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Celebrating Dia de los Muertos

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November 4, 2022
Students play popup soccer. This was one out of the several activities at the event. Photo by Garrison Nichols
An HSO member announces for a game of Lotería. This game is a variation of bingo. Photo by Garrison Nichols
The theater department assisted with face painting for the night. Samantha Garcia is shown getting her face painted. Photo by Garrison Nichols
HSO President Vanessa Trevíno opens the Día De Los Muertos event on campus. Día De Los Muertos is a holiday that reunites the dead with the living and the families of loved ones who have passed celebrate with prayer and remembrance. Photo by Garrison Nichols

An ofrenda was set up for the event to honor the past loved ones who are no longer here. This ofrenda shows what the students have put up in remembrance. Photo by Brooklyn Gundling
Several TJC students attended the “Día de Los Muertos” event, hosted by HSO. Food, games and a chance for students to view and contribute to the ofrenda were offered. Photo by Garrison Nichols
From left to right, TJC students Julissa Jasso, Kenya Pineda, Samantha Garcia, and Chris “CP” Pineda all helped with giving out the free tacos. The food was provided to all attendees. Photo by Garrison Nichols

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