Author: Celeste Pineda

The National Rifle Association

April 13, 2018

Why Is It So Powerful? By Celeste Pineda The National Rifle Association of America, also known as the NRA, is a nonprofit organization that advocates for gun rights. Col. William C. Church and Gen. George Wingate founded the organization in 1871. The NRA was originally designed to support and promote rifle shooting by […]

Fairs On Campus

March 1, 2018

By Celeste Pineda SAN ANTONIO—Our Lady of the Lake is set to host a few exciting fairs this semester. Looking for one that interests you? Check out what OLLU has in store during the spring semester: Spring Internship Fair (All Majors) Date March 8, 2018 Time: 11:30 a.m. — 2 p.m. Location: PWSR & Blue […]

7.1 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Mexico, Death Toll Rises

September 21, 2017

By Celeste Pineda SAN ANTONIO—A magnitude-7.1 earthquake shook Mexico Tuesday afternoon leaving more than 200 people dead. The earthquake hit just 75 miles southeast of Mexico City but still managed to cause extensive damage there. At least 44 buildings, including homes, office buildings, and many schools were affected. The earthquake coincidentally falls on the same […]

OLLU Assists Refugee Families

October 17, 2015

By Celeste Delagarza SAN ANTONIO—Recognized student organizations (RSOs) at OLLU rallied together to host a non-perishable drive for refugee families being released from the Dilley family detention center. From September 28th through October 16th, students and faculty helped to donate toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, hairbrushes, backpacks and many other items for the many women and children […]

Government Program Provides Free HIV/AIDS Testing For Students

October 2, 2015

By Celeste Delagarza SAN ANTONIO—The Black Effort Against the Threat of AIDS Coalition Trust (BEAT AIDS) and The San Antonio AIDS Foundation (SAAF) partnered with Our Lady of the Lake University to provide free HIV/AIDS testing throughout the month of September. Testing was offered to students in the University Wellness and Activity Center (UWAC). Students […]