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Borderlands Theater Continues An Entertaining And Important New Christmas Tradition.
By Margaret Regan
A Tucson Pastorela, but then the struggle for justice
takes a long time, too. Borderlands Theater s rollicking new version of the old Mexican
Christmas play about the shepherds search for the savior is a
delicious family affair. Full of over-the-top devils in red high
heels and a preening Michael the Archangel, illegal aliens from
outer space and alien-busting men in black, it even features an
appearance by the
chupacabra, blood-sucking monster of
local lore. But underneath all its laugh-out-loud gags and lovely
carols, the play reminds us that the battle between good and evil
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Chicano Park muralist Salvador Barajas was awarded an honorary degree by Southwestern College in recognition of the artist s contributions to San Diego s Latino and Chicano communities.
Each year, Southwestern College selects a notable community member who has enriched the lives of those around them through their contributions. This year, Barajas was nominated by Southwestern College professor Dr. Max Branscomb. Download our mobile app for iOS or Android to get the latest breaking news and local stories.
“It is an honor to nominate Mr. Salvador Barajas for a Southwestern College Honorary Degree,” Branscomb said. “He has made a profound and permanent impact on our community, is an inspiration to members of our college community, and is a hero to countless Chicanos/Latinos as well as people who value multiculturalism in our region.”