Nathalia Londono, a senior from Colombia studying civil engineering, gives hugs to Luisa Concepcion, director of the Hispanic Resource Center, after winning Ms. Latina at the Mr. Latino and Ms. Latina Pageant. Juan Zapata, a senior from Elmwood studying performance theater, was crowned Mr. Latino. Londono said she entered the pageant to have fun and enjoy Latino Heritage Month. “We can show the passion of the Latin culture, the Latin people and how we are proud of our heritage,” Londono said. The pageant served as the closing ceremony to this year’s Latino Heritage Month. Nicole Hester-Daily Egyptian

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