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The Movimento Estudiantil Chicano de Atzlan is an organization of concerned stu­ dents dedicated to the betterment of all Chi- canos. MECHAstrives for unity andunder­ standing among Chicano students at all lev­ els: Social, cultural, political and education­ al. USD MECHA sponsors and actively par­ ticipates in on campus and off campus fun­ draisers, political rallies, conferences and dances. Affiliation with San Diego MECHA CENTRAL allows USD MECHA to broaden it's horizonand developa greater awareness of the San Diego community through partici­ pation in local, state and nation-wide confer­ ences.

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Sitting leftto right: Marc Yaffee,Rodrigo Valdivia, Robert Carrillo Kneeling left to right: Maria Diaz, Janina Flores, Lourdes Esquer, Sherry Smith. Standing left to right: Dr. J. Marambio,Maria Rico, Emily Martinez, Rebecca Gomez.

Model United Nations is a club designed to simulate the United Nations at the uni­ versity level. A conference is held annually, at which each university represents a spe­ cific country in the General Assembly and other U.N. committees. Debating nu­ merous topics (Diplomatical­ ly) to pass resolutions, re­ quires research into current political affairs, specifically those of interest to the coun­ try represented. Typical di­ plomatic "cocktail parties" ensue in the evenings for continued discussion of the issues and for informal lob­ bying for support of resolu­ tions. M.U.N, is an organization designed to make Interna­ tional Relations and Politi­ cal Science majors aware of the inner working of the UN., and to teach them de­ bate, research and diplomat­ ic skills.

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