Taste, Tradition, and the Scramble for Candy: The Fourth Annual LASO Potluck

From hand-pressed tortillas to a high-energy piñata scramble, the Latin American Student Organization hosted a night of flavors and culture.
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Bodhi Landin, Staff Writer
February 27, 2026
Genevieve Wierzynski (‘28) echoed the sentiment that the potluck format was a great choice. “I like how there’s a lot of different options,” she said. “It gives a lot more variety, and you really get to taste all the flavors of the culture.” The spread included a mix of traditional staples, including a pan de yuca-style cheese bread and slices of creamy flan for dessert, as shown in the photo.
Genevieve Wierzynski (‘28) echoed the sentiment that the potluck format was a great choice. “I like how there’s a lot of different options,” she said. “It gives a lot more variety, and you really get to taste all the flavors of the culture.” The spread included a mix of traditional staples, including a pan de yuca-style cheese bread and slices of creamy flan for dessert, as shown in the photo.
Bodhi Landin

The warm aroma of sizzling hand-pressed tortillas and the upbeat rhythm of Latin music drew a crowd to the library terrace on Friday, January 23rd. The fourth annual Latin America Student Organization (LASO) potluck took over the space, turning a typical evening into a celebration centered on food and tradition.

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Bodhi Landin
The evening was the result of months of preparation by LASO student leaders Evan Hamadeh (‘26), Bella Bravo (‘26), Sydney Mafong (‘26), and Kent Isakari (‘27). To make the night work, the team had to coordinate everything from the live-tortilla pressing station to organizing the many dishes brought in. “We would meet on a weekly basis… [to] ensure we’re making a fun event while making it educational at the same time,” Kent explained.

 

 

 

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