A 6-foot wooden privacy fence lined his small backyard. On the other side, his neighbor’s nearly identical tan-brick house loomed so close it felt like Mora could reach over and touch it. Things might have stayed typically placid in this historic enclave of finance executives and impeccable shrubs. Instead, a feud so intractable took root that the next four months would bring more than 100 police visits amid accusations of trespassing on four inches of yard, video voyeurism and battery via a garden sprinkler. Surveillance cameras would go up. Cease-and-desist letters would fly. The infamous gossip site Worldstar Hip Hop would get involved. Living with neighbors requires a delicate balance of reciprocity, of “live and let live” versus “we don’t do that here.” It’s a peace-keeping seesaw between being “right” and being reasonable. In New Suburb Beautiful, two neighbors were going to push the limit. Mora met Ghada Maghrebi in October, a month before his move-in day. He was piling bags of mulch around his back door in preparation for Hurricane Milton when she poked her head over the fence to say hi. When he went back to New York, she texted him storm updates. When his alarm system went off, he unlocked his deadbolt remotely to let her scope things out. He thanked her. “Anytime :),” wrote Maghrebi, who’d once served as the “security liaison” in the neighborhood. “We are all a family here and we watch for each other.” In December, Mora’s wife, Melissa, briefly babysat Maghrebi’s 2-year-old while Maghrebi did yard work. Later, the little girl presented the couple with a scented candle. In those first weeks, though, Mora remembers growing concerned with how often his neighbor hung out in her yard talking with friends and playing music he could hear indoors. At 2:20 a.m. Christmas morning, after overhearing a spirited conversation about a threesome, he said something. “Hi Gada, would you mind plz taking the party inside or lowering the volume,” he texted, saying his visiting in-laws were trying to sleep. Maghrebi texted back a profuse apology. It was her roommate. She’d ensure it would never happen again, she wrote, and “Merry Christmas.” Subscribe to our free DayStarter newsletter You’re all signed up!Want more of our free, weekly newsletters in your inbox? Let’s get started. [ DIRK SHADD | Times ]The music did not stop Mora texted her again on a January afternoon to ask if she could be “more mindful.” “There have been many times like today where the music can be heard clearly down the block.” Maghrebi replied with a curt interpretation of the noise ordinance and her decibel levels — and a heart-hands emoji they maintained a half-hearted neighborly tone Mora recalls becoming desperate for peace as he and his wife worked from home Mora also said he heard “what I’m assuming are Tunisian deep cuts” alongside “drunk screaming.” Mora knocked on other neighbors’ doors asking if they’d sign a letter to Maghrebi demanding quiet They told him there was no violation and left so he called three more times that night until the music stopped “What would you do if you spent all this money on a house the place where you were planning to raise a kid and a neighbor was making it so you couldn’t even enjoy it — not even enjoy it — just live peacefully,” said Miguel Mora “That’s all I wanted.” [ DIRK SHADD | Times ]Feeling friendly no longer Mora demanded Maghrebi remove decorations and security cameras she’d long ago mounted to her side of what is technically Mora’s fence Officers retrieved and returned her cameras one of several cameras mounted to Mora’s house captured someone tossing a bag of food wrappers into his yard was violating the city’s noise ordinance banning unreasonably loud and raucous sound that “jars welfare or wellbeing of a reasonable individual.” Between 10 p.m a sound crosses that line if clearly audible 100 feet from the property line of its source Cops kept telling Mora they couldn’t do much He understood why they might let it slide once or twice he felt like no one was grasping the bigger picture Mora mounted three more cameras on the fence One captured Maghrebi’s roommates saying what sounded like “whoop his ass” and “I could kill him.” The officers he summoned told him that wasn’t assault Maghrebi questioned Mora’s cameras pointed toward where her daughter plays They have no idea who the actual bad neighbor is Through his camera he saw Maghrebi asleep in a chair next to a hookah Police or firefighters woke Maghrebi at least six more times in her chair that month and the next after Mora’s calls suggested the unattended hookah was a fire hazard an officer issued her a trespassing warning The evidence: a video Mora took of Maghrebi reaching over the fence to take a video of Mora a bespectacled Mora stood in his backyard in a leopard-print cardigan He sounded worn down by the situation and reanimated by someone listening to his tale Bold “no trespassing” signs covered the fence The area looked like a miniature Demilitarized Zone with at least eight cameras surveilling their border Ghada Maghrebi shouts at Miguel Mora in an undated still from video captured by one of Mora's surveillance cameras Lawyers said that when it comes to chronic neighbor issues many discover the easiest solution is to move [ Courtesy of Miguel Mora ]Mora had written long He’d hired a publicist to pitch his surveillance videos of Maghrebi a construction manager for the Florida Department of Transportation saying she was “unfit for public service,” in part because she’d recently been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence at first I just wanted her to stop,” he said moved into her house on W Jetton Avenue in 2000 His business partner on the development moved into the other house "I've been living here more than 20 years He's not going to tell me what I can talk about in my own backyard," said Ghada Maghrebi photographed in the backyard of her home in south Tampa [ DIRK SHADD | Times ]Maghrebi had come to the U.S Seeking a climate she thought might feel like home she settled on the University of Tampa after seeing palm trees in the brochure after years as a stay-at-home mom and a divorce she worked her way into management at the male-dominated Florida Department of Transportation with a knack for defusing arguments with grumpy contractors her makeup precise and the logo on her Armani Exchange shirt sparkling She pointed toward the cameras aimed at her house debating all sorts of topics from politics to sexuality Now a camera looked at her above-ground pool She put up a sunshade to block another mounted by her patio set she uses an umbrella and a screen to make a little privacy tent Miguel Mora points over his fence in an undated still from video shot by Ghada Maghrebi from her yard The black box on the fence is one of several surveillance cameras Mora installed that point into Maghrebi's yard [ Courtesy of Ghada Maghrebi ]After she’d apologized for the Christmas incident she checked her own camera and felt her roommate hadn’t been loud When she listens to music on her portable speaker she finds the volume reasonable and said it’s usually daytime She can’t help that the neighborhood is dense “We’re so close I can hear him sneeze,” she said of Mora She can hear the restaurants from her bedroom and her other neighbors in their pool and a nearby soccer fan who yells “gooaal” during matches and pointed out that she has never been cited “I’ve never even been given a warning.” (Mora said he’d actually bought a decibel meter on Amazon and had it shipped to her house anonymously.) believing Mora’s camera setup constitutes illegal voyeurism she’s been outside and been startled to hear Mora play back her own recorded voice through a speaker Maghrebi’s lawyer sent a certified letter demanding Mora cease all contact and accusations against her or face a harassment suit In one of Florida’s densest regions, people will always gripe, gossip and roll their eyes over neighbors. Around 17 times a day, someone calls Tampa police about loud music amounting to more than 6,200 calls last year Another 3,338 police calls in 2024 were labeled simply “disturbance-neighbor dispute.” Very rarely was anyone cited or charged with a crime Real estate lawyers hear from people enmeshed in disputes over fences and tree branches and dog poop Emotions run high and patience low when it comes to people’s enjoyment of what’s usually their greatest investment Add in social media and cheap surveillance cameras and things can escalate quickly “Are people trying to actually solve the problem or are they trying to shame their neighbor into better behavior?” he said pricey court battles or revolving police visits Posting a video to drum up gossip may be a temporary high that’s doomed to fade when nothing changes but many feuding neighbors won’t even talk face to face the Hillsborough County court system hosts about 100 free mediations for people who want to avoid lawsuits she tries to bring people back to before any name calling or retaliation Sometimes people use it as a free opportunity for a face-to-face confrontation Mora and Maghrebi say they’re not interested Maghrebi was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence in a parking lot after a school fundraiser Mora changed his Facebook photo to Maghrebi’s mugshot Someone created the domain ghadamaghrebi.com so that anyone googling her name would quickly find the details Maghrebi pleaded not guilty and maintains she never planned to drive “I haven’t been convicted of anything,” she said that case has nothing to do with my neighbor.” Mora called Maghrebi’s job and her daughter’s preschool He called the state attorney’s office to offer recordings of conversations he thought might incriminate her He contacted the Department of Children and Family Services He sent the arrest details and his video of the officer waking Maghrebi in her yard to a blogger friend. Soon the infamous gossip site WorldStar Hip Hop posted it to Instagram for its 49.9 million followers The caption: “Construction Manager #GhadaMaghrebi allegedly got so intoxicated that she called the police on herself … Maghrebi was allegedly found passed out drunk in her yard A Tampa police officer awakens Ghada Maghrebi in her backyard in Tampa in March of 2025 in a still from video taken by Miguel Mora "I'm in my (own) house," Maghrebi said after the officer turned down her music and woke her [ Courtesy of Miguel Mora ]Mora said he’s unsure where WorldStar got the idea she’d called the cops on herself but he considered the eye-grabbing caption a “happy accident.” more accustomed to parking lot brawls and twerking vids seemed confused about the video of a random Florida transportation employee asleep in her yard “Why is the neighbor allowed to film,” one commenter asked “Ya wanna put her job at risk because she got drunk at her own place Maghrebi’s boss texted her a link to the post the next morning She says she was not given a specific reason The state agency did not respond to requests for comment Mora reported her to city code enforcement for having illegal tenants and running a boarding house “which I’m allowed to have,” plus a University of Tampa student taking part in the same host-family program that once hosted her Maghrebi took video when her windows vibrated with a crazy bass sound she thinks comes from a purposefully directed subwoofer she was sitting outside with a guest when a small device attached to the fence released a plume of poop-smelling fog After Maghrebi and her daughter were hit with water that arced over the fence from Mora’s yard Maghrebi filed a sworn request for prosecution for battery with the state attorney’s office A real estate agent called saying she’d received her inquiry about selling the house The University of Tampa checked in about a concerning email that said the exchange student could be in danger The student replied that she was happy and comfortable Odd texts came from numbers she didn’t recognize “Ghada I’m so sorry to hear the news,” one said “The police report makes it sound really bad.” She replied “Donate some money to fix your roof you broke bitch,” read one Mora admitted texting Maghrebi from his “burner” number to try to draw out information He later dug under the fence with a shovel to remove patio pavers that were partially sitting on his four inches on the other side He was installing a drain to deal with a mud problem was when Maghrebi went to court on April 1 for the DUI she saw a digital billboard truck displaying her mugshot When the billboard truck later parked outside her daughter’s school Mora announced on X that he’d recorded a new song Unhappy with the police response to his noise calls — sometimes as many as four a day — Mora in March began calling and emailing the department’s top brass he complained that an officer had asked to enter the bedroom where his wife was sleeping to see if he could hear the music there Mora asked for a “thorough review” and “immediate and proactive patrols” or “prolonged surveillance” in front of Maghrebi’s house police officers patrolled Maghrebi’s home every two hours Both Mora and Maghrebi provided contacts for neighbors who they said would vouch for their character or serve as witnesses None of those residents would do so on the record a retired firefighter who has lived on the block for 13 years He said police officers he knows have told him both neighbors are known as nuisances The Tampa Police Department said it takes every call seriously “The situation needs some kind of come-to-Jesus mediation.” In reality, some battles can only end with a retreat. Maghrebi doesn’t know if she’ll really go through with it — she doesn’t want to — but she did end up calling a real estate agent. In mid-March, she listed the house for $1.19 million. Maghrebi and Mora have both captured dozens of hours of footage, each holding it up as evidence that their neighbor is the unreasonable one. In grainy videos, they shout across the fence like people pushed to their end. On the afternoon of April 10, Mora stood inside his closed bedroom window and recorded once more. His sound meter hovered around 60 decibels while the singer Benson Boone wailed, Please stay. I want you, I need you, oh God, from Maghrebi’s speaker. Mora said it wasn’t particularly loud compared to what he’s become used to. Maghrebi watched the video later and texted, “I am not sure what he is trying to prove here.” The owner of a dog training and boarding facility is facing 16 charges of animal torture after authorities found the bodies of nine dogs on her property the owner of “Done Right Dogs’ in Mora is facing almost 26 years in prison if found guilty of the 10 felony and six misdemeanor charges for reportedly mistreating animals in her care According to charging documents in Kanabec County court an investigation into Done Right Dogs began in March when a deceased dog was taken to the University of Minnesota for a necropsy and another had been left in the care of Krondak on Feb When the owners returned and planned to pick up the dogs on March 10 Krondak reportedly made excuses for the owners not to pick up the dogs It wasn’t until the owners called to say they were coming over to pick up their dogs on March 12 that Krondak allegedly told them Yanko had died The necropsy showed Yanko had lost 27 pounds during its stay at Done Right Dogs and a veterinarian told authorities that no natural causes of death were detected the Kanabec County Sheriff’s Office visited the Done Right Dogs which operated out of Krondak’s home Sheriff’s deputies said during their March 13 visit that all the animals they found appeared to be in good condition but they planned an unannounced follow-up visit for April 8 the sheriff’s office received a call from an animal rescue asking to do a welfare check on a dog that had been at Krondak’s for training When the sheriff’s office arrived at the facility Krondak reportedly seemed dazed or under the influence and when deputies asked to see the dog from the animal rescue she reportedly became very nervous and concerned Deputies were then taken to a garage where they found the bodies of four dogs who had died and discovered five more in a basement bedroom and it was determined that lack of nutrition food and/or water was the most likely cause of death The sheriff’s office said they found nine living canines at Done Right Dogs but the five others were in a much worse state Two other dogs reportedly owned by Krondak were found to be underfed while three other dogs who had been entrusted to her care were found in kennels without access to food or water and were covered in urine and feces Krondak later tested positive for methamphetamine at the hospital she was taken to after being placed on a mental health hold Court documents state that concerns were raised that Krondak did not appear remorseful for what had happened to the animals in her care but attempts to get a statement from her were unsuccessful Her first court appearance is scheduled for May 8 Any person with disabilities who needs help accessing the content of the FCC Public File may contact KSTP via our online form or call 651-646-5555 Charlotte Reckard looks at photos of Kit Mora holds a photo of Mora while posing for a portrait with friend Amythist McCart at Randall Park in Yakima 'Dateline' recently featured the missing person case of Kit Mora, who grew up in Yakima's East Valley. The case illustrates continuing challenges in addressing the centuries-long crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous people Kit Mora, who grew up in East Valley, was one of 32 individuals highlighted in a missing Indigenous persons alert message from the Washington State Patrol in 2022. State Patrol launched the alert system that summer Mora, a descendant of the Penticton Indian Band who identifies as non-binary was living in Omak when they disappeared under suspicious circumstances Mora didn't return to Omak High School after Christmas break in 2021 Though Mora's missing date is in state and national databases as April 15 the date Mora's biological mother has reportedly said they ran away friends and family in the Yakima Valley haven't seen or heard from Mora since November 2021 A recent Dateline NBC video and article posted on April 22 — Mora's 20th birthday — brought the case before the public again But Mora's friends and family in the Yakima Valley have never forgotten In the first two months after Mora was reported missing in September 2022 law enforcement efforts and progress in Mora's case were nonexistent "Local PD took our missing report but they didn’t take us seriously until we were on their doorstep looking for answers ourselves," Reckard said we have a wonderful detective who is more than willing to look into any tips we get He wants to do more but needs more resources." The alert system for missing Indigenous people is making a difference Since launching the system three years ago State Patrol has issued 154 alerts at the request of the law enforcement agencies investigating those cases Five people were found deceased but 138 were located alive At the same time, Mora's missing person case illustrates continuing challenges in addressing the centuries-long crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous women and people Keeping authorities focused on their loved one's case and in communication can be frustrating for families When arrests are made after months and even years of investigation the journey to justice can seem agonizingly slow More public awareness gatherings are taking place — which are important for relatives and friends — but those who choose to share their loved one's story are traumatized over and over Some tribes and organizations such as the Yakama Nation and State Patrol have liaisons who work directly with families and are available for guidance The State Patrol liaisons have stressed their availability and Yakama Nation family liaison Hailey Bass has attended federal court hearings to support family members But those roles don't exist everywhere they're needed then angry with the slow initial response of authorities Omak police began working with the Colville Tribal Police Department and the FBI as the investigation intensified Omak police announced in early May 2024 that they were also working with the cold case unit within the state Attorney General's office for missing and murdered Indigenous people The cold case unit's main purpose is to assist local and tribal law enforcement agencies to solve cold cases involving Indigenous people Police are acknowledging that missing and murdered Indigenous people is "a genuine problem The media is acknowledging the problem," Reckard said but progress nonetheless toward getting better media coverage and real investigations being done." But more people need to recognize that missing and murdered Indigenous women and people "is an epidemic nationwide "We need this to be front and center. We need people to treat these cases the same way they treated cases like Gabby Petito to the social media outrage and individuals saying her name and talking about it," Reckard said her missing person case received almost no media attention May 5 is the national day of awareness for missing and murdered Indigenous women and people The date involves awareness walks and gatherings government proclamations and social media posts Indigenous people in the United States have suffered disproportionate levels of violence for generations The Washington State Patrol currently is tracking 112 active cases of missing Indigenous women and men in Washington 30 are from Yakima County and the Yakama Reservation That's the most of any county in Washington New Mexico when she died of injuries consistent with a hit-and-run crash The FBI recently announced plans to send extra agents analysts and other personnel to field offices in 10 states over six months to help investigate unsolved violent crimes on Native American reservations That announcement and the state cold case unit's efforts are welcomed by families frustrated with authorities' indifference and even disregard for their missing and murdered loved ones As defendants indicted in the death of Rosenda Sophia Strong and her killer have been sentenced more details of the lengthy investigation have emerged It's a telling example of change on the Yakama Reservation In reporting her missing in the fall of 2018 was initially dismissed with remarks that Strong "was probably out partying" and would eventually return Reyes and others have said if law enforcement had responded to their missing loved one's case with urgency the outcome could have been much different That's how the State Patrol alert system can make an impact Four states have such alert systems. The governor of New Mexico recently signed legislation for the Turquoise Alert System into law It will ensure a more rapid response to missing Indigenous women and people with focus on the crucial first 48 hours after a person is reported missing the State Patrol issues alerts for missing Indigenous women and people at the request of the law enforcement agency that took the missing person report the agency then enters information about the missing person in the National Crime Information Center the State Patrol tribal liaison for Western Washington There is no waiting period to make a missing person report Several cases involving missing and murdered Indigenous women and people on the Yakama Reservation are in the federal and state court systems Federal authorities have also secured indictments and have made arrests in cases in which Indigenous women were assaulted or sexually abused She had gotten a ride to Legends Casino just a few miles from her home and was last seen at the casino that day 2019 in an abandoned freezer outside Toppenish District Court in Yakima in connection with the deaths of Strong and her accused killer 21; Uriel Balentin Badillo will be sentenced on July 30; Kevin Todd Brehm will be sentenced Sept 16; and Jamaal Antwan Pimms will be sentenced on May 28 She was reported missing on Christmas Day 2017 after leaving her home with acquaintances and her body was found four days later off Marion Drain Road near Harrah Road south of Harrah She died from a basal skull fracture as a result of being hit on the back of her head with a large tool Two people were indicted in connection with her death. Waylon Jake Napyer pleaded guilty and was sentenced in U.S District Court in Yakima to three years in prison has been charged in federal court with two counts of first-degree murder and a single count of assault with a dangerous weapon in connection with deaths of his mother and sister-in-law District Judge Stanley Bastian issued an order granting a motion for competency restoration after a forensic evaluation indicated Robinson suffers from a mental disorder A federal judge in July 2023 ordered that Robinson receive antipsychotic medication so he could participate in his trial According to a March 2025 status report filed in U.S Robinson continues to receive competency restoration treatment • Julius Kurt Hill II, 38, of Wapato was stabbed to death in a fight at a house in the 200 block of Second Street in White Swan on Oct. 7, 2022. The man accused of killing him, Jerid Joe Winters of Harrah is set to face trial in Yakima County Superior Court on May 19 • Jordan Everett Stevens, who is serving a life sentence without parole in the 2019 shooting death of Alillia "Lala" Minthorn faces federal charges in a fatal attempted 2018 carjacking and the attempted murder of another man a day later 29 on charges in a superseding indictment involving both cases that was filed in June a witness who was forced by federal authorities to testify in Stevens' June 2021 jury trial in Minthorn's homicide has been missing since the business where he was living was destroyed by fire on June 12 The FBI has provided no updates into the investigation of unidentified human remains found in the rubble Reach Tammy Ayer at tayer@yakimaherald.com Tatu City now attracts some two-thirds of foreign investment into Kenya Would you like to receive our daily news? Signup today there are no recent results for popular commented articles Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Thanks for visiting The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here Portland Timbers forward Felipe Mora has achieved a new milestone in his Green and Gold tenure Following his brace against LAFC on Saturday Mora has now scored 43 goals for the Timbers surpassing forward/midfielder Sebastián Blanco for third on the club's list of all-time MLS scoring leaders first joined the Timbers on loan in 2020 from Liga MX's Club Universidad before joining the club permanently in 2021 Mora has gone on to play in 106 matches (70 starts) for the Rose City and has amassed 60 goal contributions (43 goals 17 assists) over his five years in the Pacific Northwest His 43rd goal for the Timbers also brings him up on the club's All-Time All Eras Top Goalscorers list putting him in third after surpassing Timbers USL striker Byron Alvarez Join us at Providence Park on July 19 for the Timbers’ 50-year Celebration Night, presented by Toyota as part of the Portland Timbers’ 50-year celebration this season A capsule collection made to keep the spirit of Soccer City USA Alive Available for a limited time online and in-stadium The case began to unfold when veterinarians with the University of Minnesota were asked to conduct a necropsy a dog that died after allegedly being under the care of 30-year-old Moriah S Krondak at "Done Right Dogs" in Mora.  The criminal complaint says Krondak was trusted to care for a family's two pit bulls while they were on vacation One of them allegedly lost 27 pounds under Krondak's supervision dropping to a weight of 33 pounds with "bones and ribs easily visible," before dying from a likely cause of malnutrition Unsanitary housing conditions were suspected due to a bacterial infection on one of the dog's skin. That same pit bull's teeth were stained, possibly from "him trying to chew through the bars of a wire dog kennel," though the veterinarian who conducted the necropsy couldn't confirm or deny the cause of the stained teeth.  The family dropped the dogs off on Feb. 28 and were scheduled to pick them up on March 10.  Upon their return from vacation, Krondak allegedly gave excuses to prevent them from getting their pets. On March 12, the family informed Krondak that they would be coming to get the dogs, only to have Krondak call and inform them that one of them had died.  The investigation began on March 13, and on April 7 deputies went to see Krondak's home and discovered multiple dogs in crates, with dog feces in the kennels and a "very strong odor of urine and dog feces inside the residences," according to the charges.  They also found a dog on a three-foot leash that was tied to a sliding glass door. They documented that the dog "did not appear" able to lay down "due to the length of the leash," and none of the dogs had access to food or water.  Deputies searched the garage and as soon as the door was opened they experienced a "smell of a strong odor of decay," according to the complaint. The deputies shined flashlights into the darkness and "noticed a severely decayed dog inside of a kennel." Three more decaying dogs were found in kennels in the garage, and five more were found dead and decaying inside kennels in a basement bedroom.  In total, nine dead dogs and nine surviving dogs were removed from the home.  The nine dogs that died were either surrendered to Krondak or brought to her by rescue organizations, the complaint says. One of the dogs found dead had a detached head.  The surviving dogs were commonly "caked with urine and feces," had lost significant weight, and were struggling with anemia due to starvation. One dog had broken teeth, possibly from attempting to chew its way out of a kennel.  One of the surviving dogs was “ravenously trying to drink water" and was even “trying to drink dirty feces and urine-ridden bath water when getting a bath," the complaint reads.  “Not only does it appear that these dogs died from lack of food and/or water, but they likely suffered while doing so. Starvation and dehydration are both incredibly painful," a veterinarian with the Animal Humane Society told authorities. 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with a combined 12 runs in the next three innings to beat Mora via mercy rule they put up a run in the third and 2 more in the fourth inning which opened the quick game opportunity for the home team Wildcat senior James Garcia led his team in RBIs with 3 Garcia also led the team in stolen bases with three was the strikeout leader with five in three innings and senior Aliyah Santistevan struck out two for this win Questa continued their hot hitting streak into the following game by dropping 10 runs in the first two innings as opposed to Mora’s two The Wildcats kept adding runs in the third inning with two and shut out the Rangers on defense It was starting to look like another blowout for the Wildcats but Mora came storming back with seven runs in the top of the fourth and eight total runs in the next two innings Rael hit three nukes in this loss against Mora He led the Wildcats in RBIs with 4 and scored 3 runs Santistevan led the team in stolen bases in the second game with two The Questa team went through a few pitchers during the game due to recent injuries Rael and freshman Micah Gonzales had three strikeouts each on the mound while junior Adam Gordan and Smith had one each The team threw 23 total ball fours in the contest Mora did not enter their statistic in either game But the Questa team lost their Monday (April 28) meeting with Mora They were defeated 11–1 in the first game and narrowly lost the second game by a final score of 10–9 Senior Carlos Ortega and Gordon led the team in runs with two each while five Wildcats had an RBI each: Ortega Ortega led the team in stolen bases with five Rael and Smith all pitched two strikeouts each Questa decimated Mesa Vista High School at home in Ojo Caliente in a Saturday (April 24) doubleheader and Smith hit 1 home run each across the two games Ortega led the Wildcats in runs with 8 — and in stolen bases with 11 Ortega led the team in strikeout against Mesa Vista with 10 Please select what you would like included for 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opportunities in North America For more information, please speak with our media contacts We help our clients navigate the most complex areas of law That’s why we make it our business to know yours – Portland Timbers forward Felipe Mora has been named to MLS’s Team of the Matchday for Matchday 9 Mora registered a brace in the Timbers’ 3-3 result against LAFC on April 19 to help secure a point at home and extend Portland’s unbeaten streak to a sixth straight match registered his third and fourth goals of the season in Saturday’s match He’s now tied with Antony for the team lead in goals this season It marked his first brace of the 2025 campaign and his fourth overall for the club Mora is now in sole position of third most goals scored in Portland’s MLS history behind Fanendo Adi (54) and Diego Valeri (86) The Timbers will travel to face the LA Galaxy on Sunday Kickoff is set for 6pm PT at Dignity Health Sports Park on MLS Season Pass on the Apple TV app in English and Spanish with local 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Please upgrade your browser to improve your experience Skip to Main Content Noel Mora was a star in the making from the moment he stepped onto Sacramento State’s leafy campus Mora served as president of Associated Students Inc. representing more than 31,000 Sac State scholars Throughout his academic and professional career help underrepresented students succeed and organize campaigns for financial aid reform His star status is now official. For his impressive history of serving Sac State and the larger community, Mora has received the Rising Star Award from the Sac State Alumni Association. He and five others will be honored at the Distinguished Alumni Awards reception and dinner on Nov Mora juggled his academic workload with his service on committees focused on social justice and educational equity He won statewide awards for his efforts with Sac State’s campus Vote Center one of the first projects of its kind in the nation After earning a bachelor’s degree in Government in 2018 and a master’s in Public Policy and Administration in 2021 he launched his professional career on the Sac State campus Mora works as community partnership coordinator in the Community Engagement Center where he helps students pursue academic internships service-learning opportunities and community-based research He also is president of the University’s Latinx Alumni chapter He previously served as program coordinator for Sac State’s Serna Center “Noel’s tireless dedication to community service and his willingness to take on leadership roles across a diverse range of organizations demonstrate his unwavering commitment to fostering positive change and creating a brighter future for the Sacramento region.”  -- Frances Palu Mora is a trustee for the Natomas Unified School District where he is the first Latino male and first openly LGBTQ+ trustee and vice chair of The Stonewall Foundation of Greater Sacramento a Sac State Ethnic Studies lecturer who nominated him for the award called him “a beacon of hope and inspiration” and a caring role model to those around him “Noel’s tireless dedication to community service and his willingness to take on leadership roles across a diverse range of organizations demonstrate his unwavering commitment to fostering positive change and creating a brighter future for the Sacramento region,” Palu said Mora is a lifelong resident of Natomas and a first-generation college graduate In his role as a school board member in Natomas he strives to support students who face cultural financial and other obstacles by helping them gain access to higher education and trade schools It also affirms his commitment to his broader goals "I feel very grateful to be chosen for this award especially considering how much Sacramento State has already given me: two degrees a fulfilling career and tremendous personal development," he said Through his work at the University and beyond he wants to make sure that others have similar opportunities for success For more information about the Distinguished Alumni Awards, visit the Alumni Association web page Cynthia Hubert came to Sacramento State in November 2018 after an award-winning career writing for the Sacramento Bee Cynthia believes everyone has a good story She lives in East Sacramento with her two cats who enjoy bird-watching from their perch next to the living-room window Contact University Communications(916) 217-8366communications@csus.edu Get the Sac State story right in your inbox by subscribing to our newsletter Morning Rundown: Movie tariffs met with confusion, the best Met Gala looks, and burger joints learn to cluck  My NewsSign Out Sign InCreate your free profileSections news Alerts onRemembering Anita Knutson02:44Remembering Simeonette03:02Remembering Michael Cochran01:54Now PlayingMissing in America: Kit Mora02:55UP NEXTLearn more about the LAPD’s Special Investigation Section02:40Remembering Fabio Sementilli02:44Get more newsLiveonBest of NBC News The Seattle Seahawks hired Mora as assistant head coach and defensive backs coach on January 21 Mora was announced as the successor to Mike Holmgren prior to the 2008 season and signed a five-year contract Mora was officially named the seventh head coach in franchise history in 2009 upon Holmgren's retirement after the 2008 season He posted a 5-11 record in his only season as head coach Mora attended the University of Washington where he walked-on and was a reserve defensive back/linebacker for the Huskies from 1980-83 Tony Ventrella speaks with Head Coach Jim Mora about the upcoming NFL Combine Seahawks head coach Jim Mora looks to make the most of his 2nd opportunity playUConn's Mel Brown goes 96 yards on a kickoff for a TD (0:49)UConn evens up the score as Mel Brown goes 96 yards to the house for a touchdown off a kickoff UConn football coach Jim Mora has agreed to a new contract that includes two additional years that will take him through the 2028 season The deal includes a raise to an average of $2.5 million annually over the course of the deal He made $1.81 million in base salary in 2024 and the new deal will increase that base to $2.1 million in 2025 Mora's deal comes after he revived UConn football in his first three years at the school He took over a program that went 1-11 in the year before his arrival and has led it to two bowl games in three years That includes an 8-4 regular season in 2024, which earned UConn a spot in the Wasabi Fenway Bowl against North Carolina on Saturday I tasked Jim Mora with the challenge of leading our football team back to success and through his experience energy and leadership he has done just that," UConn athletic director David Benedict said in a statement "He has taken our program to post season bowl games twice and just guided our team to one of the best seasons in UConn football history building a momentum to keep this program moving forward I look forward to his leadership of our football team in the years ahead." UConn's 27-14 win over North Carolina on Saturday marks the Huskies' first nine-win season since 2007 and just the third nine-win season in school history UConn went to the Myrtle Beach Bowl in Mora's first year in 2022 the school's first bowl game since Bob Diaco led the Huskies to the St UCLA hasn't won 10 games in a season since Mora left He mentioned at the Fenway Bowl news conference Friday that UConn went undefeated against Group of 5 teams this season, with its losses against Maryland, Duke, Wake Forest and Syracuse The 8-0 record against teams outside the power leagues made UConn one of three Group of 5 teams to go undefeated against Group of 5 competition He said that was a sign of UConn's growth as a program we want to start not just competing with but beating Power 4 teams," Mora said "and making the statement that we are becoming very relevant again on the football field." STORRS, Conn. - UConn director of athletics David Benedict announced a two-year extension to the contract of head football coach Jim Mora on Saturday Mora's contract extension will run through December 31 The contract is valued at $10.01 million for the remaining four years and includes the opportunity to earn additional compensation in the form of performance-based incentives and a retention bonus "Three years ago, I tasked Jim Mora with the challenge of leading our football team back to success and through his experience energy and leadership he has done just that," stated Benedict "He has taken our program to post season bowl games twice and just guided our team to one of the best seasons in UConn football history I look forward to his leadership of our football team in the years ahead." Radenka Maric and the University of Connecticut leadership for their trust in me and their commitment to our football program," Mora said I talked about where we wanted this program to go and we have shown great progress but we still have plenty of work to do The commitment and dedication from the university and the athletic department has me excited about the future for our football team." Mora has the Huskies entering the Wasabi Fenway Bowl game coming off one of the most successful campaigns in UConn program history The third-year head coach guided UConn to an 8-4 record this fall and back to a bowl game for the second time during his tenure UConn's eight wins is the most for the program since 2010 also securing the first winning season since that campaign The Huskies enjoyed a five-win turnaround from last season and also returned to their winning ways at home at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field posting a 6-1 record on their home turf this fall Mora and the Huskies will look to grab win number nine on Saturday when they line up against North Carolina With a win it will be just the third time in program history a UConn team has won nine games The UConn offense and defense both made big strides in 2024 under Coach Mora and his staff The Husky offensive attack scored 388 points this season (32.3 ppg) the most points scored since the 2009 season and the fifth most in program history the fifth highest total in program history while ranking 23rd in the NCAA in rushing yards per game (198.3) their fewest points given up since the 2015 season was named The Gridiron Club of Greater Boston 2024 Head Coach of the Year The 2024 season marks the fifth winning campaign for Coach Mora during his collegiate coaching tenure This will be the sixth post season bowl appearance for a Mora coached team during his nine seasons at UCLA and UConn combined Thanks for visiting Claim the latest Genshin Impact codes and to instantly redeem free Primogems and other in-game items to power up your characters Follow us for daily PC games news, guides and reviews on X, Facebook, Google News, and Steam. Or sign up to our free newsletter. by Johnny Yu you’ll need to set each corner tile to a specific color The puzzle boxes can be particularly confusing especially if you don’t know what each colored tile does you’ll find yourself pressing tiles at random hoping the tiles will miraculously land in their respective corner we’ve explained how to solve Mora Jai puzzle boxes including a rundown of what each colored tile does a step-by-solution solution on how to open the Trading Post puzzle box as an example and a list of the rewards you’ll get for doing so To solve and open a Mora Jai puzzle box in Blue Prince you’ll need to change the colors of each corner to match the Realm’s color the color that is most prevalent on the box will be the Realm’s color you can check the Realm’s color by clicking on the symbol in the corner then you’ve found the correct color and vice versa you’ll need to press the colored tiles on the board If you’ve made a mistake that precludes the ability to solve that puzzle box — such as getting rid of all of your white tiles — you can reset the grid by pressing the symbols in the corner when the color isn’t matching the Realm’s color Once all four corner tiles match the Realm’s color press the symbols to complete the Mora Jai puzzle box Next1/6Image: Dogubomb/Raw Fury via PolygonAs an example on how to solve a Mora Jai puzzle box here’s how to open the Mora Jai puzzle box found in the Trading Post the symbols in the corners resemble mountains This means that you’ll need to move the yellow tiles into the corners to open the box which correspond to the images in the slider above: After you’ve completed a Mora Jai puzzle box which increases your daily spending budget by two coins for each Allowance Token you’ve found pick up the envelope on the round table in the Entrance Hall For more Blue Prince guides, see our list of all safe codes, plus a full walkthrough of how to reach Room 46. 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PASADENA Calif.—The Pasadena Veterans Day Committee has selected Colonel Juan M Mora as keynote speaker at the Veterans Day event on Monday Colonel Mora was commissioned as an Infantry Officer in 1997 following the graduation from California State University He was assigned to B Co,1-184th Infantry Battalion California Army National Guard where he served as a Rifle Platoon Leader He then served as a Platoon Leader with D Co Wisconsin Army National Guard from 1997 to 1999 His awards and decorations include the Legion of Merit Medal Invited remarks will also be provided by Army Veteran James Zenner Director of Los Angeles County Military and Veteran Affairs Zenner enlisted in the United States Army from April 2004 to April 2008 completed one deployment in support of Iraqi Freedom as an All Source Intelligence Analyst from 2006-2007 with 1-14 Cav He went on to serve in the United States Army Reserve from April 2008 to May 2011 He possesses a Master of Social Work from the University of Southern California and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from St The event also pays a special tribute to our own 2D Battalion 23D Marine Corps Regiment who has been deployed for a yearlong term of duty The spectacular Condor Squadron will fly over City Hall at 11:11 a.m Activities and exhibits will be held on site for adults and children including free hot dogs served by Pasadena Fire Fighters Local 809 Exhibits and information will be available from organizations including the California State Guard; Military Museum; Martin Severance Chapter Naval Sea Cadet Corps; and Veteran and Military Affairs; and Pasadena Police Department This event is supported the Office of LA County Supervisor Barger The Rose Bowl Stadium and Pasadena Management Association Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" UConn hadn’t enjoyed a winning season since 2010 when the football team was a member of the Big East Head coach Jim Mora led the FBS independent program to a 9-4 overall record and a victory in the Fenway Bowl over North Carolina Jim Mora signed a five-year deal in 2022. He made $1.7 million in total pay in 2024, according to USA Today Jim Mora is 64-50 in the FBS as a head coach He’s gone 18-20 in three years at UConn with a 1-1 record in bowl games He was 26-22 with the Falcons from 2004-06 and was 5-11 in 2009 with the Seahawks son of former Indianapolis Colts and New Orleans Saints coach Jim Mora he helped the Bruins win the Pac-12 South in 2012 They were ranked in the top 10 in the country in both 2014 and 2015 They were also triumphant in the 2013 Sun Bowl and the 2014 Alamo Bowl Mora began his coaching career at his alma mater He then worked under Don Coryell with the Chargers as a quality control coach and then worked his way up to the position of defensive backs coach He then worked for his father with the Saints as a secondary coach from 1992-96 the Saints had the best passing defense in the NFL His next stop was the San Francisco 49ers where he was a secondary coach (1997-98) and a defensive coordinator (1999-2003) The 49ers were in the top five in several statistical categories at different points during his tenure there He then became a head coach for the first time with the Atlanta Falcons from 2004-06 the Falcons won the NFC South and reached the NFC Championship He was the Seahawks’ defensive coordinator for two years after that before replacing Mike Holmgren as Seattle’s head coach for one year in 2009 HERO Sports is the go-to website for FBS and FCS football news First Bet Offer for new customers only (if applicable) In partnership with Kansas Crossing Casino and Hotel This promotional offer is not available in DC THIS PROMOTIONAL OFFER IS FOR NEW PLAYERS ONLY US PROMOTIONAL OFFERS NOT AVAILABLE IN MISSISSIPPI © 2022 HERO SPORTS © 2022 HERO SPORTS playUConn celebrates first bowl win since 2010 (0:54)UConn defeats North Carolina for its first bowl win since 2010 UConn football coach Jim Mora plans to "pursue all avenues" against teams that tamper with Huskies players warning such teams to "think hard before you tamper with our players." earned defensive MVP honors Saturday in the Wasabi Fenway Bowl recording a sack and three tackles for loss in UConn's 27-14 win against North Carolina Yates led UConn with 14 tackles for loss in 2023 and had 12.5 career sacks including 3.5 this season despite being limited to seven games because of injury "A simple note to the schools and coaches that have blatantly broken @NCAAFootball rules by tampering with our players in the last 24 hours," Mora wrote Monday on X we will pursue all avenues to hold you accountable We are excited that we've built a program where coaches have to cheat to beat us and we will protect that program Think hard before you tamper with our players." Mora later wrote in response to a post that he doesn't know how to fix the tampering issue in college football, but that "we will expose any program and coach that violates" NCAA rules. He added: "I'm 100 percent against grown men cheating the rules and teaching players horrible life lessons." Mora guided UConn to a 9-4 record this season the team's first winning season since 2010 and its most wins since 2007 Ashlee Mora's ultimate soccer goal is a common one: Someday she'd love to represent Mexico on the biggest stage in her game, the Women's World Cup Mora, an 18-year-old Albuquerque native who just completed her freshman campaign for UTEP is taking a first big step in that direction On Monday she arrived in Mexico City for a two-week U20 national team camp as she works to make the Mexican team that will try to defend its U20 CONCACAF Championship in Costa Rica this summer starting in late May This is Mora's first call-up to the national team "It's obviously a dream come true so it's very exciting," Mora said Wednesday from Mexico City "It's also exciting because I get to represent my family from Mexico "Making it to Costa Rica would be an honor putting on that jersey and knowing it's all because of my parents Making that roster and going to Costa Rica would be me representing them and me representing my family." whose mother Nancy was born in Mexico and whose father Samuel is of Mexican heritage She was one of three freshmen to play in all 17 games and led freshmen in minutes with 1,070 two on goal in her first year after moving from the New Mexico Soccer Academy in Albuquerque Mora is one of two college players at the 28-player camp which includes 25 players from the Mexican professional league born in 2006 or later which includes a number of matches against Mexican teams and friendlies against the U23s The final roster for Costa Rica will be 21 players and will be selected weeks after the current camp Getting to practice with pros has been eye-opening for Mora So it's fun and I feel like I've learned so much from the way they play I feel like I'm going to improve and get better." Mexico opens the CONCACAF U20 Championships (CONCACAF is the North American continental governing body for soccer) on May 29 with a group state game against Nicaragua followed by group stage games against Panama on May 31 and Canada on July 2 The tournament runs another week to June 8 for the championship games Mexico is the tournament's defending champion "I feel like it's taken a lot of sacrifice to get here but it's also about learning from my mistakes," Mora said but it's learning from them and listening to how you can get better I feel like that's a big part of growing and I've learned a lot of things from my friends." She's making more of them this week and next week in her first shot with the Mexican national team Bret Bloomquist can be reached at bbloomquist@elpasotimes.com; @Bretbloomquist on X Sebastián Arteaga y Salazar is the descendant of an elite Mexican family who studies at Yale and then enrolls in an MFA program at the University of Iowa Writers’ Workshop He’s working on a failed history of Mexico—meaning his own failure to write his book especially in relation to the United States “Sebas” crosses many borders—between the United States and Mexico but also between elite and non-elite Mexicans and Latinos in the United States This is the basic plot of Nicolás Medina Mora’s debut novel which offers a beautifully written meditation on historical and political relationships between the United States and Mexico sees the subject of Latinidad from the perspective of a member of the Mexican elite who is more like other elites in the United States than like working class Mexicans and Mexican Americans on either side of the border including how Medina wrestles with “Latino” as a concept in a way that makes for great listening Subscribe to Writing Latinos on Apple, Spotify, or Pandora to listen and to be notified when new episodes are released. 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Our theme music is “City of Mirrors” by Dos Santos Subscribe to RSS Thanks for visiting Thanks for visiting New Genshin Impact codes can provide you with free Primogems with some available this available in May 2025 There are some semi-permanent active codes in Genshin Impact will only work for 48 hours (and are limited) before they expire As there usually isn't any warning before a working code expires it's best to know how to redeem codes in Genshin Impact and use all active codes as soon as possible With version 5.5 and Varesa here we'll update this page when any new codes are added So make sure to redeem these codes while you still can to ensure you don't miss out on free Primogems As with every special program, there were new codes provided during the 5.6 livestream they had to be redeemed within 48 hours to claim their rewards and there were only a limited number of codes available so you had to be quick with redeeming them here's all of the Genshin Impact 5.6 livestream codes: If you're curious about what else was revealed during the livestream, check out our 5.6 Banners and events page © 2025 Eurogamer.net a brand of IGN Entertainment No part of this website or its content may be reproduced without the copyright owner's permission Eurogamer is a registered trademark of Gamer Network Limited After its most successful season in over a decade the Husky football program is moving in the right direction UConn announced a new contract for head football coach Jim Mora on Saturday the minute the Huskies were set to kick off against North Carolina in the Fenway Bowl The extension runs through the 2028 season and is valued at $10.1 million over four years After a dominant bowl win over the ACC opponent to cap off a 9-4 season the Husky football program has proven a lot of doubters wrong Despite losing a lot of starpower to the portal and graduation this offseason they’ll be taking a lot of momentum into the 2025 season The roster will change plenty between now and August 30th when the Huskies kick-off next season against CCSU at the Rent linear path to this breakthrough success of a season reaching nine wins for the first time since 2007 and winning a bowl game for the first time since the 2009 season After a horrific tenure under Randy Edsall last season’s 3-9 campaign did not do much to rid the negative aura surrounding Husky football Mora holds an 18-20 record thus far at the helm but has demonstrated that it’s not impossible for UConn football to succeed in its current structure as an independent program Going 6-6 in his first season offered proof that some solid leadership was in place That turned out to be more about the growing pains of the NIL era than anything going on with program leadership as UConn roared back with a reloaded roster in 2024 They’ve had some portal wins over the last month but will be looking for more in the next May period The big issue concerning the long-term health of the program is getting into a conference Independence is not a viable long-term option This 9-4 season surely catches the attention of senior leadership in the Big 12 and ACC who have kicked the tires on UConn multiple times only to go in a different direction These two leagues have not exactly been showering themselves in glory in the new college football power dynamics but they would still represent an upgrade over independence without sacrificing a ton on the basketball front Keep in mind that very soon the athletic department needs to find a revenue-sharing budget for the players and currently does not have an extra $20 million lying around Joining the Big 12 or ACC would be an immediate salve to that problem and also allow the Husky athletic department to make significant upgrades across the board Would it make sense for UConn football to consider a football-only bridge membership in C-USA or the Sun Belt The last UConn flirtation with the Big 12 revealed plans for some sort of provisionary membership that would help the program ramp up to full-time status by 2030 Something that like that would be preferred to a mid-major membership while the powers that be figure out the future structure of college athletics but the trajectory is much better than it’s been in any year since 2013 which is a huge accomplishment for UConn’s athletic leadership Angel Rafael Mora Jr.; maternal grandparents Rafael and Idolina Castro; paternal grandparents Angel Rafael Mora & Yolanda Mora; two siblings Janie Mora; and numerous nieces and nephews.  Interment will follow at Roselawn Cemetery in McAllen Funeral services are under the direction of Memorial Funeral Home in Edinburg.  We have the address for the funeral home & the family on file If you're not happy with your card we'll send a replacement or refund your money Rosa Elia Mora Mendez, of San Antonio, Texas, passed away at home on March 4, 2025, at the age of 69. Rosa was born in San Antonio, Texas to Albert S. and Leonor M. Mora on November 15, 1955. She went to Edgewood High School and graduated in... View Obituary & Service Information The family of Rosa Elia (Mora) Mendez created this Life Tributes page to make it easy to share your memories © 2025 Mission Park Funeral Chapels & Cemeteries Made with love by funeralOne Our editors will review what you’ve submitted and determine whether to revise the article and many of her books incorporate both Spanish and English text She wrote Zing!: Seven Creativity Practices for Educators and Students (2010) for instructors to help bring creativity into the classroom Mora’s first children’s book Tomás and the Library Lady was set to be released in 1989 but it was held up due to illustration difficulties It is based on the true story of Mexican American author and educator Tomás Rivera who discovers the magic of books through a caring librarian The book was finally published in 1997 and won several honours and awards including being named among the 1997 Notable Books for Children by the Smithsonian and receiving the 1998 Teachers’ Choices Award from the International Reading Association A Library for Juana: The World of Sor Juana Inés (2002) The Song of Francis and the Animals (2005) She also authored I Pledge Allegiance (2014) and Bravo Libby Martinez (Mora is also mother to a son The books My Own True Name: New and Selected Poems for Young Adults 1984–1999 (2000) and Dizzy in Your Eyes: Poems About Love (2010) were geared toward teen audiences Building off Día del niño (Day of the Child) an annual celebration in Mexico that promotes the well-being of children Día de Los Niños/Día de Los Libros promotes literacy as an important part of children’s well-being Purdue University Northwest's Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Mora has had several new experiences over the past year One of those has been trying artistic painting “I found it to be very relaxing!” she said “But I can only do it on the weekends when I can sleep in because I will focus on a project and stay up late.” Whether it was an old do-it-yourself paint kit Mora uncovered among her possessions or the reminder of the late Bob Ross’ “The Joy of Painting” that motivated her she started the hobby as a personal stress reliever from her professional life as a higher education administrator Mora says some steps in her own college education journey were an “accident.” From switching her undergraduate major to overcoming her shyness to speak in front of a lecture hall different choices she made changed her life’s trajectory “I know there are some people who plan their whole careers “I have had such fantastic opportunities and gone to many places I think some people are not always aware of how many doors it can open.” is overseeing the university’s six programmatic colleges and their academic programs as well as international engagement opportunities institutional effectiveness and sponsored research in Economics from Texas A&M University and is a labor economist She has shared her research expertise on entrepreneurship Latino socioeconomic outcomes within higher education and much more PNW Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Labor economists look at aspects that affect individual well-being It involves understanding opportunity cost and how we best use our time and scarce personal resources Being a labor economist fits well with higher education because we understand the human capital or human resources side of education A college education is an investment people make in themselves and educational attainment affects your labor market outcomes which then also spills into other socioeconomic outcomes When we provide students with opportunities we help them attain education for what they can bring to a workplace and other parts of their lives because entering a job that requires a college degree opens opportunities for different sets of future jobs Many students go to college because they seek better opportunities it is important that we provide students with a high-quality education and address barriers that may be in their way that we proactively work with employers and offer curricula that is relevant and up-to-date to meet the supply and demand of labor This has been very important regarding what I take into the classroom Part of it is understanding the students we serve and thinking about how we can meet students where they are Part of my research involves understanding demographic changes and understanding how the ways things have been done in the past are not necessarily the way forward because our populations are changing PNW has a student demographic with many first-generation students and Pell Grant recipients as well as being a newly designated Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) What I can help bring is support in meeting students where they are understanding the obligation we have in serving all our students and helping them reach their potential A lot of my work has focused on Hispanic and Latino socioeconomic outcomes and translating that to HSIs I observed the wide qualities of education students received in the public school district and how the neighborhoods from where students came could affect their outcomes in school I have had the opportunity to discuss with the U.S Federal Reserve Board of Governors on Hispanic women entrepreneurs and the role of small businesses in stimulating the economy I have also had the opportunity to be in a policy briefing meeting at the White House and discuss similar themes of economic opportunities with a focus on minority communities and the policies that would stimulate their growth I am joining the institution at a very exciting time Working with a new chancellor is exciting because he has new ideas to take the institution forward It was very evident that many around the university were excited with Chancellor Holford stepping into the role It was an opportunity to step in as a ‘thought partner’ and work closely together on achieving great outcomes The demographic changes for this region are also intriguing There has been progressive population growth for the first time in decades and a lot of that has been driven by the Hispanic and Latino population The fact that the institution is a new HSI is exciting because I can help bring my experiences at previous institutions that were designated HSIs it is something special for the institution to reflect the communities surrounded by it PNW is a compelling institution because it is a game-changer We provide an educational opportunity that many may not have if our institution was not here I find it exciting that PNW is at the table for many community conversations and I believe we have an opportunity in those spaces to make an even greater impact on our communities The institution certainly has a mission to transform the lives of students and their families but then the larger scope of the institution is transformational in that we leverage our academic and human resources to help grow the region together I love bringing people together for discussion and collaboration because there is something powerful when you bring people into the same space Part of bringing people together is to help them make connections and allow others to share ideas with the larger group But I am very cognizant with my role in helping people understand that I am listening collecting their input and keeping the momentum going It is important to close the loop by reporting back and explaining the ‘why’ in the decision-making process I served on the inaugural strategic planning steering committee for the university and I learned a lot through that process and how trying to engage people is not a one-size-fits-all model At some of my former institutions I started a women’s faculty network where we were able to really tap into people’s experiences and see how much power was there to make positive change An issue that came up at Metropolitan State University of Denver was faculty workload I used a lot of my past lessons through our task force to address this issue by forming working groups organizing open forums with opportunities for questions and presenting at the faculty senate I am excited that PNW is going through a new strategic planning process because that will also bring up the importance of following through as we embark on ways to take the institution to the next level I like to make sure that high expectations are set for students I remember at a former institution that a faculty member said they felt sorry for their students They would give some of them passes by lowering their standards I thought that was one of the worst things you could do and it does not set our students up for success We have to understand that they have lived experiences that we can learn from and they need to be treated with respect and dignity It is also important to let students know what opportunities are available for them Students might think they do not qualify for certain opportunities I think students need to know that the key for so many things is education and that they belong and there is a space for them This is especially the case with institutions like PNW where students are at the center of everything we do My first publication was not a journal article — it was some recipes in “Bon Appétit” when I was earning my master’s degree Cooking is something that I have always enjoyed doing PORTLAND, Ore. – Timbers forward Felipe Mora has been called into the Chilean Men’s National Team for a pair of CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying matches in the November FIFA international period the Chilean Football Federation announced today Chile opens the FIFA window against Peru on Nov They will then play their second match of the window against Venezuela on Nov 19 at Estadio Nacional Julio Martínez Prádanos in Santiago has made nine appearances with Chile’s senior national team He was last called into Chile’s squad for a pair of CONMEBOL qualifiers in October 2023 Mora’s last appearance for Chile came in a World Cup qualifying match against Peru on Oct the forward recorded a career-high 14 goals and six assists in 29 matches Available for a limited time online and in-stadium.