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Annual Crop Walk helps hungry

The 24th annual Crop Walk for the Hungry took place last Sunday in Upland. More than 725 people walked and $50,000 was raised. "It was a beautiful day, and there's something moving about people coming together and walking because they [the hungry] have to walk. It is a powerful statement," said Mary Kashmar, walk coordinator. / photo by Alen Zilic
The 24th annual Crop Walk for the Hungry took place last Sunday in Upland. More than 725 people walked and $50,000 was raised. “It was a beautiful day, and there’s something moving about people coming together and walking because they [the hungry] have to walk. It is a powerful statement,” said Mary Kashmar, walk coordinator. / photo by Alen Zilic
Freshman Alen Zilic, who goes by the nickname "Zila," came from the community of Mostar, in the southern region of Bosnia-Herzegovina. He was encouraged to apply to the University of La Verne by Scot McElvany, a graduate of ULV. Zilic wishes to pursue his interest in the arts, especially photography. / photo by Jamie Bigornia
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