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Washington Post
12-05-2025
- Washington Post
After 250 years, we don't need an ‘official language'
Ross Perlin is a linguist, translator and author of 'Language City: The Fight to Preserve Endangered Mother Tongues in New York.' To hear what this land really sounds like, go to Hilo on the Big Island of Hawai'i and Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe reservation in northwest Wisconsin. Go to Mashpee on Cape Cod, Diné College in Arizona and Alaska's Kuskokwim River. Then go to cities such as New York, Los Angeles and Houston.
Yahoo
20-04-2025
- Yahoo
'Resilience and dedication': Diné College students, staff can return to campus after fire
Diné College will reopen its Tsaile campus on April 21, a full week since a fire burned buildings and disrupted classroom operations at the northeast Arizona school. Students and faculty will return to the campus following a traditional cleansing ceremony, Diné College Acting President Glennita Haskey announced in a Facebook post April 18. The school's official reopening comes after authorities investigating the cause of last week's fire identified two suspects and arrested one of them, Haskey stated. Details of the arrest could not be independently confirmed, as of April 20. The Navajo Nation Police Department has not responded to repeated calls and emails requesting comment. Fire crews responded to the blaze at the Tsaile campus on April 14 at around 2:15 a.m., when a fire alert was triggered. Within hours, the fire burned more than half of the campus's Student Union Building and destroyed the school store, which contained records dating back to the 1950s, financial records and new graduation gowns for the 2025 commencement ceremony. Students and faculty participated in remote learning amid the weeklong campus closure, while authorities contended with fire-related hazards and investigated what caused the structure fire. Access will still be limited when in-person classes resume April 21, as the impacted areas will remain restricted, according to Haskey. Temporary fencing and contracted security personnel will surround the areas. Efforts will soon get underway to reconstruct the Student Union building, Haskey stated. The project will unfold in phases, starting in May, and was expected to be completed by October 2026. The first phase, she explained, will include document retrieval and structural assessments. 'Rebuilding the Student Union Building is not just about replacing a structure,' Haskey stated in the announcement. 'It represents our resilience and our dedication to providing the best resources and opportunities for our students to thrive.' As for the upcoming graduation ceremony, preparations 'remain on track,' the school stated. The May 9 event will be held indoors at the Shiprock South Campus. Neighboring state universities contributed graduation regalia for the graduating class of students, according to Diné's update. The school will provide additional details on the ceremony and about students' caps and gowns on its website. To address student concerns over campus safety, the school stated it will revisit evacuation plans, enhance communication strategies and update lockdown procedures. It was also providing counseling and support services to students and staff amid the school's recovery. "It's essential that everyone feels supported during this time," Haskey stated. Shawn Raymundo covers the West Valley cities of Avondale, Buckeye, Glendale, Goodyear, Peoria and Surprise. Reach him at sraymundo@ or follow him on X @ShawnzyTsunami. This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Students can go back to campus after Diné College fire up north
Yahoo
14-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
'In our prayers': Fire at Dine College in northern Arizona closes campus, cancels classes
A fire broke out at Diné College's Student Union Building, closing the main campus for the day and moving classes online. The fire alert was triggered around 2:15 a.m. April 14, according to the college. The Navajo Nation Police Department and Fire Department responded shortly after the alert, the school said. Fire Causes Closure of Diné College Main CampusTsaile, Ariz. - April 14, 2025. An early morning fire at Diné College's... Posted by Diné College on Monday, April 14, 2025 The fire was not fully contained as of 1 p.m. April 14. A propane service interruption in response to the fire left dorms and single-family housing without heating or cooking capabilities, the school confirmed. Officials with the college provided cold meals and temporary heating to campus residents. Fire officials urged the public to stay away from the main campus until the fire was contained. The cause of the fire was under investigation, and it was unknown how long the campus would be closed and how long classes would be online, as of April 14. Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren posted his support on Facebook. "As President of the Navajo Nation, I want our students to know that we are here for you. We are doing everything possible to ensure your safety and well being. Our emergency responders are working tirelessly, and we are deeply grateful for their courage and service," Nygren said. "To the Diné College community — you are in our prayers. We pray for strength, healing and comfort during this time. Ahe'hee to everyone offering support. May we move forward together, united in hope and care for one another." Diné College's main campus is located in Tsaile, Arizona. The college also has locations in Window Rock, Chinle and Tuba City, as well as Shiprock and Crownpoint in New Mexico. According to its website, the college serves a predominantly Navajo student population across the Navajo Nation. This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Fire at Dine College in northern Arizona cancels class, closes campus
