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Dana Frank: Telling her personal story Dana Frank: Telling her personal story

Author and activist who consistently questioned U.S. foreign policy toward Honduras in an effort to stop the administration from supporting, funding, and perpetuating human rights abuses.

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Located on the UC Santa Cruz Coastal Science Campus, the natural reserve’s 25-acre lagoon provides unparalleled opportunities for students to learn about the environment.

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