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Popular magazine goes too far with latest issue

Cartoons on the cover of soft pornographic magazines are nauseating. Now who will watch the Simpsons without shaking their head?   Earlier this month, it was announced that Marge Simpson, the wife of Homer Simpson from the satirical cartoon, “The Simpsons,” would be the centerfold spread for the November […]

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Denied interracial marriage causes outrage, gay marriage ban is overlooked

There will be no same-sex marriage in the state of Maine.   For the opponents, this represents a victory, but for champions of equal rightsand the fight for equality, it is a bitter defeat.  While processingthe defeat of equal marriage legislation in Maine, it made me think about the […]

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Newly appointed judge in limbo

History is on hold in Gadsden County and the black community is upset. In the only predominantly black county in the state of Florida, Gov. Charlie Crist has placed Kathy Garner’s appointment as the first woman and first black county judge to be appointed for the Gadsden County Courts on […]

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Minorities senselessly skip census

After 10 years  its now time for the United States to conduct its decennial census. But unlike the previous 22 surveys, census officials are striving to gain an accurate count of minorities and immigrants through multiple channels in 2010. Historically minorities and more recently illegal immigrants have been undercounted in […]

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Senate awaits historic bill

For months, the Democrats and Republicans have gone back and forth over an issue that always causes debate on Capitol Hill. But the unthinkable has finally happened. On Saturday, the House of Representatives passed the health care bill, H.R. 3962, Affordable Health Care for America Act, on Saturday night. With […]

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Letter to the White House

Mr. President as you may already know, you have nothing to fear. This election speaks nothing of your presidency despite what the media is saying. The democratic candidates who loss the gubernatorial races in New Jersey and Virginia, loss on their own merit.   For starters I know you […]

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Sexist charge against ‘100’ lacks historical research

In the Oct. 21st issue of The Famuan, I admit that I was both excited and disheartened at what I read. My excitement was rooted from the tribute to Dr. William P. Foster. However, the disgruntlement stemmed from the editorial written by Derrick McMahon titled “Band marches to sexist rhythm.” […]

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Female band members given equal opportunity

When it comes to the history of the Marching “100,” it’s no secret that males have dominated the world of music and marching for quite some time. But I have marched with the band for four years and have never heard of any rule preventing female members from becoming a […]

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A letter to dean of students

Dear Dean Kirby,       I forgive you. Surprised right? Don’t be. Yes, despite your lackluster performance as dean of students this year, I know buried underneath the right strap of your suspenders, you have a heart. A heart, filled with Rattler love, spirit and pride.    That is why today sir, […]

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Faculty member acts unethically over concert

The homecoming concert that struck a nerve with so many students is now history. As predicted, tickets sales indicate that the show was a flop. With Lawson Gym at only 35 percent capacity on the night of the concert (2,800 tickets sold and 8,000 seats), hopefully SGA learned its lesson […]