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Latina like me, walking in the shoes of others

Part one of ______ like me, a six part series examining diversity on campus
Maryin is the name, like the left "margin" of a paper. That is usually how I have to explain how to pronounce my name. However, others pronouncing my name has not been the only thing that I have had to struggle with. Growing up as a Latina has not always been easy and living in the South did not help much, either.… Post the First Comment

Love her or hate her, keep on talking

You can call Sarah Palin what you want. Inexperienced or charming. Dim-witted or strong-willed. Nerve-grating or adorable. But one thing's for sure-Thursday's debate created a palpable excitement throughout the community and the nation. And Joe Biden, with his old-Washington ways and arguably uncontroversial image, probably wasn't the main cause for all the hubbub.… Post the First Comment

Students need to put down the phone

I am walking down a golden path. Beside me are my traveling companions; a cowardly lion, a dim scarecrow, a heartless tin man and a farm girl with one fabulous pair of shoes. We are headed towards the Emerald City in search of the great wizard. All of the sudden, flying monkeys come down and begin to attack us.… 2 Comments

Letters to the Editor

A thank-you from the local chapter of the American Red Cross Beginning August 29,2008, the Heart of Tennessee (HOT) Chapter of the American Red Cross was notified that it needed to establish a shelter for several hundred citizens of the State of Louisiana who were being evacuated in anticipation of Hurricane Gustav.… Post the First Comment

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