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Support the staffUniv. employees are crucial, and they deserve pay that reflects their value Hamilton Holmes and Charlayne Hunter-Gault, the first two black students enrolled at the University, may never have been admitted if it hadn't been for the help from a black janitor who pilfered undergraduate applications for them. … 1 Comment
Imagine a young man is stopped by a police officer on his way to work. What illegal act has he committed? Did he carelessly jaywalk? Was he walking with an open container? No. Instead, the officer pulled the man aside because he was wearing baggy pants. This could happen if Atlanta City Council members pass legislation that would penalize people who wear clothes that expose their underwear. … 5 Comments
I've never been more proud to be a student at the University. The reason I feel so positive about the University these days is because of the overwhelming support the student body and the Athens community are showing for the working class. This support is reflected by the scores of people handing out leaflets and posting flyers, the hundreds who already have signed the petition for a living wage and the huge turnout I expect we'll see at today's living wage rally. … 33 Comments
Poverty, emphasized during academic discussions regarding national issues, is too often neglected in our own Athens-Clarke County. Although there are many honorable organizations on campus and in the community working to address this issue, I wonder why this is not a more public part of on-campus advocacy. … 0 Comments
The Editorial Cartoon for 2/28/2008. So you think you can draw? Have something to say? Send your editorial cartoon to opinions@randb.com. … 5 Comments
