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Saving SC State: historically black college struggles to survive
By Luis E. Gomez Associate Editor Vol. 20.; Contributing Editor Vol. 21 South Carolina State University is facing dwindling admissions and funds. It is a struggle that is common among black colleges. The school is facing a $17 million budget deficit, and lawmakers are not inclined to lend…Loretta Lynch vote: Democrat says race and gender ‘a factor’ in Senate delay
By Luis E. Gomez Associate Editor Vol. 20; Contributing Editor Vol. 21 Democrats have questioned the Republican party’s motives for dragging out unnecessarily the confirmation of Loretta Lynch as attorney general. Some Democrats attribute the delay to race and gender. Lynch was selected by President Obama four months…Man still in jail after 897 days but hasn’t committed any crime
By Daniela Tagtachian Associate Editor Vol. 20 Executive Editor Vol. 21 Benito Vasquez-Hernandez, a 59 year old man, is awaiting to testify in a murder case. He has not done anything unlawful, he has committed no crime, but based on Oregon law, a judge has ordered him to…