2008 Woodie Awards
Community Voice Articles
Know-Nothings still affect politics
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"I know nothing but my country, my whole country and nothing but my country." This slogan appeared on the 1856 presidential campaign posters of Millard Fillmore, a candidate backed by a nativist group known as the Know-Nothings. The Know-Nothings were notorious for their harsh limits on immigration and their tendency to offer simple and straightforward answers to difficult problems.
Financial accountability needed in schools
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There is a significant gap between rich and poor in this country. This gap is the result of a natural class separation inherent in a capitalist economy. Whether you're a Marxist, a free-market utilitarian or anywhere in between, this gap in wealth is undeniable.
A Letter from Student Government Association
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The Student Government Association at UNCA does the majority of its work in committees. The Student Affairs Committee is the one that works on student concerns, issues and problems. This semester Student Affairs has tried to tackle the new Card-Access system to gain entry into the dorms.