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If I didn't know any better, I would swear that my friend, whom I'll refer to as "John," was the long-lost older brother my parents never bothered to tell me about. The fact that we have so much in common and look so much alike is absolutely…

The David Duke campaign, the Bush inspired quota scare, and of course, the ever popular “anti-PC” movement compromise the current backlash against enlightened thinking. These three seemingly separate events are actually inter-connected in…

A crowd of about 250 black students, angry about the university’s management of the African-American Cultural Center, used a scheduled Student Government forum to air their grievances Tuesday night. The students, unhappy with the events…

Recently, I have heard a controversy that has manifested itself in the burning of copies of Technician in the Brickyard. This has filled me with a great sadness. I am not even sure of the details of the exchange, but I gather that it was a reaction…

Technician, in response to recent allegations of racism, would like to explain how newspapers operate. We hope this will clear up any misunderstandings and answer any accusations of purposeful bias. Newspapers subscribe to a code of ethics that…

The Need for Slavery

By George Gaitland

The history of the Afrikan and Afrikan-American is and endless list of achievements; from Royalty and excellence, to slavery and freedom, to the struggle for redemption. However, in our whole history,…

The New Black Plague

By Kevin A. Blue

There is a new epidemic sweeping through the middle-class Afrikan American community. This new dilemma takes root in the mind and spreads rapidly to the heart and soul of its victims. The effects vary from…

After reading the letter that described newspaper burning as a racist act, I felt obliged to enlighten Jonathan Patrick as well as others that may feel the same way. First of all, members of a minority may be prejudiced, but it is impossible for…

CHAPEL HILL--The Black Awareness Council Handed an ultimatum to the UNC-Chapel Hill administration Friday night-a free standing black cultural center by Nov. 13 or else. BAC members declined to say what might happen if their demands weren’t…

Understanding Bitterness

By Conitsha Barnes

The unwelcome taste of bitterness is often washed away or simply covered up with various forms of mouthwash, candy or any other sweet forms of illusion. However there can be bitterness other than in…