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Opinion
September 27, 2007
THE J-TAC
How many "energy drinks" (RockStar, Red Bi, etc)
do you consume in a
More than two
21%
Two
3%
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At least one
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Maybe one
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
Page 3
Last Thursday, students
from Tarleton State Univer-
sity wore black shirts as a
silent protest against rac-
ism after joining a "Jena 6"
Facebook group online. The
racial tensions began in Sep-
tember 2006.
The controversial court
case involves six black stu-
dents who beat up a white
student after white students
CHAI READ-WALSH
those students were for hanging
the nooses, a six-on-one fight is
not a fair ratio. I do not believe
that those six meant to kill the
student or that they should have
been charged with attempted
murder, especially since tKe
weapon of choice was a shoe. He
was treated and left the hospital
the same day.
I think that it could
have been the same here with
hung three nooses from a tree on the high the MLK Party as it is in Jena, except for one thing
— I do not believe that we have a racist campus.
As a whole our students talked it out and our
campus did something about it. We reacted like
we should have, as a family.
There are racists that attend Tarleton, bu't
those few are not who we are. They are not the
ones that define our university. But unfortunate-
ly, one act can change the image and the lives o'f
so many. J
Symbols are powerful; they are even stroi\-
of Jena as citizens from across the country come ger than words sometimes. If you choose a hisr
school grounds last December. The case was
coined "Jena 6" after the six black students
from Jena, La. The case has reached Tarleton
property.
The world is much smaller now because of
technology. The life-changing events that hap-
pen in other states now affect our campus. We
saw that with the MLK/Facebook incident last
spring.
Protesters and marchers storm the streets
to support both sides.
I think of the six students who beat up one
and then I think of the historically negative
symbol of the noose. Which side is right? who
deserves to be punished? They both deserve
punishments.
I do not condone racism, But as wrong as
toric symbol associated with racism to represent
yourself don't be in shock when people reacj
negatively. Everyone has a right to free ^peecft
and is allowed to project racial symbols. [
But remember— freedom is not cheap, th£
cost of posting your ideas has a price and every
action has a reaction. \
Kenneth Brisendine/The J-TAC
Ask Shane
Poppycock
by Daniel Connell
Question:
Is it true that sororities
,and fraternities only party
and drink?
Answer:
This question cannot
.be answered \>y a simple
yes or no. I b^l^ve it would
,be fair to say that some
members of Greek orga-
nizations do drink and
party, as does the average
non-Greek student. It is
impossible to lump over
9 percent of our student
body together and claim
that they "only" partake
in one type of activity.
Greek organizations
SHANE HENRY
are composed of individual
students that have their own
interest and goals. Every frater-
nity and sorority on our campus
has a national philanthropic fo-
cus that they raise money for
throughout the year.
According to a report
provided by Delton Gor-
don, director of Student
Leadership, in spring 2007,
the Greek community as
a unit worked for 3,712.5
hours and earnest , over
$13,200 towards their indi-
vidual philanthropy focus-
es.
In addition to national
philanthropy work, Greeks
at Tarleton complete com-
munity service and make a
push toward helping their
members on a scholastic
basis. A generalization' of
any organization or group
of people just isn't fair.
clmejod +£ Hew
The J-tac
Managing E pitqr
Chai Read-Waish
News Editor
Joanna Hehsfey
Production Manager
Mike Cedeno
Sports Editor
Reed Baize
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JoLynn Elkins
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Advertising Assistant
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Director
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Hispanic History crossword by
Student Programming Association
Across
2. One of the styles of music that Tito Puente played J
6. was the capital of the Aztec civilization, built on an island;
in Lake Texcoco in what is now Mexico City ;
8, The country bullfighting was originated in *
12, A player for the Pittsburgh Pirates, he was the first Puerto Rican toI
be voted Most Valuable Player ;
14. Monetary unit of Mexico . ;
15 In 2001, she made history when she had the #1 album and the #1 -
movie in the same week: Jennifer I
16. A Mexican dish of raw fish marinated in limejuice. often in a 1
chopped salad ;
18. This 11 at bread is made of wheat flour or mass and forms the base ;
of tons of tasty Mexican dishes like enchiladas, burritos and fajitas.
19. Today, Hispanics wear wooden skull masks called and ;
dance in honor of their deceased relatives during the 'Day of the Dead?,
20. Hispanic mythological creature whose name-translated into English
means "the goat-sucker" i
22. Mexico has this type of government ;
26. The Latina coming-of-age celebration on a girl's 15th birthday
28. One of the three non-Spanish speaking countries (nations) of South
America along with Guyana and Suriname
29. From Lake Jackson, Texas, she would go on to break records and
become one of the most successful cross over .Hispanic artists of all
time.
Down
L Dominant religion the "Day of the Dead" is based on
3, The first Hispanic woman to become an astronaut: Ellin
4. November 2nd is the official day for Day of the
5. The generic name for several sauces used in Mexican cuisine, as well
as for dishes based on these sauces
6. A traditional Native American food consisting of steam-cooked corn
meal dough with or without a filling.
7. Hispanic Heritage Month begins on September
9. A. decorated container tilled with candy and toys is suspended in the
air to be broken by blindfolded kids with sticks
10. Number "three" in Spanish _
11. Current President of Mexico
13. Mexican celebration held every evening from December 16 to 24
17. In 1535 Pizarro found the Peruvian capital of fonnaiiycalled
"the City of Kings"
21. Cinco de Mayo commemorates the victory that was achieved in
battle in the city of
23. Popular Hispanic sport also known as soccer
-4- . declared its independence on September 16
25- The Alamo in San Antonio, 'Texas was besieged by forces from
Mexico under the command of General
27. During
Puerto Rican slaves on March 22nd.
Day Puerto Ricans celebrate the freeing of
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