Shariah law is a buzzword for some people, but for many others the term is new and has no significance at all. To the nearly 1.3 million Muslims in the United States, Shariah law is the set of guidelines defining Islam and is becoming increasingly controversial. […]
The house lights dimmed as a red backdrop illuminated the stage. Violins began to fill the room with a soft serenade. The chorus took its place and the spotlight directed the audience’s attention toward center stage. “Dido and Aeneas,” an opera by Henry Purcell, was performed by the Department of Music Feb. 21.
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April 18, 2011, the due date for filing federal income tax returns for tax year 2010, is approaching quickly. Many college students do not know where to start when it comes to filing tax returns. The many decisions entailed in filing taxes can overwhelm a student who knows nothing about the tax process. […]
Every other Wednesday night at 9:30 p.m. dozens of Union students can be found milling around Harvey Hall for a Student Senate meeting where Republicans are seated next to Democrats, senators wear Converses rather than suits and topics of discussion include sidewalk construction and squeaky doors. […]
This year a record number of 127 prospective students attended Union University’s annual Scholars of Excellence Weekend, Feb. 18-19. Overflowing with nervous energy, students poured in from all over the country to compete in the activity-packed weekend.
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Sparked by the successful demonstrations in Tunisia and Egypt, the people of Bahrain began calling for a constitutional monarchy Feb. 16. Unlike the former protests, they have faced major acts of violence from their government, causing several deaths. […]
After operating in Jackson for more than 80 years, the Nando Jones department store is closing its doors, but its remaining inventory can yield treasures. At first glance, the store’s interior looks like piles of junk pulled from someone’s garage, but closer inspection reveals never-worn pieces from the ’70s and later, and even a few items from the ’60s.
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