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Artspeak: The Nuding of Michelle Obama—Art or Insult?

Wednesday, 12 September 2012 17:47 Irma McClaurin

Karine Percheron-Daniels’ seemingly photo-shopped painting of First Lady Michelle Obama is embroiled in controversy (http://fineartamerica.com/featured/first-lady-karine-percheron-daniels.html ). With the exception of the face and the insertion of the American flag, Percheron-Daniels’ portrait is an exact replica of Portrait d’une négresse painted by Marie-Guilhelmine Benoist and exhibited in Paris in 1800 at the Salon.

It's time to do away with the Electoral College

Monday, 10 September 2012 08:01 Fred Easter

I was wondering if you've heard a sensible explanation for the existence of the Electoral College.

If so, please share it with me. Years ago, back during the Iron Age, when I was in high school, I reme...

Gabby's Gold and Glory

Wednesday, 27 March 2013 14:46 Kam Williams

Gymnast Gabrielle Christina Victoria Douglas was born in Virginia Beach on December 31st, 1995. At the 2012 London Summer Olympics, she won gold medals in both the team and individual all-around compe...

Hats off to the job fair!

Tuesday, 29 January 2013 17:38 Julie Desmond

For those who left last week's job fair with a new position, congratulations! For those who did not, my friends who represent companies across the Twin Cities have asked me to pass along some tips tha...

Why we can't wait

Monday, 14 January 2013 15:29 Timothy Houston

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was born January 15, 1929. This month, all over the country and the world events and activities will be held to commemorate his contributions and achievements with are many ...

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