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Meredith Herald January 19,. 2000 Campus Opinion Lower high-flying flag From the i Editor The Confederate Hag conjures up different images for different people. For many folks in South Carolina, it is a reminder of pride, a memorial to the soldiers and citizens who died in the Civil War. However, for many others, the flag is a symbol of hate, of slavery, of racism, of a past that should stay there. And it is quite difficult to say otherwise when the Ku Klux Klan uses the flag as one of its symbols. Recently, much controversy' has stemmed from the third flag flying over the South Carolina Capitol building in Columbia, S.C. Two of the flags belong; the South Carolina state flag ahd the United States flag. The (bird flag, on the other hand, the stars and bars, does not. Placing (he flag in a less conspicuous place, like a Confederate war memorial or a museum, is a win-win situation. It still shows a respect for the history of South Carolina and for the soldiers who lost their lives defending their beliefs. At the same time, it shows a respect for the preseni and future of South Carolina and for the citizens who live in the stale or even in this country. South Carolina seems to have a history of stubbornness. The first to secede from the Union in the 1860s, the state was also one of the la.st to accept the terms of the surrender agreement between the North and the South, Now, the citizens of the slate refuse to remove the flag. The NAACP, which is boycotting the state and its businesses, protest ed in front of the state Capitol on Monday, Jan. 17. the celebration of the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Eventually, South Carolina will take the flag down. But “even tually" is not soon enough for many people. The flag’s supporters, while they most likely realir-e the often- siveness of the flag, do nol want to recognize its effects. They sim ply ignore the hurt and pain that the flag connotes. It is imperative that South Carolinians acknowledge the effects of (heir beloved flag, nol only during this week in which we cele brate the life and accomplishmenis of a great Civil Rights leader, but all year long. Meredith Herald Editor in Chief Leslie Maxwell News Editor. Christina Holder Copy Editor. Sara Parsons Arts & Entenainmenl Editor .Lisa Gilliam Business Manager ; Michelle Drake Photographer. ^ Jenny Altier Reporters Alexia Andrews, Leesha Austin, Jenni: Brady, Stephanie Jordan. Nikki Nonris. Kristin Schneider, Joni Smith, Abby Spencer, Tracy Sumner. Lora Titlinan. TaneshaWilliams, Lisa Wilson Distribution Lora Tillman Subscriptions Nikki Norris & Kristin Schneider Faculty Adviser. Dr. Rebecca Duncan Editorial Policy; The Meredith Herald i.s published by the College throughout the academic year. The paper is funded by the College and through independent adverli.sing. The opinions expressed in the editorial columns do not necessarily reflect those of the college administra tion, faculty, or student body. If you have a article idea for the staff, contact the office at 760- 2824. You can also e-mail the paper at jnaxweill@mereditb,edu>. All ideas will be considered but may not necessarily be used. ANNOUNCING... Study abroad Information Fair Do you seek out experiences that are both challenging and rewarding? Come find out about the ultimate academic adventure-study abroad! . Talk to students and faculty who have participated. • Ask questions about financial aid, credits, Meredith pro* grams, language requirements, etc. Eat cake! Register to win a gift basket from the Angus Barn! Wednesday, Jan. 26 in Belk from 11:30-1:30 Thursday, Jan. 27 in Cate from 11:30-1:30 Letters to the Editor Policy: Everyone in the Meredith community is invited and encouraged to write a letter (o (he editor. All published lexers must be typewrit ten with a contact name, address, and tele phone number. All le((ers must be signed by (he author in order (o be published. The Herald reserves the right to place any other article submissions on file until needed or to choose not to print them. The Herald also has the right to edit submissions for space restrictions, grammar and style. Inclement Weather Policy In the event of inclemcnt winter weather, faculty, .staff and students should call 760-2384 for the latest information on class cancellations or delays and oftlce closings. When possible, the college will also run public announcements on 101.5 FM and WRAL Channel 5 and on the WRAL website at www.wraitv.com/contents/>. Submitting to the Herald : Submissions must be received by I p.m on the Monday before Wednesday’s publication. Sub missions include let(ers to the editor, pressreleases and feature articles.
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