THE EXCHANGE
"It's like flat foot floogie with a floy, floy."*
 

ISSUE 10             

Nuclear Ambitions
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Related News: The Bush administration has declared its commitment to nuclear nonproliferation. But on his tour to South Asia, President Bush hinted that the US might be willing to recognize India as a legitimate nuclear power. Click here to see what the potential deal will involve.

Mardi Gras
--Residents of New Orleans and people around the world are still finding reasons to celebrate Mardi Gras and Fat Tuesday. Although the crowds are much smaller, many locals and out-of-towner's are still celebrating in the French Quarter. People in New Orleans and around the country have mixed views about whether the Mardi Gras celebration was appropriate or not. Some people feel it was a much needed lift for the city, while others feel that it was impossible for those most heavily hit to enjoy the festivities. Indeed, the images of people celebrating amongst the destruction has been an awkward sight. This Mardi Gras has certainly been much smaller than in years past. One third of New Orleans' restaurants and businesses are still closed because of Katrina. Residents are hoping that the festivities will give the city a boost.


Related News: What do you think? Is it insensitive to throw a party in the face of so much misery? New Orleans residents are split on the issue. Read what people think about Mardi Gras taking place so soon after the devastation of Hurricane Katrina. Meanwhile, the festivities continue on...
 

Your professors are people, too! Get the inside story on their likes, dislikes and who they are outside of the classroom.

“I used to be a punk, like when I was in Boston in the 1980s," said Prof. Jed Donelan, visiting professor of Philosophy and the Humanities....

(No, that's not Prof. Donelan, but it is one of his best friends.)

Here is a new set of interesting interactive news and features from newspapers around the world, including El Pais in Madrid.

    
    Read these stories happening around our community:

•    WFPC “The Raven” was live on location this past weekend at the
     annual Up All Night
   
•     Raven Radio announces Nate Milevskiy as the new station manager
   
•     Franklin Pierce University?  This summer the college's institutional
      status may change
   
•      Russian poet Katia Kapovich visited campus this week during a two
      day trip and discussed
   
•      Writing professor Mark Watman proposes a new "technology free"
        class in response to recent power outages
  
  Correction: The vote before the SGA at the Feb. 28th meeting was to decide if FPC should join CHEAR, Coalition for Higher Education Act Reform.  Although an SSDP representative did not attend a budget hearing, the group did receive a budget.

The latest issue of the Pierce Arrow. has been released.   See what's happening around campus and around the world.

    Concerts and Drugs
      Bob Panza writes about the how one person let the effects of drugs dictate and
      run his life.

      Abortion
      Mike McGlone tells a story of a girl who battles the tough decision of whether or
      not to have an abortion.

      Watching What You Eat
      Most people don’t know what it’s like to live with food allergies.
 

     FPC students have created films, animation, commercials, talk shows, news
     and videos to keep you entertained and informed.

     Check out  FPC NewsCenter 25 your station for on campus coverage.

      Roommates, a show that finds out which set of roommates know each
      other the best.

      Watch Jon Galed's video on the Rindge Fire Department and Police Department
       as they try to get a new building for their employees.
 

      The history of the 14th President of the United States, Franklin Pierce.
 

      Dave's Blog:  Updated: Manny being very Manny. . .

      Sean's Blog: Updated: How I am feeling. . .

      Jake's Blog: Updated: Cheat, cheat, never beat. . .