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ISSUE 12             

Darfur Worsens
Officials are worried that the situation will get worse with the absence of peace keepers. President Omar Hassan El-Bashir has kicked UN forces out of the country, making it more difficult for aid to reach refugees who have been forced into crowed camps by the government sponsored Arab militia called the Janjaweed. Since 2003, black Sudanese have been murdered, raped, and driven from their homes by these Arab forces in Darfur. Over 200,000 people have died in the country and 3 million have been displaced since the fighting began. The conflict recently spilled over into neighboring Chad, raising more concerns over the UN’s ability to quell the violence. According to international observers, the alarming situation in Darfur is bound to get worse before it gets better.

Related News:
Money talks-- The University of California is debating whether or not to divest funds from American companies doing business in Sudan. Many organizations and individuals have pulled money from the country with the hope that they will send a powerful message to El-Bashir’s government.
 

War In Iraq: Three Years On
 It has been three years since the US led invasion of Iraq, and Americans have become increasingly wary of the chaotic situation in the country. With the end of the occupation not in sight, President Bush has been trying to convince the American people that he has a clear strategy for winning the peace. Meanwhile, a disordered Iraqi parliament, political assassinations, sectarian violence, a stalled trial for Sadaam, and US casualties are making it difficult for the president to make his case. However, Bush has said that he has a plan for completing the administration’s political and military objectives. One message is clear—the United States cannot afford to pull out of the country until the peace is established.

Related News:
As Bush campaigns for his policies in Iraq, Americans are seriously questioning his ability to handle the tumultuous situation. According to a CNN/USA Today Gallup Poll, 67 percent of respondents believe that the president is doing a poor job in the country.
 

Derek shows us his Chrome Yellow head turning 1998 Cobra.  Although there is no animal skin on it, this Cobra gets a great deal of attention.

    
    Read these stories happening around our community:

• Jack A. Cole, a former undercover narcotics officer spoke to FPC students about legalizing drugs.
   
• A student-led Campus Recreation trip will include hiking, snowboarding, skiing and camping.
   
• Diamonds in the Rough, a new FPC TV 25 show, is set to air after spring break.
   
• Students will be asked to be disabled for a day.

     One girl's struggle with selective mutism.
    Carol Pennamacoor writes about Betsy's experiences with a childhood disorder.

     Having a baby at sixteen.
     How one young woman raised a baby while in high school, by Erin Corbin.             
 

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

      Check out the latest FPC NewsCenter 25, your station for on-campus coverage.

      Watch what these four guys give The Boot.

     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 decades of fear: When America lived under the constant      threat of being nuked.

Nick White gives insight to The Cold War . . .

The longest war ever fought without a single bomb dropped.

      Matt's Blog:  Updated: Chuck Norris will roundhouse kick you in the face . . .

      Sean's Blog: Updated: Spring Break means the end of school for Seniors . . .

      Jake's Blog: Updated: A simple request. . .

     Tom's Blog: Updated: Ear troubles and graduation woes for many . . .