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Tattoos are popping up everywhere.
No longer are they just for bikers,
soldiers and Popeye. Men and women
of all ages are getting tattoos, some for
the first time, others for the third or
fourth time.
There's been a sort of "tattoo revival,"
and it seems like everyone is getting
in on the trend.
I have one, and I attribute its presence
to that glorious moment on my
18th birthday when I finally became
what I felt was an independent, mature,
responsible person.
With my newfound responsibility
in hand, I crossed the state line and forever
ornamented my left arm.
At last, I'd put my independence to
a good (and permanent) use.
Walk around campus and you'll see
daisies, suns, turtles and even Greek
letters adorning the bodies of our fellow
classmates.
For women, tattoos often symbolize
femininity (contrary to some opinions)
and independence; for men, they're a
way to show off masculinity as well as
a way to pledge allegiance to a particular
fraternity, branch of the armed
services and even a special girl.
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blades and other bony
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will usually hurt more
since there's a thinner
layer of body fat.
People also like to know
how long it takes
I to get a tattoo.
This depends on
what you get and how
big you get it.
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the design.
Some places charge by the design
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The best way to get all of your questions
answered is to call a tattoo parlor.
(But don't forget: it's illegal to get a
tattoo in South Carolina.)
If none of the above sounds good
to you, it might be better to try temporary
stick-on tattoos.
Stick-on tattoos can be bought almost
anywhere, in just about any design,
for only a couple of bucks.
They last for about three days and
can be put anywhere on your body.
Stick-ons are a great alternative for
people who can't picture themselves
with a big smiley face on their butt 50
years from now.
For those who are brave enough to
try the real thing, a word of advice:
Make sine the design you pick is something
you'll be happy with for the rest
of your life.
Tattoos ARE permanent, and picking
the right (or wrong) design can
determine if the tattoo experience
will be a positive or a negative one.
Pick something that represents who
you are and suits your personality.
A tattoo is ultimately a work of
art and something you should never regret
having.
Colleges
in South
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diversity
college press EXCHANGE
CHICAGO- Efforts to desegregate
colleges and universities throughout
the South are having little impact, and
the percentages of black students seeking
higher education are either stagnating
or growing worse, according to
a recent study of 19 states.
The study, conducted by the Southern
Education Association and titled
"Miles to Go," tracked the number of
black freshmen, degree earners and faculty
members.
Nine of 19 states reported the proportion
of black freshmen on public
campuses declined between 1991 and
1996. The study cited public apathy and
adverse court decisions as factors undermining
states' efforts to boost minority
enrollment.
Among the study's other findings:
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most part, remained stagnant.
States such as North Carolina
and West Virginia reported almost no
change. Blacks are under-represented
in high-school courses designed to
prepare students for college.
Though black students represent
18 percent of high school graduates,
they represent only 5.7 percent of all
advanced placement high school courses.
Only five states reported more than
10 percent black representation among
full-time, higher education faculty in
1996.
The numbers are disappointing and
not surprising, said Robert Kronley,
the study's author.
"Despite lots of discussion about
how we are getting beyond race, and
about how race doesn't really matter,
race still plays a role in access to, and
success in higher education," he said.
Kronley also said states are less likely
to improve minority enrollment in
institutions of higher education until
they become more comprehensive in
their approach, preparing students for
college as soon as they reach preschool.
He urged campuses to create more
programs that help minoritv students
remain in college and finish their degrees,
and to provide more need-based
financial aid.
Money stands between many potential
black students and college, he
said, adding that the study showed that
in 15 states surveyed, the average black
family's income was two-thirds or less
than the average white family's income.
The 19 states studied were Alabama,
Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia,
Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland,
Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina,
Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South
Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia
and West Virginia.