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Don Imus has brought attention to the women of Rutgers for the wrong reasons. For this he should be punished. Beyond any actual discipline from WFAN, however, he should be regarded as a fool-like all racists.

Kia Vaughn alleges slander and defamation of character in complaint.

On April 4, 2007, another radio host crosses the line with extremely offensive remarks. Don Imus of the radio show Imus in the Morning blatantly makes a racist statement about the Rutgers University Women's Basketball Team.

Last week, Don Imus referred to the Rutgers University women's basketball team, which had lost the national championship game the day before, as "nappy-headed hos." Yesterday in the continuing saga, MSNBC announced that it has canceled Imus' show.

Nationwide radio host Don Imus said a controversal statement about the Rutgers Women's Basketball Team, which recently led to his termination from CBS and MSNBC.

Does this philosophy espoused by this coach really add up?

NJ Governor Jon Corzine in intensive care unit after serious accident on the Garden State Parkway

CBS has formally fired shock jock Don Imus over the racist and sexist slurs about the Rutger's women's basketball team. There seem to be no regrets.

Imus apologizes for "Nappy-Headed Hos" comment. Will he be fired anyway?

What ties Anna Nicole Smith and Don Imus together is more than just the obsessive popularity of their stories.

George Orwell's timing may have been off, but his sentiments may have finally caught-up with us after 23 years. We've just endured another American travesty. Don Imus has been fired.

A small southern California radio station intends to run the "Best of Imus" next week to protest the firing of Don Imus.

Imus was fired from his morning show after much public pressure and advertiser pull-outs.

Silencing dissonant voices helps no one.

African Americans deserve a better spokesman than Al Sharpton or Jesse Jackson.

Mel Gibson, Michael Richards and Don Imus. These people are but a few who represent the rising temperature of racism and prejudice that is slowly killing our world.

Don Imus has once again brought the media spotlight to race relations in America, but hopefully a small group of students in a small Georgia town can bring hope to the bitter divide existing between whites and blacks in America.

The Imus Effect continues: CBS Radio fires shock jocks for Asian slurs

Deirdre Imus wants all hate mail sent to her husband. "Let the heckling of these team members stop. Sending it to these girls is not the right thing to do"

In a sick twisted attempt to cash in on the racially heated Don Imus controversy, a porn producer has announced the release of a DVD called "Nappy Headed Ho's".

The Rutgers women's basketball team knows nothing of real insults. They should consult the young men who formerly played lacrosse for Duke.

The size of Rutgers University shouldn't poses too a big a problem for you if you just keep a few things in mind.

Rutgers defeated Princeton in the first NCAA football game back when Ulysses S. Grant was president. There has been little to cheer about until Greg Schiano became the team's coach five years ago.

Imus in the morning is in mourning. Is trashing Imus the right thing? Who is next?

Don Imus's apology comes too little, too late for some. Reverend Al Sharpton and many others are calling for his resignation.

I cannot tell you how hard it is to agree with the Reverend Al Sharpton. It would be much easier for me not to have him as the one out in front of a threatened picketing of Don Imus's radio show home, WFAN-AM studios in New York, but we'll play the cards we're dealt.

The ongoing saga of Don Imus has moved to the next level, with CBS President and CEO Les Moonves announcing in a company memo that the Imus In The Morning radio show has been terminated.

On December 3, 2007, Don Imus returned to the airwaves. I'm not listening, and here's why.

Tips on finding the perfect off-campus house at Rutgers.

My list of the best website tools for apartment hunting in the New Brunswick/Rutgers community.

A food review of the Rutgers Grease Trucks and their infamous Fat Sandwiches.

No team in pro sports is nicknamed "Nappy Headed Ho's," but Washington's football team has a racist nickname and Cleveland's baseball team has a stereotyped cartoon logo.

Hit Easton Ave. any night of the weeks, whether its for happy hour or karoke, this article will tell you where to go to get the most bang for your buck.

Trashy bars or posh lounges? Take your pick on where to hang out after class.

On April 12, 2007, Don Imus was fired for off-color remarks made about the Rutgers woman's basketball team. This article examines some reasons why Imus should have been permitted to keep his job.

Don Imus: He said something not nice in calling the Rutgers Ladies Basketball players "nappy headed Ho's." Shame on him. He said he's sorry. End of discussion? No. Some people are determined to ride this out as long and hard.

No team is nicknamed "Nappy Headed Hos," but Washington's pro football squad has a racial slur for a nickname and Cleveland's baseball squad has a stereotyped cartoon for a logo.

Is MSNBC the place for a "Shock Jock"?

New Jersey Governor John Corzine badly injured on way to meeting at governor's mansion with Rutger's coach C. Vivian Stringer and Don Imus.

On Tuesday, Don Imus, in a poor man attempt at "shock jocking", referred to the Rutgers women's basketball team as "nappy-headed hos" while broadcasting his awful show "Imus In The Morning."

Has there been a bigger joke in college football over the last two decades than the Rutgers Scarlet Knights? Please tell me if I'm wrong here.

For 27 years Don Imus hosted the "Imus in the Morning" show only to see it taken away by comments that not only offended the Rutgers Women's basketball team put the american public as a whole. Why?

Governor Tom S. Corzine, who underwent successful surgery to clean a 6-inch hole in his left thigh, will go under the knife again on Monday, to clean his right femur. Doctors say the Governor is slowly progressing, though still unable to speak and on a ventilator.

Some time ago back in 2002, the Rutgers-Newark administration outlined a proposal that would transform much of the James Street Historic District in order to facilitate a 24/7 "urban village" in University Heights. But one of the ideas has been attacked.

In 2006, Greg Schiano led Rutgers to an impressive 11-2 record. The question remains if he can duplicate that success in 2007.

If you have not watched an episode of "24" on Fox, you are missing out on an exciting experience. Kiefer Sutherland will keep you on the edge of your seat as special agent Jack Bauer on "24".

The Rutgers womens basketball team allowed the focus to be in Imus instead of their great run at the end of the 2007 basketball season.

Quincy Douby had a sweet shot in college; the kind of high arching jumper that I dream about in my sleep. He was a top ten collegiate scorer last year while playing the 2 guard at my alma mater Rutgers.

Discussion of Imus' apology, and the response to it.

Joann is a great singer and has been asked to sing the American National Anthem for the March of Dimes located at Rutgers University... Read on.

According to a study funded by the Canned Food Alliance and conducted by Rutgers University, most Americans have poor eating habits.

Girls in New Jersey can find a vareity of basketball camps from which to choose. When you have a great college team like the Rutgers University Women's team in your state, you are likely to find a high level of interest in skill development among girls.

Finding the right, inexpensive or at the very least liveable off campus apartment is tough for students no matter where they go to school; but trying to find one in the most densley populated state is even tougher.

Shocking wordplay by broadcasters is nothing new. John Gibson's remarks about Heath Ledger are just the latest in "shock" jock assaults made famous by people like Howard Stern, Rush Limbaugh, and Don Imus.

Don Imus about to do some serious butt kissing...

Is there a curse on New Jersey Governors? The last three elected NJ governors have suffered broken legs and other setbacks.

Reverend Al Sharpton had another slip of the tongue about the Mormon religion.

From now until January 19, the Newark community can enjoy "Just a Mood: Jazz and Other Images, 1966-2006," a collection of 54 of the several thousand photographs taken by Ed Berger.

April will be remembered for the times when celebrities should have kept their mouths shut. Imus with his racial slurs against a sports team of young women and Baldwin with his tirade against his eleven year old daughter.

A review of cultural and news events that give indications of the social degradations and their results if left unchecked.

If "Corporate Media" is not overtly seeking to influence our decisions, it certainly limits the concept of "free market competition" in the public square of ideas. When did Corporate Media pawn off its objective soul? And why is it allowed to continue?

A celebration of self for kids.

Recently Al Sharpton has been in the news a lot. Not more than Don Imus, but he is tailing him in the polls. Sharpton was the main reason that Imus got fired over his piggish remark about the ladies at Rutgers.

As a feminist, a new mother comes to terms with a surprise pregnancy, reconciling motherhood with her ambitious, liberated ideals. This article provides Biblical basis for feministic beliefs as well as an affirmation of motherhood.

Travel and determination have gotten Natalie Morales where she is today.

Some of the best educational sites for middle school students are free. For parents, check out these sites and bookmark the ones you like, before school starts.

No longer existing solely in the realm of science fiction or spy fantasies, biometrics has emerged as a growing trend in the world. This applies not only to our work and private lives, but to our educational institutions as well.

Third-wave feminism is ushering in a new generation of female leaders. Prestigious programs like the Institute for Women's Leadership are empowering women, and Women's and Gender Studies graduate programs are on the rise. Catch the wave!

The author finally responds to his harshest critics, part one of two.

Research into the life, the legacy and especially Justice Ginsburg's work on behalf of gender wquality over the years, continuing during her service on the Supreme Court

While women's activity in Christian missions aided social liberation, this liberation came only by overcoming the obstacles of a male-dominated society. This article examines the disparity between men's and women's experiences in pursuing mission work.

"But what about the children?" no one asks in Nella Larsen's Passing. This paper will explore Larsen's dialectic of motherhood between the hyper-sensitive Irene and the perma-detached Clare, and to what ends these versions of motherhood coincide.

A review of Edmund S. Morgan's Benjamin Franklin biography.

When we try to attach a conceptual, encompassing definition of beauty, we start to trip over our feet. Beauty is inherently a disputed concept.

"BlackBerry abuse" can cause physical and mental health problems.

In the U.S. more children are being removed to foster care, seriously stressing the child welfare system.

This research paper talks about the regulations placed on the motion picture industry. It touches briefly on the ratings system imposed by the Motion Picture Association of America in 1966, but focuses more on the outside regulations and self-regulations.

Nursing education to ensure the future of nursing

Jean Toomer and Zora Neale Hurston's writing were heavily influenced on the American South and the small southern town.

A brief discussion of plagiarism and how we as individuals view it.

Blueberries are jam-packed with so many nutrients, that researchers are still studying them. They have been known to have the most antioxidant activity out of the top 40 fruits and vegetables containing antioxidants.

Some entire states lack library science programs to train their information professionals. People in these areas, as well as people already employed full-time, are beginning to pursue their library science degrees with a handful of 100% online programs.

Information about the amazing James Gandolfini. His achievements and random facts about his life.

It is very important to begin stroke rehabilitation as soon as possible. Many different disciplines deal with stroke rehabilitatiion.

A careful reading of the historical subtext in Toni Morrison's Sula reveals a deeper understanding of how Morrison's conceptualizations of identity and self-revelation informs much of the novel's narrative.

The literary and artistic explosion that occurred in black America from roughly 1910 to 1940 is often referred to as the "Harlem Renaissance." Creative African American literature and art blossomed from all over the country.

Houston's work reveals both an adherence to and a departure from the accepted or established conventions of adventure literature. To assess Houston's work, I will examine several prevalent conventions, which originate in British adventure literature.

Although I have already gone on record as disagreeing vehemently with the new "rule" it's hard to argue with Stern's track record and the immense growth and popularity he has brought to the pro game.

Description of and sociological critical look at Signal Mountain's Alexian Village Retirement Community with interviews from residents.

What is life, and who has the authority to define it. Without a clear understanding of what life constitutes, there will never be an adequate consensus on the hottest topic to date.

John Steinbeck's claim that "we give the President more work than a man can do, more responsibility than a man should take, more pressure than a man can bear" is proven today with an increasingly impossible executive office

The Kings just slid into the playoffs last season in Western Conference and were eliminated in the first round. They return almost the same team, with one glaring exception, but they are looking for an easier road. Will they find it this season?

The evolution of the US presidency through time has proven that there is an increased disregard for democracy.

A commonly overlooked or misunderstood aspect of education is in the department of social skills and needs, skills and needs that can be taught and met by teachers as well as families.