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...call me Latino, I'm Cuban." So reads a poster in the Sociology Department of Florida International University. Those of you who are not of Latin American ancestry may have a difficult time understanding why it is so frustrating to be incorrectly labeled or worse yet, lumped, as "Latino"--what is there, after all, in a name...

Author: By Manuel F. Cachan, | Title: Don't Call Me Latino | 3/24/1994 | See Source »

...means should you tell this person to his face. Perhaps you could take a picture with a good lens and then poster the Yard. This is a far less confrontational way to gently inform him, and it avoid what would be several very awkward moments...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Kiss Me, I'm Irish | 3/17/1994 | See Source »

...that challenge the label of "art." One of the pieces in this section is actually a type of label itself: Declaration of Authenticity is a framed slip of paper signed by the artist. The category called "Commerce and Art" also challenges the definition of art. Here, the best-selling poster from the Museum shop hangs next to the painting of which it is a print--Nanny and Rose. The shop's most popular postcards (mostly Impressionist pieces) are also framed, making us wonder if we like certain paintings for themselves or because they're famous...

Author: By Tara B. Reddy, | Title: MFA Show Criticizes Exhibits | 3/3/1994 | See Source »

First Nancy was the victim. The poster child for all those poor anonymous soles who have been stalked by crazy lunatics. No longer the shy, quiet skater from Stoneham, she was the darling of America. Mary Tyler Moore in skates...

Author: By John C. Ausiello, | Title: The New Ice Bitch Cometh? | 3/3/1994 | See Source »

Gates said she is reluctant to use the construction fence, but HSA will poster there if the administration insists...

Author: By Elizabeth T. Bangs, | Title: Banners Banned From Holworthy | 3/1/1994 | See Source »

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