On Jan. 29, 1937, Herbert Deon Ryals Jr. was born in a Cordele, Ga., country shack. Barely surviving his birth, this man — my father — would later be adopted by Albany as one of its most beloved musicians, singers, and songwriters. Sadly on Aug. 14, 2011 Albany wept at its loss of a legend.
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Students’ Democrat Club resistance is disconcerting
I encountered a very upsetting event the other day while attending Darton College’s last SGA (Student Government Association) meeting for the 2010-2011 school year. I am not currently an active member of the SGA, but I had been entertaining the thought of joining until this occurrence. So, why was I there if I’m not a member? Well, after many months of preparation for starting the DCYD (Darton College Young Democrats) I was finally ready to submit my paperwork and Constitution to the SGA seeking recognition for my club, and I have to be present at an official meeting to receive the said recognition.
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