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Massachusetts politicians are putting their own interests first

AFTER witnessing the antics from members of both major parties during the last election, more Americans are now familiar with the ways partisan politics play a part in American government. Given the way lawmakers in Massachusetts are handling Ted Kennedy's open U.S. Senate seat, it is becoming more and more apparent that the way partisan politics affects lawmakers' decisions is getting out of hand. Until 2004, the Governor of Massachusetts had the authority to appoint someone to represent Massachusetts in the

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The Organization of Young Filipino Americans is one of many cultural Contracted Independent Organizations at the University, and their mission is to create a supportive community for Filipino students. Danella Romera, the current president of OYFA and fourth-year College student, discusses the importance of OYFA as a cultural organization and how OYFA plans for this year’s Culturefest, an annual multicultural showcase. 

Listen to the episode here.