The Spokesman - 04-21-2010 Volume 67, Number 7

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Health Care Reform and College Students: This article by Danielle Carter discusses the impact of the historic Health Care Reform bill signed on March 23, 2010. The reform promises to provide more Pell Grants and make it easier for future borrowers to repay government loans by eliminating banks as the middlemen in the loan process. It emphasizes the benefits for students, including increased grant money and loan forgiveness for those working in public service sectors​(.

The Holden Foundation Congratulates Students: James Hadley reports on the awards given by the College of Liberal Arts at Morgan State University, celebrating excellence in creative writing. Graduating senior Maurice Munro and third-year graduate student Angela Burrus were the inaugural winners of the Adele Virginia Holden Creative Writing Prize​​ . The Silent Sorrow: Rape in Haiti: Editor-in-Chief Ivoree Myles addresses the increase in rape and sexual assaults on women and young girls in Haiti's makeshift camps following the January 12 earthquake. The article highlights the dire security situation and the efforts of women's organizations to seek better protection for these vulnerable individuals​​ . Poland Mourns the Loss of their President: This piece by OV>eabioTi ORaiwele covers the tragic plane crash on April 10 that resulted in the deaths of Polish President Lech Kaczynski, his wife, and numerous top military officials. It explores the political and emotional impact on Poland and the challenges of rebuilding the government after such a significant loss​.

Organizational Spotlight: S.M.O.O.T.H.: Kristina Jackson highlights Strong Men Overcoming Obstacles Through Hardwork (S.M.O.O.T.H.), an organization founded to empower male students at Morgan State University. The article explains the group's goals of promoting unity, respect, leadership, and success among Morgan's male students​.

Editorial Farewell: The outgoing Editor-in-Chief, Crisianna Nelson, reflects on her tenure and expresses gratitude to her team and supporters. She announces Ivoree Myles as the new Editor-in-Chief and emphasizes the importance of supporting one another within the university community​(The Spokesman - 04-21-2…)​.