The controversy surrounding ""Coastie"" and ""Sconnie"" is not quite as drastic as the civil rights movement. But the use of Coastie as a derogatory term deserves our attention. Its use is a reflection of deeper racial issues in the university's past and, although harmless to some, can be an offensive slur when misused.
Last week, Vice President Joe Biden made national headlines when he spoke at a Democratic fundraiser here in Madison for gubernatorial candidate Tom Barrett. When he did not receive an enthusiastic response from the crowd, Vice President Biden slighted donors by saying ""You're the dullest crowd I've ever spoken to."" While the vice president is no stranger to embarrassing gaffes, his remarks speak to a larger issue within the Democratic Party — apathy.
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