On climate and peace negotiations, Colombia's president has lots to say. But has he ever seen the filth which late-night drinkers leave on streets and at doorsteps nearly every night?
On climate and peace negotiations, Colombia's president has lots to say. But has he ever seen the filth which late-night drinkers leave on streets and at doorsteps nearly every night?
Colombia's President Gustavo Petro sparks controversy with Decree 2114, eliminating penalties for personal drug possession, drawing criticism from conservative leaders including former Presidents Álvaro Uribe Vélez and Iván Duque.
A former leading paramilitary officer has given explosive, public testimony on the close collaboration between the right-wing thugs under his command and the Colombian capitalists and landowners, who for decades relied on these forces to terrorise the workers and peasants.
Dr. Deb Scott, professor of trombone and bass trombone at Stephen F. Austin State University, will perform works by living composers in a recital at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28, in Cole Concert Hall on the SFA campus.<br/><br/>Works of two prominent women composers, including Ida Gotkovsky and Elizabeth Raum, will be featured along with works by Ben Morris, SFA’s new composition faculty member, and by Canadian composer Michalis Andronikou. Joining Scott on the concert will be colleagues Dr. Thomas Nixon, collaborative pianist; Dr. Carlos Gaviria, contrabass; Dr. Scott LaGraff, baritone voice; and SFA graduate student Martha Jhoana, harp.<br/><br/>Recital tickets are $8 for adults, $6 for seniors and $3 for students and youth. To purchase tickets, call the SFA Fine Arts Box Office at (936) 468-6407 or visit finearts.sfasu.edu. For additional information, contact the SFA School of Music at (936) 468-4602.<br/>