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Latin should not be considered a dead language

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By Matthew Villanueva, Features Assignment Editor “E pluribus unum.” Out of many, one. This Latin phrase has been the motto of the United States since 1782, and it likely will not be leaving any time soon. Despite the connotation that Latin is dead, the language surrounds your daily life. The term “Et Cetera,” literally translates…

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Mulryan makes his mark

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By Kiara Catanzaro Staff Writer Language has a powerful legacy on society. What we learn from previous cultures is determined from the language. At least, John Mulryan seems to think so. Mulryan, who retired in 2011 after 45 years as an English professor at Bonaventure, published his second book translation in 2012. His translation of…

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