The Real Madness of March in College Sports
Editorial argues that March Madness masks a failure to graduate student athletes. It cites Richard Lapchick findings showing low graduation rates for many men’s teams led by Oklahoma with zero, while women’s teams show better rates. The piece urges coaches and athletic directors to be held to graduation standards or lose their jobs.
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America
Richard Lapchick
Institute For Diversity and Ethics In Sport
University of Central Florida
University of Oklahoma
Letters to the Editor policy for Aiken Standard
The Aiken Standard explains how readers should submit letters to the editor including required signature mailing address and contact numbers for verification. It notes editing and a limit of one letter every 30 days to ensure diverse viewpoints.
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Aiken
Aiken Stanard
S.C
Aiken Standard Staff and Executives Listed
A list details Scott B. Hunter publisher Jeffrey B. Wallace advertising director Art Zappa business manager Ellen C. Priest and department heads including production director Phillip Yates circulation director Scot Newcomb customer service manager Letitia Jefferson from the Aiken Standard staff.
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Scott B. Hunter
Jeffrey B. Wallace
Art Zappa
Timothy B. O'Briant
Phillip Yates
Scot Newcom
Tax cuts can boost growth and benefit the average American
The piece argues the core question is whether Bush's tax cut will spur enough growth to raise overall revenue and benefit Joe and Jill Average. It cites the 2001 cuts, discusses who pays taxes, and defends a tax reduction as a path to job growth and higher incomes, despite deficits.
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General Treasury
Bill Gates
Joe
Jill
Bill Clinton
Democratic Party
Senate
Bush
Federal Treasury
Ronald Reagan
Rescue of Kodi ak Honored by Community Letters
Sam thanks Aiken Public Safety Jeff Wilson and the rescue team for their hard work during the March 26 2008 effort to save Kodi ak the horse. Special thanks to Sally Hyman Jeff Wilson Eddie’s Falks and Ea Coward for care and final resting place. The letter also urges support for troops and freedom amid war protests.
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Sam
Kodi ‘Ak
Aiken Public Safety
Jeff Wilson
Aiken
Sally Hyman
Carolina Equine Clinic
City of Aiken
Falks
Eddies
Kody
Ea Coward
Kelli Hofstetter
USC Aiken Students Host American Cancer Society Relay Walk
USC Aiken students organized an American Cancer Society Relay Walk on their campus on Friday March 21. Vivian M Goldman thanks the students for their hard work and dedication.
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USC Aiken
American Cancer Society
Girl Scout Cookies Lead to Bahamas Confusion
Jim Wetzel of Aiken questions the proceeds from his Girl Scout cookie order after a visiting scout reveals the funds will be used for a trip to the Bahamas, challenging the household rule against keeping cookies in the kitchen. He wonders if a Bahamas merit badge or World Congress trip justifies the sale.
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Girl Scouts
Bahamas
Jim Wetzel Aiken
Heart Board thanks community for Viva Heart Vegas support
The Aiken Women's Heart Board thanks the community for support of the Viva Heart Vegas benefit and notes a donation of 358,000 to the American Heart Association. They praise volunteers, staff, and special guests, and acknowledge Eleanor Bookstaver's 34 years of leadership in funding heart research.
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Aiken Women’ Heart Board
Aiken
Viva Heart Vegas
American Heart Assation
Agnes Hobson
John McMahan
Vince Cloud
Larry Talbert
Stan Goodman
Dave Buchannan
John Kosko
Mary Ann Findley
Steve
Ginny Peterson
Bob Kosky
Mike Catshall
Etherredge Center
Jane Schumacher
Jack Benjamin
Ashey Finch
Heart Board
Eleanor Bookstaver
Aiken Women’s, Heart Board
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Mar Ging Re
David Boyd
Corstomer Sautstce
Letitia Jefferson
United States
Vivian M. Goldman
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