Marsalis concert catalyzes new African American history center
Wynton Marsalis performed at USC Aiken Etherredge Center to benefit the Center for African American History Art and Culture. The upcoming center will be in the Emanu al Institute Building at York Street and Richland Avenue, aiming to unite community through shared history and music. The event highlighted interconnection and learning across differences.
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Columbia Student Wins 20000 Coca Cola Scholar Award
Columbia student Jamelle Smith, a C.A. Johnson High School senior, earned a Coca Cola Scholar award of 20000 and plans to attend South Carolina State University to study elementary education. State officials attended the State House event noting SC seniors won more than 12 hundred million dollars in college scholarships from 2002 to 2004, highlighting public schools' success.
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Aiken Standard Staff Directory Details
Publisher Scott B. Hunter edits the paper with Jeffrey B. Wallace as editor and Arthur T. Zappa directing advertising. Ellen C. Priest is business manager and Timothy E. O Briant leads edit operations. Phillip Yates byates oversees production and Scot Newcom handles circulation. J David Boyd manages systems and Letitia Jefferson runs customer service.
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Civil rights in Aiken County progress and gaps
Aiken residents reflect on four decades of civil rights, noting slow but real progress and continued work. They cite remaining gaps in county departments, lack of diversity at decision tables, and insist talent should dictate hires. They stress equality starts in school, home, and church, with youth to lead future efforts.
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History repeats and never repeat themes in Trevelyan quote
The quote from historian George Macaulay Trevelyan notes that history may repeat itself and may not due to the infinite complexity of past events. It emphasizes limits in predicting the future by analogy and suggests cautious use of historical parallels.
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Tiger Woods criticized for poor sportsmanship at Masters
Dan Toth of Warrenville argues in the April 11 edition that Tiger Woods shows dramatic reactions, tantrums, and bad language when he misses shots. The writer says fame and skill do not excuse rude conduct and urges better manners in golf.
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ANWR drilling urged as solution to rising gasoline prices
A CSRA resident argues the United States should expand ANWR drilling to lower fuel costs. The letter blames OPEC and foreign dependence for high gas prices and warns the nation’s security is at risk while the war on terror continues.
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Viewpoint urges ANWR oil for U.S. energy sovereignty
A letter to the editor argues America should be self sufficient in crude oil citing 17 billion barrels of oil and 34 trillion cubic feet of natural gas under Alaska's ANWR. It claims minimal disruption and 250000 to 735000 jobs plus 4.2 billion in federal revenue within five years, asserting petroleum as essential until alternatives emerge.
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U S urged to back Darfur intervention amid rising famine
Voices across the United States press for multinational action to support the African Union in Darfur. With seven months of silence after genocide declarations and looming famine, advocates warn up to a million could die without rapid U N Security Council intervention and robust international aid.
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Aiken Standard Targets City Supporter in Primary Coverage
The Aiken Standard features Jane Vaughters with bold front page emphasis on an ethics complaint claim. City officials say she had right to address the BIA as a private citizen, while the Ethics Commission could not confirm a report.
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Looking Up From Our Depths in a Life of Faith
Column reflecting on loss and resilience with John Wooden’s memories of a Martinsville high school title game miscue. It compares depths of defeat to rising faith, citing Psalm 130 and the value of looking up to call on the Lord.
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Pushy Parents as CEOs Overwhelm Teachers, School Pressure
Lisa Jacobson, chief executive of Inspirion, describes parents entering schools as CEOs and pressuring teachers to change grades, highlighting a trend of parents coercing educators and overwhelming staff.
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