Easter message of resurrection and hope across communities
Easter celebrates the risen Jesus, whose crucifixion and empty tomb mark a new chapter in history. The piece reflects on Palm Sunday through Easter morning, noting disciples' fear, Mary Magdalene’s encounter, and the global reach of the holiday's faith, distinct from secular customs.
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Aiken County
Aiken Standard Staff Roster Names Editorial Team
The Aiken Standard lists staff including Publisher Scott B. Hunter Editor Jeffrey B. Wallace Piie Garth Managing Tim O Briant Pressroom Supervisor James R. Bennett Jr J David Boyd as current leadership and roles.
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Timothy E. O'Briant
James R. Bennett Jr
J. David Boyd
Title IX debate on college sports and fairness
The author argues Title IX has driven male teams like wrestling to extinction to satisfy proportionality rules. Administrators fear lawsuits, not reason, and money flows to football while women’s programs lag. The piece urges balanced solutions without reviving mud wrestling or bias.
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California State University System
Reason Magazine
Aiken Standard Letters on Weather Race and Education
A spring column recalls warm weather, clean county efforts, and civic pride. The writer jokes about Rotarians, notes South Carolina hires coach Dave Odom, and reflects on education, parenting, and school discipline with praise for teachers and concern for student conditions.
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Soul and afterlife debate echoes through scripture
Letter writer defends conscious soul existence after death against Mr Gilbert and Watchtower claims. He cites Luke 23 43 Matthew 17 Deuteronomy 34 5 2 Corinthians 5 Philippians 1 21 24 and Genesis 1 27 asserting soul body separation and eternal life with God, criticizing exegesis over interpretation and noting Jehovah’s Witnesses denial of this doctrine.
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