Tattoo Art Debate Faces South Carolina Conservatism
The article reports on local reactions in Aiken to a First Amendment tattoo case and broader protest over tattoo art as artistic expression. Stakeholders include artist advocate Schildkraut, Aiken Center for the Arts leaders Kristin Brown and Mary Ellen Krippner, and tattooists like Ronald White, highlighting tensions between artistic protection and conservative community values.
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White
U.S Supreme Court
Schildkrout
Schildkraut
Columbia
Washington
Aiken
New York
Aiken Center For the Arts
Brown
Center For the Arts
Mary Ellen Krippner
City of Aiken
Arts Commission
Aiken Arts Commission
Eye of the beholder inking debate shapes modern tattoo culture
The piece argues tattooing has entered the contemporary art world with critics and artists noting its growing acceptance. It cites a 2003 Ohio University study and profiles artists John Glenn Campbell and Jackie Chattaj in Myrtle Beach and Dillon.
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Tony Baughman
John Glenn Campbell
North Carolina
Body Art Ink Tattoo Studio
Myrtle Beach
South Carolina
Aiken County
Ken May
D.C
Steve
Aiken
Augusta
McCormick
Ohio University
United States
Ronald White
California
Campbell
Guy Aitchison
Dillon
Pedro
Dillon County
Jackie Chattaj
Body Ink Art
No Child Left Behind Scrutiny Reveals Subgroup Loopholes
The article examines how states exclude certain student groups from AYP counts under No Child Left Behind. It highlights gaps in Texas, Arkansas, and California where test scores by race or category are omitted or underrepresented. Critics call for uniform thresholds and definitions of proficiency to prevent gaming the system.
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South Carolina
Foster
Aiken
NCLB
California
Chicago
Northwest
Virginia
Bush
Texas
Arkansas
Dianne Piche
Citizens’ Commission On Civil Rights
Roberson
Rob Novit
Grand jury seals indictments in Duke lacrosse case
A Durham grand jury issued two sealed indictments against Duke University lacrosse players in connection with an alleged rape at a team party. Attorney Robert Ekstrand claimed the two men are innocent and did not reveal the suspects. The indictments were sealed under state law and may be unsealed when defendants are arrested or appear in court.
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Durham
Duke University
Robert Ekstrand
Superior Court
Ronald Stephens
Ryan McFadyen
Duke
Glen Bachman
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