Riverbanks Zoo reaches 25 years as beloved state icon
Editorial reflects on Riverbanks Zoo birth in 1974 on the Saluda River and its growth into a national symbol. It honors five key founders and staff members Satch Krantz George Davis Alan Shoemaker Bob Seibels Al Utsey, praising the zoo’s impact on generations of students and the community.
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NATO at Fifty Faces Kosovo Test as War Shakes Legacy
The article reflects on NATO's 50th anniversary shifting from ceremonial diplomacy to warfare in Kosovo. It warns of possible humiliation by Belgrade’s leadership and criticizes those who argue NATO is underplanned, while praising the alliance's past achievements and urging it to meet the Kosovo test to justify future celebrations.
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Desensitizing Youth Through Violence in Film and Games
A reflective piece argues that crowded church pews and mass comfort mask a warning about culture desensitizing youth to violence. It links Columbine to media effects, citing Matrix and Saving Private Ryan, Doom, and Hollywood trends, and urges parental and societal action to curb violent images and access.
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Nation reels as gun lobby faces backlash after Littleton
In the wake of the Littleton massacre, gun control bills in Colorado Florida and California were withdrawn while the NRA cut its Denver convention to one day. Public opinion shifts as voters grow hostile to gun violence and states consider tougher limits amid court rulings on the Second Amendment. Some cities move against gun manufacturers and tobacco analogies surface about public health costs. The era may be turning as a shocked nation reconsiders gun ownership.
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Village volunteers honor historic preservation and Herbert Rudnick
Readers praise the Aiken Historic Preservation Commission for openness and helpful advice in meeting codes while sharing memories of Herbert Rudnick. The letter recalls community support, offers residents to submit their "Herbert stories," and notes the commissioning of a tribute collection to honor his life.
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