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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 2004
Page
15
South Carolina saw high school seniors average 986 on the SAT, a three point drop from the prior year, ending a period of progress that had placed the state at the top for improvement. Education officials urge continued focus on teaching current students and preventing a downward trend.
The Aiken Standard lists staff roles and contact emails including Editor Jeffrey B. Wallace Managing Editor Ellen C. Priest Systems Manager J. David Boyd and others. It shows an internal staff roster with names and corresponding Aiken Standard domains.
The piece argues liberals hate President Bush not only for policies but for his faith, tax cuts, and war stance. It contrasts liberal fear of truth with Bush’s religious conviction and calls out leftist critiques of immigration and education. It likens anti Bush sentiment to a political jihad and mocks liberal media and culture.
The article salutes Mia Hamm as she ends a 17 year run with the U S national team at the Athens Olympics marking a watershed in U S soccer Her goals 153 and leadership helped World Championships Olympic golds and inspire a generation of players including Heather O Reilly Abby Wambach Joy Fawcett and Julie Foudy
A citizen urges fellow voters to participate in elections, defend Christian values, and demand moral standards from leaders. The letter laments same sex marriage debates, spankings, and U S wars, arguing wisdom and laws should align with God. It stresses family roles and patriotism as foundations for a prosperous country.
A letter from Joaquin Godoy of Aiken notes growing Democratic enthusiasm in a historically conservative area. He credits outreach and engagement with increased Black voter participation and broad turnout at meetings ahead of the November presidential election.
Readers are invited to send opinions to the Aiken Standard. Address Letters to the Editor at P O Box 456 Aiken South Carolina 29802. Email swallace at aikenstandard com and fax 803 648 6052 for submissions.
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