Hallman best choice for USCA chancellor
Editorial urges Dr Tom Hallman to be named chancellor of USC Aiken. Hallman, interim since June after Robert Alexander’s retirement, is praised for strong credentials and for leading USCA through a period of growth. The piece argues Dr Palms should select Hallman to maintain the university’s stable trajectory and minimize disruption.
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Hollow Victory for Bush as Court Provides No Clear Resolve
The Supreme Court ruling is described as a hollow victory that fails to bring national direction amid election chaos. Critics say the per curiam decision deepens divisions and offers no real favor to Texas Governor George W. Bush or the path to a credible presidency. A transition to president-elect under better circumstances remains hoped for but unlikely.
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Bush
Our newspaper mirrors the community in human life
In a reflective note, editors describe the staff as a mix of emotions and experiences, from pride at graduations and new births to grief over losses and staff changes. The piece stresses that a newspaper is a living reflection of its community and invites readers to connect.
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Charles Dickens
Dan Jenkins
Letters express politics as serious yet unsophisticated
In the Aiken Standard letter from Owen Jones of Aiken, New Ellenton readers celebrate Silver Bluff football's state title amid claims that national politics are overemphasized. The writer contrasts Gore’s seriousness with Bush’s appeal to rural and suburban voters, arguing community values and sports foster political health.
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Philosophical clash over Florida vote framed as vending machine analogy
Cal Tice argues the Florida election dispute reveals two core beliefs liberal idealism and conservative realism. Liberals seek to count every vote and fix imperfection, while conservatives accept uncertainty and adhere to rules to avoid a lawless process. The piece frames the dispute as a deeper national fault line.
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Aiken Standard welcomes Letters to the Editor
The Aiken Standard invites brief letters with the writer signature mailing address and daytime and home telephone numbers for verification. All letters may be edited or condensed. Address letters to Letters to the Editor Aiken Standard P O Box 456 Aiken SC 29802 Email Swallace duesouth.net Fax 803 648 6052
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