Alan B Miller Nursing Building boosts USC Aiken campus health care
Editorial commends USC Aiken for dedicating the 25,000 square foot Alan B Miller Nursing Building funded by Universal Health Services and local contributors. The piece notes how improved nurse training supports Aiken County health history from a 1970s care crisis to modern regional treatment and oncology nursing scholarships.
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Usc Aiken
Alan B. Miller
Aiken County
Aiken County Hospital
Aiken County Hospital Corporation of America
Aiken Regional Medical Centers
Robert Alexander
Aiken County Higher Education Commission
ARMC
Miller
Sex education and unwed pregnancy in America
The piece argues America's high rate of unwed pregnancy is worse than in other advanced nations. It blames lack of sex education and a solely abstinence focused approach, advocating teaching about dangers of sexual diseases and pregnancy to encourage responsible behavior. It contrasts nations with pragmatic sex education that helps prevent ruin for youths.
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America
Debate Over Ten Commandments in Schools Divides Nation
The piece argues Congress should return authority to school principals to enforce discipline and dress codes, amid debate sparked by an amendment allowing posting of the Ten Commandments in public schools. It cites court limits, student behavior concerns, and examples like Columbine and New York City policing as context for potential policy changes.
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Congress
House of Representatives
Tom Tancredo
R-Colo
Littleton
Columbine High School
Washington Post
House
New York Times
Richmond
Marilyn Manson
New York City
New York
Bush dominance as GOP hopeful fuels party’s infighting
Bush’s New Hampshire visit sparks a media frenzy and a flurry of attacks from rivals and Democrats. Polls show him well ahead of Gore in NH, while analysts debate why the governor’s rise captivates national attention. Bush defends no tax hikes and dodges personal life questions as he remains the leading force in the party.
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Bedford
George W. Bush
Texas
Austin
Bush
Lamar ‘Alexander
Pat Buchanan
Gary Bauer
Bob Smith
Supreme Court
Steve Forbes
New Hampshire
Elizabeth Dole
John McCain
Joe Andrew
Democratic National Committee
DNC
al Gore
Bill Clinton
Washington
Time
Newsweek
New Castle
Wmur-Tv
Letters on teen dress and authority spark school debate
A reader defends teens from parental overreach over clothing choices and argues students should not face school discipline or criminal records for dress. The letter cites a prior editoral urging boys to pull up their pants and warns of widespread consequences for youths.
Take care of our own before fixing Europe
Bob Baris of Aiken argues that US funds should prioritize domestic needs over NATO bombing costs. He questions the budget surplus, cites Medicare cuts, and warns resources are stretched for recruitment while NATO countries plan rebuilding aid. He urges prioritizing home issues first.
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Europe
Milosevic
Julius Caesar
Alexander the Great
Hunters and Gatherers
Congress
NATO
Bob Baris Aiken
Graduation night bias against home schooled student sparks debate
Larry J Sightler recounts his niece Bobbie Jo Wilder a 1999 graduate who was denied prizes and entry to games at Project Graduation for being home schooled. He questions the committee policy noting SAT scores USC Aiken coursework and Ruth Patrick Center work while urging equal treatment for all graduates in Aiken County including home schooled students.
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Bobbie Jo Wilder
Augusta Choral Society
Usc-Aiken
Ruth Patrick
Bobbie Jo
Project Graduation
Aiken County
Larry J. Sightler
Graniteville
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Scott B. Hunter
Angela R. Nalley
Jeffrey B. Wallace
David Boyd
Kelly Cosky
Linda Chavez
Creators Syndicate
Jack Germond
Jules Witcover
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