Internet based education eyed for Texas colleges
Gov. Rick Perry formed a special commission to study revamping higher education with Internet based learning. Experts urged embracing tech as the future classroom, noting West Texas A&M's online courses and plans for more. The traditional college experience remains, but online options could broaden access nationwide.
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Gates Millennium Scholars Program Seeks Wider Awareness
The Gates Millennium Scholars program offers 50 million dollars annually for 20 years to fund minority college scholarships, but only 250 of 17,000 applications had been completed by February 14. Deadline is March 15. Applicants need a 3.3 GPA, financial need, leadership, and minority status. Call 1 877 690 4677 or visit gmsp.org.
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Food For the Soul
Verse of the Day editorial note on marriage and diet
Editorial note from Amarillo Daily News explains left page opinions reflect editors while other columns show writers views. Verse of the Day quotes a biblical restriction on marriage and dietary abstention for believers.
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Four Black Jurors and the Diallo Verdict Spark Debate
Leonard Pitts argues four black jurors who acquitted four white cops in Amadou Diallo's 41Shot episode expose deep trust gaps between minority communities and justice. He notes patterns from Rodney King and OJ Simpson, questions if Diallo would have survived if he were white, and urges courts and police to earn broader trust.
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McCains luster may not last in GOP clash with Bush
Opinion piece from Claremont argues John McCain has strong heroism and candor but warns flaws and erratic stances could doom a potential presidential bid. It cites his divorce, campaign finance reform stance, cigarette tax, and demagogic tactics as weaknesses likely to be exposed if he is the Republican nominee.
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Clinton Pushes Putin as Russia Teeters Toward Tyranny
A critical view argues Putin is chosen by oligarchs to shield entrenched power as Russia faces an economic collapse, war in Chechnya, and civil liberties decline. Clinton’s praise fuels U.S. tension amid Babitsky disappearance and fears of Weimar-like drift.
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