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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1998

Page

7

UF President Steps Down After 'Oreo' Remark Controversy

John Lombardi the University of Florida president will resign within the year after referring to his new boss as an Oreo. The remark, made at a private Christmas party, involved Chancellor Adam Herbert who is Black. Lombardi apologized and discussed his future with regents and Herbert amid ongoing campus tensions.

John Lombardi University of Florida Referri An ‘Oreo Fort Myers Lombardi Herbert Oreo University of North Florida Jacksonville Florida Public University System Legis Filey Gainesville Ric Gauthier

Corporations back high school stadiums in Golden district

In Golden Colorado Jefferson County plans two new stadiums for Arvada West and Lakota West with U.S. West and Pepsi sponsorships. Bonds totaling 12.5 million will be repaid by sponsors with 4.1 million pledged so far. U.S. West will name both sites and fund signage while Pepsi has exclusive cola rights. Schools face policies to keep sponsors at arm's length amid criticism of commercializing education.

Golden Colo Steve Cutlip Arvada West High Cutlip Jefferson County U.S. West Pepsi- Cola Co Sor Blair Irvin Ohio High School Athletic Association Pepsi US West Dave Bergie M2 Sports Columbia Health One Oatman America Campbell Soup Exxon Donald Oatman Ry Ogie Forge Michael Mitchell

Mother shoots daughters then calls 911 in Kissimmee

A 30 year old Kissimmee mother Rachel Gonzalez shot her two daughters Diana four and Elena two in the head around noon, then told a 911 operator she did not know why. Diana died at a hospital, Elena died hours later. Police expected to charge her. Neighbors say the family faced eviction and financial hardship.

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