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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 2012

Page

3

Fisher v University of Texas ruling and diversity debate

The Austin American Statesman discusses Fisher v University of Texas and Grutter v Bollinger, noting shifts in Supreme Court justices and potential limits on race based admissions. It outlines Abigail Fishers 2008 application, the top 10 percent rule, UTs diversity goals, and broader questions about fairness and socioeconomic factors in college admissions.

Fisher University of Texas U.S. Supreme Court Elena Kagan Grutter John Paul Stevens David Souter Anthony Kennedy Antonin Scalia Clarence Thomas John Roberts Samuel Alito O'Connor Abigail Noel Fisher Ut-Austin Texas Stephen F. Austin High School Sugar Land Louisiana State University Austin Supreme Court Austin American Statesman

Odessa 2K Winner Publishes Peace Message

The 1988 Pulitzer Prize winner in Odessa is highlighted with publisher Laura Dennis and editor Patrick Canty. The paper emphasizes freedom as self-control guided by moral standards including the Coveting Commandment the Golden Rule and the Declaration of Independence.

Bond should ask for more high schools in ECISD

Odessa area reader urges more high schools instead of expanding two mega campuses. The writer, a high school counselor, warns current bond plans would swell student crowds, worsen safety, and force class cuts. He supports smaller, multiple campuses and notes lost facilities and travel burdens from present arrangements. Bond failure risk prompts call for better, smaller learning communities.

Odessa High School ECISD Odessa Midland Ector County Ector High School OHS Frost Career Center Ector Junior, High Ag Farm

Voters urged to see full bond costs for school expansion

A reader urges disclosure of total bond expenses including interest and fees for a $129,000 school expansion proposal. They question the true cost projection, suggesting pay-as-you-go funding could save hundreds of millions and noting past rapid funding feats by Mr. Mendez. See you at the polls.

Hector) Mendez

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