Fulton Wrestler Bennett Captures National Title In 109 Pound Class
Danielle Bennett of Fulton wins the 109-pound division at the first U S High School Girls Wrestling Association tournament in Ann Arbor Michigan, pinning four opponents and clinching a technical fall. Despite skepticism from some coaches she thrives, inspiring peers and coaches like her own Mike Conners and others who praise her skill and perseverance.
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G. Ray Bodley High School
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Peavey
West Genesee
Shaan Chima
Syracuse Newspapers
Morrisville
Eaton High School
Ted Avery
Solomon’s Stupidity Attacks Annan Prompt Racist Outcry
A U S congressman Gerald Solomon of Ilion Falls sparked outrage by calling UN Secretary General Kofi Annan to be horsewhipped. Critics labeled the remark racist and demeaning to Africa and the United Nations, condemning the attack on Annan and defending the secretary general’s actions.
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Rllens Falls
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Bill Clinton
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Iraq
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Congress
Payne
International Relations
Avenue of the Arts debate cited in Herald American column
In Dick Case’s Herald American column, Dr. Daniels disputes arts funding as unproductive and taxes, while citing The Handbook for the Arts by Roy M. Goodman. The booklet notes arts contributed 18.4 billion to the New York state economy in 1995 and supported hundreds of thousands of jobs across related industries.
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Avenue of Arts
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den of the Avenue of the Arts
Avenue of the Arts sparks debate on art funding and careers
Syracuse artist Jan Navales argues for a practical arts path, challenging Dr. Jennifer Daniels view that art serves only poetry and gardens. Navales, a Syracuse University design instructor and entrepreneur, cites personal trials shaping support for a dedicated Avenue of the Arts and for schools offering business training to artists rather than focusing solely on college prep.
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Syracuse University
School of Design
Not all schools should be equal in a city column
North Syracuse reader William Berkley criticizes Joseph Perkins March 18 Herald Journal column arguing against demanding equal quality urban schools. He asserts his own daughter’s private schooling and tax burden show funding disparities, urging readiness to learn and teachers focusing on instruction.
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Herald- Journal
William Berkley
North
Syracuse
Mass Shooting Sparks Fearful Call For Safer Schools
A pair of Arkansas boys reportedly armed with rifles and ammunition triggered shock and horror as another school shooting forced a community to question safety. An official warned of guns among youths and a culture of violence, urging respect for life and nonviolent problem solving.
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