Accountability in Lafayette boosts academics in sports
In Lafayette, a new policy requires weekly teacher sign offs on student athletes eligibility. If homework is late or grades slip, a student can be barred from competition. The system favors discretion, tying play to effort and attendance while aligning athletes with nonathlete peers.
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Stop the Haggl ing Let's Pass Deficit Reduction Plan
Editorial argues Congress should adopt any deficit reduction plan despite flaws. It notes the Senate and House plans will shift through negotiation, warns against inaction, and emphasizes the long term harm of rising interest payments and debt. It asserts imperfect but necessary action over paralysis.
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Scientists urged to rate fields for research funding
A joint National Academy of Engineering National Academy of Sciences and Institute of Medicine panel urged wiser use of taxpayer dollars and proposed field by field ratings to guide White House and Congress. They claimed the nation could stay a world science leader without big funding increases amid concerns over deficits and broad research impact.
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Legislators attendance dispute sparks letter to editor
Lam contesting a front page claim that lawmakers averaged 78 percent attendance. He argues three leaders are understated and that many committee and street meetings are not counted, urging context on data limits and broader outreach in governance. William Bartlett Bush comments on rally permits and downtown planning cooperation.
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Cancer Night at Stadium Sparks Tobacco Debate
A Syracuse Chiefs game last week featured Cancer Control Night. In the first inning Columbus Clippers hit a home run as smoke from cigars wafted around the stands. Fans urge a tobacco free arena and smoke free seating in future stadium plans. Frank G. Rhodes of the Onondaga County American Cancer Society weighs in.
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Letter Questions Double Standards in High-Profile Cases
A reader argues that Alex Alexander’s five year sentence for a 1.4 million bribe case shows bias when Boesky Milken and Helmsley served shorter terms or avoided punishment. The writer urges consistency, calls for addressing IRS debts, and contends compassionate justice is needed for all involved.
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WSYR Hosts Mock Dialect Critics Call Out Nonsense
Nancy J. Havernick of East Syracuse complains to Ron Tarsi, WSYR manager, that morning hosts mocked Chinese-American speech after Riordan defeated Wu in the Los Angeles mayoral race. She notes similar bias if other groups were targeted and questions lack of accountability.
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