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The No Child Left Behind Act and student apathy are challenges facing Athens children today, said Clarke County educators Wednesday. "I believe that (the No Child Left Behind Act) is based on standardized test scores, and I believe that is wrong," Maxine Easom, principal of Clarke Central High School, said at the "Educating Black Youth in Athens" lecture, sponsored by African-American Studies, African Studies and the African-American Cultural Center. … 0 Comments
Transportation proposals made by both parties running for Student Government Association are already in the works, University Transit mangers say. The Office Party is campaigning on a plan of extending on-campus transportation to 24 hours. In recent years, University Transit has planned to implement 24-hour transportation, Chris Baker, assistant manager for operations of University Transit, said. … 5 Comments
Georgia must develop detailed implementation strategies and a realistic timeline for expanding medical education, the Board of Regents said Wednesday. The regents agreed to expand physician education by 60 percent, according to a news release issued by the regents. … 1 Comment
The Office Party Males-20 Females-14 Greeks-16 Current SGA officers-13 Freshmen-12 Sophomores-10 Juniors-11 Graduate students-1 Arrests since 2006-1 The Foundation Party Males-20 Females-10 Greeks-The party refused to give this information. Current SGA of … 3 Comments
For $10 you can buy a haircut and contribute to AIDS Athens today. Clips for a Cause is offering students the opportunity to get their hair cut by stylists in Athens to raise money for the first annual student-led AIDS Walk/Run Athens between 9 a.m. and 3 p. … 3 Comments
A University student was arrested and charged with two felony counts and one misdemeanor of possession of drugs. David Orne was served a warrant on Feb. 4 for felony possessions of oxycodone and propoxyphene and misdemeanor marijuana possession. Thomas Gaiennie and Jay Thomas were also charged with misdemeanor possession of marijuana. … 24 Comments
