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YPSILANTI, Mich. – For the first time this season, the Eastern Michigan women's tennis team lost in a Mid-American Conference match when Miami (12-6, 4-1 MAC) handed the Eagles a 4-3 loss on Friday afternoon.
In the doubles portion of the match, Miami lost two of the three sets and surrendered the doubles point to EMU (12-7, 5-1 MAC). At No. 2 doubles, freshman Andreea Badileanu and senior Nimisha Mohan pounded their opponents, 8-2.
Miami won four of the six singles matches in order to secure the match victory. At No. 1 singles, Mohan won in three sets by a final of 6-2, 4-6, 6-2. In her first singles match of the 2014 campaign, junior Alix Thurman won 7-5, 6-0 at No. 4. Playing at No. 5, Junior Christine Guerrazzi won in two sets as well, 6-3, 7-5 while sophomore Ana Rajkovic won in three sets at No. 6 singles, 5-7, 6-1, 6-3.
Miami returns to action tomorrow when they travel to Toledo for a 1 p.m. conference bout against the Rockets.
Singles competition
1. Nimisha Mohan (MU) def. Klara Supejova (EMU) 6-2, 4-6, 6-2
2. Diana Davitaia (EMU) def. Andreea Badileanu (MU) 7-5, 6-2
3. Nino Mebuke (EMU) def. Christiana Raymond (MU) 6-0, 6-1
4. Alix Thurman (MU) def. Mariya Toncheva (EMU) 7-5, 6-0
5. Christine Guerrazzi (MU) def. Daphne Friedrichs (EMU) 6-3, 7-5
6. Ana Rajkovic (MU) def. Maria Paula Ribero (EMU) 5-7, 6-1, 6-3
Doubles competition
1. Klara Supejova/Nino Mebuke (EMU) def. Christine Guerrazzi/Alix Thurman (MU) 8-3
2. Andreea Badileanu/Nimisha Mohan (MU) def. Diana Davitaia/Maria Paula Ribero (EMU) 8-2
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The IOC Evaluation Commission plays a key role in assessing the capacity of Youth Olympic Games (YOG) Candidate Cities to host the Youth Olympic Games.
The task of the Evaluation Commission is to assess each YOG Candidate City's project through the analysis of their Candidature Files and all other documentation provided. Following this first assessment, the Evaluation Commission produces a report, based on which the IOC Executive Board will decide which cities will continue to the second phase of the bid process.
In the second phase, the Evaluation Commission will request further details to clarify certain areas of each shortlisted city's project and hold video conferences with each city. These video conferences provide an opportunity for the cities and all other parties involved in the bids to present their projects to the Commission and allows for a dialogue to take place between the cities and the Commission. In conclusion to its analysis, the Commission produces a written technical report which, in line with the Olympic Charter, is sent to all IOC members one month before the election of the Host City and is made public on the IOC website. On the day of the election, each YOG Candidate City makes a presentation to the IOC Session and IOC members have the opportunity to ask questions. The Evaluation Commission chair also makes a final report to the Session. An electronic vote then takes place and the Host City is elected.
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SUFFOLK -- When election officials completed counting absentee ballots, the number was 326.
326 votes separated Mayor Linda Johnson from the closer of her 2 challengers, Councilman Leroy Bennett.
326 votes allows Johnson to hold onto her position for another term.
'I certainly would have liked to have seen higher numbers, but, you know, a win is a win, and I look forward to representing every single person in Suffolk,' Johnson told 13News Wednesday. 'I think it says everybody worked very hard and really wanted this job, and I'm just very proud to have it.'
The winning margin is especially small compared to the 40,661 total votes cast in the mayor's race.
Another number from elections that stands out: 79, the number of votes that borough Lue Ward a win in his bid to represent Nansemond Borough. Ward will fill the seat currently held by Robert Barclay, IV.
'We really did, some would call it the grass root. We went door to door, every community in the whole part of my Nansemond Borough,' said Ward. 'I'm gonna bring, probably, some fresh ideas. i want to bring some type of togetherness, you know, and I'm gonna serve the people of my borough the best way that I can.'
Of her upcoming term as mayor, Johnson said, 'What's next is to continue getting more jobs, more economic development into our city, making sure we keep improving the community for the lives of our citizens. We're gonna work very, very hard to make Suffolk better and better.
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HAZARD—Some things are happening in downtown Hazard, and while you may not be able to see them just yet, a group of local residents hope that will change in the coming months.
Only a few decades ago Hazard's downtown represented the city's economic center. Perry County;s residents traveled there to shop, eat, or spend time. Today, that's not so much the case. A new downtown revitalization committee is working, however, to try and bring back some of the area's past splendor, but they say it won't happen overnight.
"There is no magic wand to make this happen overnight," said Robert Donnan, a professional facilitator the committee brought on to help in the early stages of their work. "What we believe is that there's a lot of talent and leadership that can be used to leverage a volunteer effort, fundraising, and a very targeted approach."
The committee brings together ideas from several different sources, from nonprofit groups like the Pathfinders of Perry County and the Appalachian Arts Alliance, to local residents hoping to make a difference in the local community. These early meetings have centered upon planning to create a more hospitable downtown with more business opportunities and an improved streetscape.
Donnan likened contemporary downtown Hazard to the much larger city of Asheville, North Carolina, 30 years ago, except he noted Asheville then had an even longer way to go than Hazard does now.
"They began the process of very painstakingly doing essentially what we're doing, step by step by step, and it will take a number of years to fully make this happen," Donnan said. "But it's a journey. As the old cliché goes, start by taking one step after another, and hopefully in a coordinated way."
Though the downtown revitalization committee is doing its own work, Donnan said the effort is not a new one and it will be done in conjunction with other groups, such as the Appalachian Arts Alliance which recently signed a lease to move into the former JIL Office building on Main Street, creating a sort of anchor for the change committee members hope will be coming to downtown.
The committee will host its first downtown event for the public next week with an end-of-the-season farmers' market. Committee member Allison Tse noted the event will serve as an appreciation for the area's farmers and their participation in the county's farmer's market, which wraps up another season this month. She said representatives from Holliday Farms have agreed to bring a hayride and pumpkins for painting, and she is hoping the market will attract other area farmers as well.
Discussion during the committee's meeting on Thursday also centered on a potential art walk to coincide with the annual Christmas parade scheduled for downtown next month. These ideas are aimed to introducing the committee to the public, Tse added, and help build credibility as they move forward with other projects.
But as the committee works to overcome inertia and get the ball rolling in downtown, Donnan said it will be important to maintain that energy and not get frustrated if they hit a few speed bumps along the way.
For now, however, there seems to be plenty of initiative in moving forward.
"The people who have come to our meeting have been really enthusiastic," Tse said. "People here really care about community and all talk about how downtown used to be, and they all have really strong feelings about what can we do to improve downtown."
The Downtown Autumn Farmer's Market will be held at the Hazard Amphitheatre from 4 to 6 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 25. Anyone wishing to participate can contact committee member Jenny Williams at 438-7658, or via email at email@example.com.


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Well, it would seem there should be adequate production in Puebla and Chattanooga to build the CrossPolo, but it would likely pillage Golf sales. So be it, they hardly sell and golf's anyway.
Im seriously looking for a very fuel efficient commuter to get my W8 out of my 100 mile a day commuter duty. It scares me every time I look at that $16K Elantra getting 40 mpg, especially when my co worker says he is regularly getting 42-43 with little trouble. Jetta TDI's are barely getting that, it at all these days.
I blame about 50% of it on the EPA, a solid 25% of it on the DOT and the remaining25% on VW's moronic accountants. Build it it Mexico or Brazil , where they are likely to be sold in 3-5 years anyway and let us have one. I'd buy it over the new new beetle in a heartbeat.
As someone wh thinks all VW's created after the Corrado are ugly, worthless, bloated pieces of ****....
I approve of this.
I guess that means it never will be available in the US.
nice lookin vw with a lot of goodies to offer.
VW is making a mistake if they do not sell this in the US and Canada.
I live in japan and see it once in a while. It saddens me deeply that when I return to the states I won't be able to buy one or see it anymore. Very cool car.
Seriously, these things would make a killing in Suburbia. Bring 'em on over
Awesome pictures they are just looking awesome thank you so much for the information.
I really like this...
CrossPolo Spotted in US!
Driving along Arizona desert back roads in my B6 Passat, I noticed something heading towards me, bright orange. I quickly turned to follow it but was cut off by a badgeless mkvi Jetta following it. When I began to tail both, they quickly turned in behind a gas station to lose me. It worked.
I suspect that both models were TDI since they were unmarked. Didn't have time to take pictures.
I frequent the same roads and this isn't the first new VW I've seen. Next time I'll be ready!
i would buy one of these
My Wife wants one of these but again another great vw that isn't offer in North america.
Living close Mexico, and these were to come to be released there, I would definitely see these rolling around the streets with Chihuahua plates.
Also, these look similar to the Cross Fox (just bigger) so that's why I think I would see these rolling around.
If I was ever going to buy another VW, this would be it.
4Motion + 6spd + Diesel please.
nice looking car but its out classed by most as there is now 4motion option
My wife is ready to trade our 06 gti in for this... Please bring it over! PLEASE!!
that looks really nice
Cool little car but not backing up the "rugged looks" with available AWD is kind of lame. Nothing like having the look of all terrain ability with out the all terrain ability....although digging up this old thread is pretty bad too.
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its an amazing car
Bringing this back from the dead today in Geneva VW just released the update to this car
I know this plea will go unanswered, but VW, please please please, you need to import the Polo for the US market.
There are those of us who want a smaller VW (read smaller than the soon to be released Golf MKVII).
If you want to get more sales and a larger customer base, pay attention that Mazda, Honda and even BMW are offering B segment cars and selling enough of them.
I so want this car
X2, and I lost interest in VW after the MK2. I swore I'd never want another new VW when that bloated pig MK3 came out and they only got worse from there. I would buy a Polo. No doubt.


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"Adios," she tweeted, getting onto a private plane.
"Meal with my baby on the throne before the show," Kim tweeted, eating off Versace plates with gold plated silverware.
"Last week i was in my other other Benz," but this week Kim opted for a more modest ride.
"Timing is everything," she tweeted, with a photo of her blinged out wrist.
"Lamborghini Merci... Excuse my French when I'm in France...I'm just sayin'," Kim tweeted from a Paris showroom.
Just a "Cute pic at the airport before we came to Paris," posing in front of Kanye's matte black Lambo.
Though she prefers to cook at home with Kanye, "Oven Roasted Bone Marrow sounds delish don't you think?"
Thousands of dollars worth of Hermes cuffs are just "luxe."
"NYC life," to Kim? Louis Vuitton.
Don't be fooled by the rocks that she's got! "Bling bling," go Kim's huge diamond studs.
"And so my leather legging addiction continues thanks to J Brand," Kim captioned this photo of 6 pairs of J Brand leather pants that retail for $895 a pop, which grand total a little over $6,000.
Royals are just like us, aren't they? "Wishing my prince was here with me tonight."
Kim's version of travel wear? A "fresh airport look…Celine leather sweat pants, Helmut Lang t shirt, Kanye West for Guiseppe Zannoti heels." In case you didn't know, those heels cost $6,000.
Kim takes a walk down memory lane, visiting her old ride. "OMG Look at my initials #throwbackthursday."
"Yacht Life," Kim simply captioned this image.
Kim and Kanye, both dressed in designer duds, hop aboard their ride – a private plane.
"Hey Platinum Motorsport... get ready, I have a new toy! #G63 ," she tweeted with a photo of another exotic automobile.
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If you didn't know it already, Kim doesn't just have one pair of Kanye West's $6,000 heels, she has two!
Because what is more simple, than heavily embellished and jeweled Chanel bag?
"Look whose on the cover #facetoface ," Kim, who is featured on the cover of her makeup artist, Scott Barnes', latest book bragged.
Just "usual sister talk" between Kim and her 15-year-old sister Kylie Jenner!
"This is how we do.... Private plane & Wendy's! DNC party here we come." Because private planes are…simple.
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"Kardashian Kollection pants with Kanye West shoes. Perfect match," she tweeted about Kanye's $6,000 heels.
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A Trip to the Moon and the Future of Earth
Whether walking the surface of the moon or the hallways of the United States Senate, Harrison "Jack" Schmitt has "led the way" in a variety of areas. Schmitt brings to any discussion a unique breadth of experience, ranging from the scientific to the practical, from the administrative to the political.
A Harvard Ph.D. in geology and a Fulbright scholar, Schmitt was selected to serve as the lunar module pilot for Apollo 17, the last Apollo mission to the moon. He is the only scientist to go to the moon, and he is also the last of 12 men to step its surface.
Not content with shooting for the moon, he set his sights on the stars. After organizing and directing the activities of the Scientist-Astronaut Office and the Energy Program Office for NASA in 1973-75, Schmitt fulfilled a longstanding commitment by entering national politics. He was elected to the Senate from his home state of New Mexico in 1976. In the past two years in the Senate, the senator has led the way as chairman of several subcommittees and as a member of the army science board.
Please complete the attached coupon to join Senator Schmitt at the Athenaeum on, Monday, January 30, for a 5:30 p.m. reception and 6:00 dinner and presentation. With the background of a geologist, scientist, astronaut, pilot, educator, writer, and politician, Senator Schmitt is sure to attract a large crowd, so return your coupon right away to ensure a space.
Leadership in Business
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1989 8:00 a.m.
A school of geology, a school of business, and a 15-week New York Times best seller all bear his distinctive name. Yet T. Boone Pickens, Jr. is even better known for his high-profile business deals of the early 1980s. Join Mr. Pickens at the Athenaeum on February 2 to gain insight into one of the most discussed business figures of this decade.
Soon after graduating with a degree in geology from Oklahoma State in 1951, Mr. Pickens ventured forth with characteristic independence and formed his first oil company, Petroleum Exploration, Inc., with $2,500 in equity capital.
Only eight years later, he founded Mesa Petroleum Co., which has grown into the largest independent producer of domestic oil and gas in the United States. Reorganized in 1985 into Mesa Limited Partnership, Mr. Pickens' business was once again at. the forefront of industry innovation.
Mr. Pickens has earned widespread recognition for his role as shareholder-advocate and corporate activist. Founder and chairman of United Shareholders Association, he works with a membership of 25,000 to champion the rights of America's 47 million shareholders.
Adviser to the national Campaign for a Drug Free America, Mr. Pickens has also been a generous contributor to charitable foundations, as well as a strong proponent for education.
Please return the attached coupon immediately to ensure your place at the continental breakfast gathering. Mr. Pickens is certain to be a dynamic and interesting speaker, so join him at the Athenaeum.
WordsWorth Lunch
Once again the Athenaeum hosts the WordsWorth lunches, beginning Tuesday, January 31. Bring your favorite word, or any word you are intrigued with, and discuss meanings, literal interpretations, or just why it's your favorite word. Enjoy a delicious lunch during an hour of exhilarating intellectual discussion. Please complete the coupon and return it to the Athenaeum.
Sunday Brunch
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 1989 11:00 a.m.
The Athenaeum's most popular event takes place on February 5! Sign up right away to ensure a place and enjoy a fabulous brunch prepared by Chef Robert. (If you find you are unable to attend a brunch after signing up, please call the Athenaeum prior to noon on the Friday before each brunch, so that you can eat in Collins and someone else can come to the brunch.)
Sunday brunch is open to CMC persons and one guest each. Complete the coupon and return it to the Athenaeum as soon as possible.
Changes in Medical Ethics From a Physician's Point of View
Medical Ethics From a Philosophical Viewpoint
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 1989 5:00 p.m.
Medical Ethics From a Legal Point of View
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 1989 6:45 p.m.
Medical Ethics Symposium Panel
FEBRUARY 7, 1989 7:45 p.m.
If you are dying from an untreatable disease, should you be able to tell your doctor you do not want to receive sustenance, and should he respect your wishes? If a hospital receives a heart, should the patient who is completely insured receive it, or should the most needy patient get it, even if he cannot pay? If you test positive for AIDS, should your doctor tell your parents, if you are under 18 years old? If a physician suspects a patient is homicidal, what responsibility does the physician have to this person? If you are elderly and wish to die, is this your right? Who is primary in the surrogate-mother issue, the person bearing the child, the person donating the sperm, the person or persons receiving the baby, the baby itself? These questions probe very real concerns related to medical ethics.
At our two-day conference we examine medical ethics from medical, legal, and philosophical points of view.
Dr. Alan Gordon is the symposium coordinator. (He is the father of CMC student Peter Gordon '89 and CMC graduate Jill Gordon '84; Peter developed the plans for this symposium.) Dr. Gordon has an extensive background in many areas of medicine as practicing physician and teacher. He is a governor of the American Board of Internal Medicine. On February 6 he addresses the topic of "Changes in Medical Ethics from a Physician's Point of View."
On Tuesday, February 7, Dr. Gordon invites pre-med students, and anyone else interested in the physician's world, to attend an informal luncheon with him. He will deliver remarks on his profession and answer questions.
Judith Ross, who is associate director of programs in medical ethics at the UCLA Medical Center and a long-time associate at the Center for Bioethics, St. Joseph's Health System in Orange, California, the leading bioethics center in California, addresses medical ethics from a philosophical viewpoint before dinner on February 7.
Alex Capron, director of the President's Commission on Withholding Treatment and the Norman Topping Professor of Law, Medicine, and Public Policy, USC, discusses medical ethics from the legal point of view.
The format of this event allows you to ask questions after each address, as well as after the panel discussion that closes the symposium on February 7.
Please use the form in The Fortnightly to reserve your spot for Monday and/or Tuesday's events.
Open Forum Lunch
Open forum lunch is held at noon every Wednesday. No sign-up is required, and five spaces are reserved for faculty and staff members. Please Join us for this event open to the first 48 CMC people who arrive. Due to the popularity of this luncheon, it is only open to individuals from CMC.
An Evening of Jazz
SANDY OWEN, piano
PAUL CARMEN, saxophone
DONNA THOMAS, drums
The Athenaeum features Sandy Owen on Thursday, February 9, for an evening of jazz. Authentic California culture comes to the Athenaeum for this special evening combining new-age jazz with fine California cuisine.
Sandy Owen visited the Athenaeum three years ago for an outstanding and memorable evening of fine entertainment. Recently he finished his seventh album, Heart Crossings (1988), which once again put Sandy's name on the national jazz charts. The L.A. Times, in an article about a sold-out performance earlier this year, stated, "He is a pianist of considerable talent." Sandy will be joined by saxophonist Paul Carmen and percussionist Donna Thomas. Their talents will treat the ear with the soothing sounds from solo piano to up-beat boogiewoogie jazz. If you like quality music and you are looking for something different, you should not miss this exciting evening of jazz.
Life and Death in Shanghai
Nien Cheng, a political prisoner during China's Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution, has recounted her experiences in her bestseller, Life and Death in Shanghai (1986). The Athenaeum is honored to host her on Monday, February 13.
Cheng is the widow of a diplomat in China's government who became a general manager of Shell International Petroleum. Prior to her husband's death, she taught English at Shanghai University. After his death she became an adviser to management for Shell in Shanghai. It was then that Maoist Red Guards broke into her Shanghai home and sent her to the No. 1 Shanghai Detention House.
Falsely accused of spying, Nien Cheng suffered 61/2 years' imprisonment and torture at the hands of the Red Guards. She not only had to survive illness and physical abuse, but also had to withstand constant pressure to "confess" crimes of which she was not guilty. Throughout her imprisonment and despite her torture, she retained dignity, courage, and grace.
Cheng became a U.S. citizen in 1983, and advocates greater international awareness, so that people can see themselves in proper perspective.
We encourage you to join Nien Cheng at a 5:30 p.m. reception and dinner, followed by her 7:00 p.m. address. Please complete the coupon and return it to the Athenaeum.
CMC Student Musical Performances
Come to the Athenaeum as we Celebrate the Arts in our second annual tribute to the musical talent of CMC on Tuesday, February 14. A diverse group of instrumentalists and singers performs selections with the theme of Valentine's Day. Don't miss this unique opportunity to celebrate the arts, to discover your friends' hidden talents, or just to enjoy the fine dining that the Athenaeum has to offer as Valentine's Day 1989 comes to a close.
Last year's celebration was very well received, so be sure to return the attached coupon as soon as possible to save your space for this musical event. The performance begins at 7:00 p.m., following a 5:30 reception and dinner.
We began our speakers' series sooner than planned with the January 17 appearance of the Reverend Jesse Jackson. I hope that many of you were able to hear his speech at Big Bridges and also to hear his exchanges with us at lunch in the Security Pacific dining room.
This semester at the Athenaeum continues the excitement of Reverend Jackson's visit on a more intimate basis. A number of series have been planned: one on medical ethics organized by CMC senior Peter Gordon; another, a continuation of the Israeli-Palestinian question begun at the end of last semester. A CMC production of Arsenic and Old Lace (1952) has been organized by Chris Pierce, with Tate Brown as director. We will host an evening of fine jazz, a celebration of the arts, and a one-man art show, all arranged by your peers at the College.
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There are two sides — one is music and the other is production — to the annual "Candles and Carols" concert, now in its 48th year at Anderson University.
The music side
For the School of Music, Theatre, and Dance, "Candles and Carols" is about focusing on the significance of the season, giving the gift of music and continuing a tradition. [Photo: Gert Kumi conducts the AU Chamber Orchestra as they rehearse for upcoming Candles and Carols program.]
"('Candles and Carols' is) a part of the heritage of the university and we feel honored to continue that heritage and to try to strengthen it each year," said Jeff Wright, dean of the College of the Arts.
There are about 250 students involved in the performance, including three instrumental, three choral and two dance ensembles. Most are music majors but there are "other majors who love to perform, serving as good representatives of students across campus," Wright said.
The 48th annual performance is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Friday at Reardon Auditorium on the AU campus. Admission is free and the concert is open to the public.
David Evans, a senior church music major, said his four years with "Candles and Carols" have provided a great experience and a "once-in-a-lifetime opportunity" that he hopes new students don't take for granted.
"I'll always remember the voices I was able to sing with," he said. "It's such an amazing choir."
With the performance filmed for broadcast nationally and around the world, he said he still gets a bit nervous but wants to express what he's feeling as he sings and set an example for the younger students.
Wright said the scope of the performance can be overwhelming for new students as the rehearsals are different from high school: very intricate and a bit daunting. But, he added, students step up to the challenge well.
"We're really pleased with the quantity and quality of student talent," he said.
Wright said faculty and staff begin to prepare for the performance in May, selecting music in June or July and getting it to Covenant Productions® for copyright purposes.
He said the faculty and staff is always looking for new ways to present the performance and combine music ensembles.
"Faculty members approach every year with a watchful eye and ask questions about how to make this better for our students and more meaningful to the audience," Wright said.
Students begin practicing in the fall with their own ensembles for a total of about 20 hours plus an additional eight hours together this week in preparation.
Evans said the time spent rehearsing is important as students are representing the university. He said he wants the audience to not only be entertained but to see the deeper meaning and the story of Christ's birth.
For those who can't attend the live performance, there will be DVDs and CDs available about a week later along with broadcasts on local stations.
The production side
"Candles and Carols" not only provides free music to the community but an "intense real world experience" for students.
And not just those performing, but for those working behind the scenes to film and edit the 60-minute high-definition telecast that will be shown across the country on 150 public stations and internationally on the EWTN television network.
Donald Boggs, general manager of Covenant Productions®, said it's the 23rd year for the telecast. Not many schools do a broadcast like this.
"We put a lot of trust in our students and they continue to demonstrate their trustworthiness," he said.
This year, he said there are eight cameras with only two professionals, the rest students.
And one in particular is directing the piece, which Boggs said is impressive for a college pupil.
Thursday night's dress rehearsal is a "one-shot" practice in which the students will see how instruments are positioned so that they can set things up and make adjustments. This year will be different, however, because last year's performance will be the one broadcast to TV stations this year, Boggs said.
He said it'll give stations the time to review the performance and make commitments for December showings.
He added, though, that the students still have to move quickly to get the DVDs and CDs ready to ship in a week. They'll begin uploading the footage immediately after the concert and edit it for a quick release.
"They're under the gun trying to deliver and get it turned around," Boggs said.
Wright said his department gets calls and emails every year from across the country and around the world from people who have seen "Candles and Carols" and want a copy as a permanent reminder.
"It's very unique about Anderson University and sets us apart from other schools," he said.
The week after they've finished, Boggs said the broadcast students and staff will do a "post mortem" on issues to fix and how to improve.
—Dani Palmer is a reporter for The Herald Bulletin. Photo credit: John P. Cleary. Story republished with permission.
Anderson University is a private Christian university of 2,600 undergraduate and graduate students in central Indiana. Anderson University continues to be recognized as one of America's top colleges by U.S. News and World Report, The Princeton Review, and Forbes. Established in 1917 by the Church of God, Anderson University offers more than 65 undergraduate majors and graduate programs in business, music, nursing, and theology.


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Rep. Kevin Brady (R-TX), chairman of the congressional Joint Economic Committee, released a Republican staff analysis that confirms a House Republican debt-ceiling proposal focusing on growing the struggling U.S. economy will play a large role in returning the federal government to a balanced budget.
The analysis, "Economic Review and Analysis of Selected Pro-Growth Provisions of the Spending Control and Economic Growth Act," outlines the economic output and job creation of a host of pro-growth policy reforms Republicans are advocating as Congress considers increasing the nation's borrowing authority.
"In addition to spending restraint, the most powerful force to restoring a balanced budget is a strong economy", said Brady. "A mere one-tenth of a percent increase in the growth rate of the economy cuts the deficit by more than $300 billion over a decade. In other words, growing the economy is a much smarter strategy than merely growing the debt, as the President champions."
"The American economy is struggling, with poor White House policies jackknifed across it, hurting job creation and keeping budget deficits unacceptably high. The House Republican proposal successfully addresses many of the biggest roadblocks – such as ObamaCare and oppressive regulations – while promoting proven economic drivers like more American-made energy, the Keystone XL pipeline, and tax reform."
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August 29, 2013
Chelsea Slaughter
Starting off in a new place with new people can be scary. As young people, we tend to flock together in "cliques" or groups we feel most comfortable with and the majority of the time, the members of our groups share many of the same qualities. It's perfectly fine to have friends but it's important not to lose your own identity.
When I was a freshman, I had a circle of friends that were "one for all and all for one." When schedules got hectic later in the year, we had less and less time to do things together but it seemed like every time I went somewhere alone, someone asked "Where are the others?" At the moment, it did not occur to me that I was not known as my own person but instead as a member of "that group."
As an RA in a freshman residence hall, I was able to witness the same cycle constantly repeating. I am not saying to not have friends or a circle to can call upon but I AM saying that you must remember who you are and what's important to you. If you want to join a club and your friends are uninterested, you should still go for it! This gives you a chance to meet others who share interests the friends you already have may not.
As the years progress, you will see the importance of having a personal identity on your campus. You will see the difference between "Oh look, it's that group" and "Oh look, it's Chelsea and her friends." This is your chance to transition from fitting in to standing out – it's time to find who you are, not lose who you are!
Chelsea Slaughter is currently a junior at Jacksonville State University majoring in communications major (public relations concentration) and minoring in art. She serves as a resident assistant on campus, serves as treasurer in the Public Relations Organization and is an active member in W.I.S.E., NAACP and Omicron Delta Kappa Honors Leadership Society. She aims to work in the entertainment industry post-graduation and is well on her way thanks to an internship with a digital marketer to several music artists. Chelsea strives to achieve all of her goals and motivate others along the way.
August 30, 2013
Veronica Gonzalez
It's the first day of school. Your instructor walks in and he or she hands out or displays a syllabus on the board. Syllabi will be your best academic friends in college: They will be dispensed to students in each class and will serve as roadmaps for the duration of the semester. If you're wondering what they're all about, here's a crash course:
Syllabi often start out with introductions, followed by explanations and outlines, and end with ground rules. The introduction part of the syllabus is basically the instructor introducing themselves to the class and explaining what the course is about. They then acknowledge the disability and academic integrity statements of the syllabus to ensure that there's equality in the class environment.
Next comes the explanation. This is where you'll to get to know what books and materials you will need (if you don't have them yet) or clarify what you won't need. Also, every instructor grades differently so your professor will give you a heads up on what to expect from them when they evaluate your papers, quizzes, tests and even class participation. Afterward is the course outline, which lists the activities that will occur in and out of class throughout the semester (homework, assigned readings, group projects, etc.).
After the explanation, the professor will set ground rules. It's best that you be aware of the policy statements listed on the syllabus such as the statement on plagiarism, the rule on cell phones, the nature of deadlines, etc. Finally, the syllabus will provide the office hours and contact information of the instructor and teaching assistants in case you have any questions or concerns.
Syllabi may change at any given time over the course of the semester; this really depends on the instructor so be sure yours remains up to date by attending lectures, discussions and office hours. Do you have any tips on understanding college syllabi?
Veronica Gonzalez is a rising junior at the University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio, Texas. Her current major is English and she plans to pursue a bachelor's degree in this field. She served as the vice president of the UIW chapter of Alpha Lambda Delta from 2012 to 2013 and she returns as a junior delegate in the fall of 2013. Her dreams are to publish novels and possibly go into teaching in the field of English.
September 2, 2013
Carly Gerber
"When I graduate, where will I work?"
"What if I can't find a job?"
"What if no one will hire me because I lack experience?"
"Did I pick the wrong major?"
"Should I attend graduate school?"
"Is graduate school a waste of time and money?"
I apologize if I gave you a minor panic attack but these are questions that weigh on most students as they contemplate their lives after college. If you find these concerns are on your mind on a daily basis, you could be having a quarter-life crisis, which, according to a recent USA Today article, is when 20-somethings have anxiety because they question the direction and quality of their lives. Frankly, however, this anxiety is a waste of valuable time and energy so let's do some crisis management, shall we?
Firstly, recognize that you have only lived one quarter of your life – you still (hopefully) have three quarters to go, which means that some decisions you make now will not affect your future as much as you think they will. We are ever changing and the interests we have now may not hold true in a few years.
Secondly, let go of how others measure success and measure success on your own terms. Joining new clubs and organizations or becoming involved in an alternative spring break are ways you can find contentment and purpose.
Lastly, talk to someone! If the anxiety is constantly weighing on you, you may want to consult a parent or teacher who has more life experience than you. Remembering that you're not alone and finding someone who has been in your shoes and has moved past the anxiety you're feeling will help you get through your rough patch.
Carly Gerber is majoring in journalism at Columbia College Chicago. She loves fashion and hopes to cover the topic for a Chicago-area magazine. In her free time, she focuses on her blog, loves making jewelry and spending time on Pinterest and Pose. She hopes to use this blog to guide and relate to its followers: college students like herself!
September 3, 2013
Melissa Garrett
With the number of single-sex colleges in the nation dwindling, it can be rare to hear someone say that they attend a college for women but for me, it is something that I say with pride. Although some people have perceptions that single-sex institutions take away from one's college experience, I personally believe that it has made mine unforgettable.
I had always visited my family in Pittsburgh during the summers as a teenager. As we would drive around the city looking at universities that I may want to attend, I always immediately dismissed Chatham University. However, I began to wonder how much a single-sex institution could really benefit me and over time, the idea actually became appealing. I looked into it and learned some interesting statistics, such as the fact that only 2 percent of female college graduates attend women's institutions, yet they make up 20 percent of women in Congress.
I ultimately decided to apply to Chatham, which is most famous for alumni Rachel Carson, the marine biologist and conservationist who wrote Silent Spring. Making the choice to come here once accepted was definitely the best one I have ever made: Since we are all women, we can relate to each other well and are free to act as silly and comfortable as we would like. Close bonds are formed that I believe are found much less often at traditional universities. We don't have sororities because essentially, we are one big sorority.
If you are exploring your college options, I encourage you to add single-sex institutions to your list. The experience is enriching and anybody who gets to attend college in this form should consider himself or herself to be lucky. Traditional colleges definitely have their great qualities but I personally wouldn't trade my time at Chatham for anything in the world.
Melissa Garrett is a sophomore at Chatham University majoring in creative writing with minors in music and business. She works as a resident assistant and is currently in the process of self-publishing several of her books. She also serves as the president of Chatham's LGBT organization and enjoys political activism. Melissa's ultimate goal is to become a college professor herself.
September 5, 2013
Mary Steffenhagen
Living on campus is almost a necessary rite of passage for the college freshman. "Don't miss out on the full college experience!" you're warned, enticed with stories of spacious dorms, fantastic parties and few rules. Sure, living in the dorms can be fun, exciting and new but it also has it downsides: expensive room and board fees, a mandatory meal plan with food usually not worth the cost, lack of privacy or the risk of a bad roommate. Being a commuter student, on the other hand, isn't as difficult as it seems: Your school probably has commuter lockers if you have a lot of books, packing a lunch is cheap and quick and carpooling is an efficient way to travel with friends.
I lived on campus for my first two years of school and experienced all the downsides listed above to varying degrees so this year, I am living at home and commuting. In some cases, the pros and cons were obvious. Did I want to pay thousands for a meal plan rather than eat with my family for free? No. Would I rather share a small space with three girls instead of having my own familiar bedroom? No. But would I like to be closer to campus than have the 40-minute commute I now have each day? Yes. I was reluctant to commute at first but I found that the time spent would be made up for and then some by the money I would save. If living at home for a year or two is an option for you, consider it! You'll save money that you can put toward paying off any student loan debt or – who are we kidding – buying stuff you actually want when you want it.
If a long commute doesn't interest you but you're still looking to live off campus, it's not too late to begin the apartment search. It is possible to find a nice place with affordable rent: College towns often have complexes with student budgets in mind. Splitting rent is an easy way to keep costs down and this time you get to choose your own housemate!
When you live off campus and commute, your time feels more like your own and it doesn't have to revolve around what's going on at school. If you're feeling the itch to leave campus, check out your options and see what's best for you!
Mary Steffenhagen is a junior at Concordia University of Wisconsin who is majoring in English with a minor in business. She hopes to break into the publishing field after graduation, writing and editing to promote the spread of reliable information and quality literature; she is driven to use her skills to make a positive impact wherever she is placed. Mary spends much of her time making and drinking coffee, biking and reading dusty old books. In an alternate universe, she would be a glassblower.
September 6, 2013
Are you already involved on your campus? Take it a step further by becoming a respected individual in your organization(s) – there are so many opportunities for you to show people you are just another face walking the campus! Here are some tips on how to be seen as a student leader:
Chelsea Slaughter is a senior at Jacksonville State University majoring in communications major (public relations concentration) and minoring in art. She serves as a resident assistant on campus, serves as treasurer in the Public Relations Organization and is an active member in W.I.S.E., NAACP and Omicron Delta Kappa Honors Leadership Society. She aims to work in the entertainment industry post-graduation and is well on her way thanks to an internship with a digital marketer to several music artists. Chelsea strives to achieve all of her goals and motivate others along the way.
September 4, 2013
Abby Egan
As an incoming college student, you've probably heard the term "freshman experience" a million times by now. Well, think of residence halls as feeding grounds for memories and experiences you can gain outside of the college classrooms: The social atmosphere of residence halls is the most basic way to build college connections and relationships and staying on campus during freshman year is essential to receiving that crash course to how life really is on a college campus.
Abby Egan is currently a junior at MCLA in the Berkshires of western Massachusetts, where she is an English Communications major with a concentration in writing and a minor in philosophy. Abby hopes to find work at a publishing company after college and someday publish some of her own work. In her spare time, Abby likes to drink copious amounts of coffee, spend all her money on adorable shoes and blog into the wee hours of the night.
September 9, 2013
Mike Sheffey
Recently, the federal government came out with a proposed plan to encourage academic excellence in college and linking it to federal aid.
Linking financial aid to academic performance? Wasn't this already a thing? I mean, really? I completely understand where they're coming from – I can't slip below a 3.0 or I risk losing scholarships – and would have thought the federal government would be on a similar page. OK, so maybe that's a bit harsh and I'm not saying that the minimum GPA would have to be a 3.0 but having some minimums on grading is something I fully support the federal government doing. I mean, if they view college students as the future, then they are investing in America's future...and they're probably going to want to emerge at the other end having viewed that investment as a smart idea. I know I've seen my fair share of people getting by without incentive to succeed but if your money and future were on the line, you'd see drastically different outcomes. And in the long run, I think we'd appreciate it: Better grades = better GPA = better skills = better jobs. (Or at least in simple terms, that's how it would go.)
There is, however, the other side of the argument: In the same way that I believe high schools are pushed to be teaching to a test and not to the things we really need to learn (let alone the fact that ALL PEOPLE learn differently but standardized testing pushes a one-way system), I believe a federal system for weighing academic merit could descend into standardized tests for college professors. To be able to hold all college students to federal standards, the government would have to, right? THAT I cannot agree with.
The proposed plan also proposes a heavier focus on online classes. You can read my previous post about online textbooks but would a federal push for online classes devalue the classroom? All I know is that I'd need more details before they could sell me on some of this. But allocating more money to those doing well in school and less or none to those who don't take it seriously or do well? I can see that. Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying a 2.5 GPA or anything like that, but if you have a 0.5 and you are receiving federal aid, that's a problem.
What do you think about the proposed federal plan?
Mike Sheffey is a junior at Wofford College double majoring in computer science and Spanish. He loves all things music and has recently taken up photography. Mike works for an on-campus sports broadcasting company as well as the music news blog PropertyOfZack.com. He hopes to use this blogging position to inform and assist others who are seeking the right college or those currently enrolled in college by providing advice on college life, both in general and specific to Wofford.
September 26, 2013
Leaves are changing hues, the nights are arriving sooner and the library is crowded into the wee hours. That's right: We've officially entered paper writing season. Almost every college student finds himself or herself pulling an all-nighter at one point or another to chip away at the writer's block a research paper inevitably brings. As an English major, I've probably written a few more papers than other students but nearly everyone encounters some such assignment in the common core no matter his or her major. If you've been staring at a mental brick wall for hours, never fear: There are plenty of resources and tricks to get around that writer's block and make that research paper a reality.
First, know your databases. Your university most likely has access to too many scholarly journals to count but databases make them easy to find. I've made quite good friends with EBSCOhost, a database which encompasses more databases on topics from Mark Twain's mystical view of the soul to current technological developments in the military. (ProQuest is equally useful.) Searching within such a broad database gives so many options that research is quite easy, even if you're unsure of your topic. Most will give you online access to the source you need and your college library may have archived physical copies of a journal...or even ebooks. They may not be as easy to procure but don't limit yourself to online only sources: Talk to a librarian and see what they'd suggest - you never know what's out there unless you ask!
Now that the database or librarian has given you a paper to use as a source, start picking it apart...from the ending. If you check the bibliography or works cited, you'll avail yourself of even more sources by basically following the author's bread crumb trail. Find the thesis – aka the driving point of the paper – within the first few paragraphs and build off of it. Whether you agree or disagree with the author, their sources and citations will lead you to more evidence supporting or debunking the viewpoint. I tend to start with my own idea and look for research related to it but if you're short on time, picking apart your source's sources will save a lot.
Next week, I'll talk about some writing techniques that have aided me in my paper writing. In the meantime, good luck researching!
September 10, 2013
Exams lurk in college classrooms and quizzes have been known to (literally) pop out of nowhere! The question is: Will you be ready for them? Professors know that every student has time to study no matter what and as a college student, list-making, planner-investing and avoiding distractions has helped me improved my study skills when exams and quizzes draw near. Need help prioritizing your study time? Take note!
Homework will come at you like angry bees before you know it so take the time to determine what you need to work on, which papers are due when and what needs to be turned in. If you like going digital, make a list on your phone and/or tablet.
To-do lists are essential but what would make them easier to remember and complete is a planner. Planners aren't hard to find – most retail stores sell them for between $3 and $20 depending on the brand and style – but if you want to save money, consider the fact that some mobile devices like tablets and cell phones have planners just by using the calendar feature.
Although we're in the digital age, digital mobile devices can be both allies and adversaries. Try to limit the use of cell phones, social media and other distractions while catching up on homework or when studying for a test. If you cut out the distractions during study time, you're more likely to focus more on the course content.
The main focus in college is supposed to be academics. By taking extra steps in prioritizing your study habits, you'll be on the right path to success.
Veronica Gonzalez is a junior at the University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio, Texas. Her current major is English and she plans to pursue a bachelor's degree in this field. She served as the vice president of the UIW chapter of Alpha Lambda Delta from 2012 to 2013 and she returns as a junior delegate in the fall of 2013. Her dreams are to publish novels and possibly go into teaching in the field of English.
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Henderson Kerr-Vance Academy entered its Eastern Plains Independent Conference contest at Arendell Parrott Academy with an undefeated, experienced squad featuring 10 seniors.
But it was the Spartans' lone sophomore that proved to be the difference.
Six-foot point guard R.J. Hunt, the youngest player on K-V's roster, was a one-man wrecking crew, erupting for 38 points as the visitors outgunned the Patriots 66-50 Friday at Ellis Simon Gymnasium.
Hunt was as unstoppable as his final stat line suggested. He connected on 12 of 19 field goals attempts (5 of 8 from 3-point range) and 9 of 10 free throws. For good measure he added four rebounds, three steals, and even found time to dish out a couple of assists.
"He (Hunt) made all the difference in the world," first-year APA coach Shivar Person said. "We matched up pretty well against the rest of their team, but as coaches we have to do a better job of making adjustments. You can't let one guy beat you like that."
That one guy was a man among boys, although just a boy himself. He used his quickness to drive past the defense for easy layups when he was covered and simply bombed away from long range when he wasn't.
Hunt scored 22 of his team's 33 first-half points and added 10 more in the third period. He only managed six in the final period as the Spartans (5-0, 2-0) pulled away and took their foot off the gas.
"Not only did they have the best player on the court, but they also did a better job of taking care of the basketball," said Person, whose team committed 27 turnovers, 18 in the opening half. "They just came out with more energy."
K-V also dictated tempo in the first two quarters. The Spartans wanted to run and they were able to force APA into a fast pace with an active, three-quarters zone trap.
Too many Patriots turnovers were the result, and APA (1-3, 0-1) also didn't do itself any favors with a 10 for 23 performance from the free throw line.
"We couldn't stop number 1 (Hunt) but if we'd shot free throws better and cut back on our mistakes we'd have still had a chance," Person said. "All the reasons we lost tonight are correctable."
Nate Staskelunas scored 17 points and grabbed 11 rebounds for the Patriots, while Henry Piner added 12 points.
Only four players scored for the Spartans.
Points didn't come easy in the girls game, at least until Parrott's Erin Hughes found her groove in the second half.
Neither team scored in the first quarter and K-V led just 8-6 at halftime.
That's when Hughes, just an eighth grader, took over, scoring 12 second-half points as the Patriots (2-2, 1-0) pulled away.
Hughes finished with 16 points total and was assisted by Caroline Carlyle, who scored all five of her points in the fourth quarter.
Parrott travels to Raleigh Tuesday to face St. David's in another EPIC contest.
Kerr-Vance 18 15 17 16—66
Parrott 13 10 16 11—50
SPARTANS (5-0, 2-0) — R. J. Hunt 38, Derrius Perry 10, Brandon Dickerson 10, Carrier 5, Markham 3, Hoyle, Bickel, Ruggles, Burnette.
PATRIOTS (1-3, 0-1) — Nate Staskelunas 17, Henry Piner 12, Killinger 7, Rasberry 6, McLawhorn 5, Spear 2, Quinn 1, LaRoque, Beaman, Finizio.
Kerr-Vance 0 8 2 8—18
Parrott 0 6 10 9—25
SPARTANS (3-2, 0-2) — Ross 9, Darnell 7, Abbott 2, Naradzay, Wester, Matlas.
PATRIOTS (2-2, 1-0) — Erin Hughes 16, Carlyle 5, Banker 2, Beyer 2.


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Won't be able to make it but sounds like a blast.
I will be playing doubles at Idlewild.
Won't be able to make it but sounds like a blast.
I will be playing doubles at Idlewild.
I figured that a few of you would be going to Idlewild, and we can't forget those who will be representing us at the USDGC (Good Luck Guys). I'm doing this more for those who don't have anywhere to go this weekend. I'll do it again in the near future for those who didn't get to play. At least you are all showing an interest in playing, that's always good!
russ, what is the cv supercourse layout? i'm not familar with it.
Trust but Verify.
1's tee pad - 2's basket ( really short, OB;s apply)
3's tee pad - 4's basket ( take whatever fairway you like)
5's tee pad - 6's basket ( short)
7's tee pad - 8's basket
9's tee pad - 10's basket ( mando applies)
11's tee pad - 12's basket ( mando between first tree on left in OB and Street, NO OB, also down center of practice field, really long hole)
13's tee pad - 14's basket ( anyway you can get there)
15's tee pad - 16's basket (Stand backwards and go anhyzer, far side of street is OB)
17's tee pad - 18's basket ( creek is still OB and so is street)
2's tee pad - 3's basket ( OB's on 2 still apply)
4's tee pad - 5's basket ( no mando, no OB, go over top if you like)
6's tee pad - 7's basket
8's tee pad - 9's basket ( play across field, short)
10's tee pad - 11's basket ( Mando to between wall and street, NO OB for fake lake, OB's apply in ditch on 11)
12's tee pad - 13's basket
14's tee pad - 15's basket ( really short)
16's tee pad - 17 basket ( tree in flat bottom of 16 is mando left, you must go around it)
18's tee pad - 1's basket ( all mando's and OB's apply, street is OB all the way around loop, must stay on grass)
Hope this helps. I have played this and it isn't as bad as you would think. The short holes pretty much level out the big long holes. The one's to worry about is 7-8, 11-12, 2-3, 10-11, 16-17, and 18-1. Those 6 holes can really kick your rear. I won't call him out by name but someone took a triple circle 11 or 12 on 11-12 . Hope to see you there in the morning.
forgot that my son has a soccer game saturday morning. sounds like fun though, sorry i cant make it.
Trust but Verify.
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===Donors to Yes on 102 campaign===
===Donors to Yes on 102 campaign===
Through October 22, about $7.6 million had been raised by financial donors to the "Yes on 102" campaign. This was approximately 17 times the amount that opponents had raised.<ref>[http://www.azcentral.com/news/articles/2008/09/07/20080907contributions0907.html ''Arizona Central:'' "160 donors back state marriage measure," September 7, 2008]</ref>
Through October 22, about $7.6 million had been raised by financial donors to the "Yes on 102" campaign. This was approximately 17 times the amount that opponents had raised.<ref>[http://www.azcentral.com/news/articles/2008/09/07/20080907contributions0907.html ''Arizona Central:'' "160 donors back state marriage measure," September 7, 2008]</ref><ref>[http://www.gaylesbiantimes.com/?id=13215 ''Gay & Lesbian Times'', "Arizona marriage ban advocates vastly out-fundraise opposition", October 9, 2008]</ref><ref name="money">[http://www.tucsoncitizen.com/daily/frontpage/100739.php ''Arizona Republic'', "Big money behind some ballot props", October 27]</ref>
Some of the larger donors to the campaign included:
Some of the larger donors to the campaign included:
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|Voting on
Marriage and Family
|Ballot Measures
|By state
|By year
|Not on ballot
- 1 Election results
- 2 Text of measure
- 3 Supporters
- 4 Opposition
- 5 Polls
- 6 Path to the ballot
- 7 See also
- 8 External links
- 9 References
|Arizona Constitution
|1 • 2 • 3 • 4 • 5 • 6 • 6.1 • 7 • 8 • 9 • 10 • 11 • 12 • 13 • 14 • 15 • 16 • 17 • 18 • 19 • 20 • 21 • 22 • 25 • 26 • 27 • 28 • 29 • 30
Arizona Proposition 102, known by its supporters as the Marriage Protection Amendment, was on the November 4, 2008 ballot in Arizona as a legislatively-referred constitutional amendment. It was approved.
It amended the Arizona Constitution to define marriage as between one man and one woman.
Same-sex marriage was already prohibited in Arizona, and Arizona courts had upheld that ban. Proponents argued that a constitutional amendment provided a higher legal level of protection for their preferences about same-sex marriage than does a statute. In particular, that a constitutional amendment would withstand judicial scrutiny better than a statute.
Arizona was the only state whose voters have rejected a same-sex marriage ban. The 2006 rejection of Proposition 107 was widely attributed to provisions interpreted to prohibit government recognition of domestic partnerships and civil unions. [1]
Twenty-six states had constitutional amendments that bar the recognition of same-sex marriage at the time of Proposition 102.
Election results
|Arizona Marriage Protection
Results according to the Arizona Secretary of State.[2]
Text of measure
Short title
The official short title of Proposition 102 was:
Full text
The full text of the legislation enacted by Proposition 102 is available here.
|historical ballot measure article requires that the text of the measure be added to the page.
Senate President Tim Bee, R-Tucson, and fifteen other Republican state Senators sponsored the bill in the state legislature to put Proposition 102 on the ballot. House Speaker Jim Weiers and 30 other members of the House proposed an identical bill. The group Yes for Marriage subsequently became the official campaign organization in favor of the ballot initiative.
Supporters included:
- Tim Bee, R-Tucson
- Jim Weiers
- Center for Arizona Policy
- John McCain
Donors to Yes on 102 campaign
Through October 22, about $7.6 million had been raised by financial donors to the "Yes on 102" campaign. This was approximately 17 times the amount that opponents had raised.[5][6][7]
Some of the larger donors to the campaign included:
- Wilford and Kathleen Andersen, Mesa, $100,000
- LeSueur Family Trust, Mesa, $100,000
- TTEE's Wagner Family Trust, Peoria, $100,000
- Jeff and Holly Whiteman, Mesa, $100,000
- Derek and Danielle Wright, Peoria, $100,000
- Pete King Corporation, Phoenix, $100,000
- Crisis Pregnancy Centers of Greater Phoenix, $100,000
In December, Dan Frazier, who describes himself as a "gay rights supporter", filed a complaint against the "Yes for Marriage" committee with the Arizona Secretary of State on the grounds that when the campaign filed its mandatory financial disclosure forms throughout the campaign, it listed an occupation for only about one out of five of its donors. Election official Joe Kanefield, acting on the complaint, sent a letter to the "Yes for Marriage" campaign. The campaign provided Kanefield with "several hundred pages of affidavits saying the information had been requested from the donors." Kanefield said that this satisfied the legal requirements.[8]
Supporting arguments
Supporters made the following general claims in support of the amendment:
- In May, 2008 California judges voted to redefine marriage.
- On October 10, 2008 Connecticut judges also voted to redefine marriage.
- The same thing can happen here.
- A "YES" vote prevents judges and politicians from redefining marriage and leaves marriage's essential meaning in the hands of the people of Arizona.
"Yes on 102" campaign video
According to Barbara McCullogh Jones, Executive Director of Equality Arizona, "No one can deny this bill was nothing more than a referendum on the LGBT community – a political fundraiser to fuel the anti-gay industry in Arizona."
The website Vote No On Prop 102 has been created to oppose the ballot amendment.
Opponents of Proposition 102 included:[9]
- Rep. Kyrsten Sinema, D-Phoenix
- Grace St. Paul's Episcopal Church
- Congregation M'kor Hayim
- Mosaic United Methodist Church
- St. Francis in the Foothills United Methodist Church
Opposing Arguments
Opponents made the following general claims against the amendment:
- Voters already rejected this amendment in 2006.
- Lawmakers should trust and respect the will of the voters.[10]
- Arizona has more important issues to address.[11]
- Propositions like 102 do not protect the sanctity of marriage, but do amount to an undue involvement of government in people's private decisions.[12]
"No on 102" campaign video
- See also Polls, 2008 ballot measures.
A statewide telephone poll of 976 registered voters was conducted by the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University and Eight/KAET-TV.[13]
The poll found:
|Month of Poll
|In Favor
|Sept 2008
|49 percent
|42 percent
|9 percent
Path to the ballot
In the final hours of the state legislative session in late June, state senators voted to place the measure on the November 2008 ballot.[14]
Investigation of debate conduct
On July 27, the Ethics Committee of the Arizona Senate voted 3-2 on Monday to formally investigate a complaint filed by state senator Ken Cheuvront, D-Phoenix, that Republican Sen. Jack Harper broke Senate rules on June 27, the last day of the 2008 legislative session, when he ended the filibuster tactics of other state senators seeking to postpone or prevent the vote to put Prop. 102 on the ballot.
The complaint accused Harper of "abruptly" transferring the right to speak from one of the senators participating in the filibuster to a supporter of Prop. 102.[15]
The Senate Ethics Committee voted along party lines 3-2, to dismiss the complaint on August 12, 2008.
See also
- 2008 ballot measures
- Arizona 2008 ballot measures
- Same-sex marriage measures raised over $100 million in 2008
External links
Basic information
- 2008 Arizona Election Results
- Ballot proposition guide for Prop. 102 - English
- Ballot proposition guide for Prop. 102 - Spanish
- Arizona Secretary of State, 2008 Initiative applications
- Arizona Republic's Guide to Proposition 102
- Video introduction to Proposition 102 prepared by the Arizona Secretary of State
- National Conference of State Legislatures Ballot Measures Database
- Marriage proposition sparks passionate debate, Arizona Republic, October 13
- 2 years after loss, Ariz. considers marriage amendment again, Baptist Press, October 10
- Checking in with gay marriage bans, The American Prospect, October 9
- Volunteers support traditional marriage proposition
- Same-sex marriage on the ballot in Arizona, a second time
- $101.1 Million Raised Around Same-Sex Partnership Ballot Measures In 2008
- Video of arguments for Prop 102, from a forum sponsored by the Arizona Secretary of State
- Yes on 102, campaign video.
- Campaign finance report for Yes on 102 committee, covering period August 14-September 22
- Campaign finance report for Yes on 102 committee, covering period June 1-August 13
- Arizona Together : Help Defeat Prop 102
- Video of arguments against Prop 102, from a forum sponsored by the Arizona Secretary of State
- No on Proposition 102, campaign video.
- Campaign finance report for Arizonans Together, covering period August 14-September 22.
- Campaign finance report for No on Prop 102, covering period August 14-September 22.
- ↑ Fox News: "AZ marriage measure dies after rights added for unmarried couples," April 3, 2008
- ↑ Arizona Elections Division, 2008 Election Results
- ↑ Arizona Secretary of state 2008 ballot measures summary
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributed to the original source.
- ↑ Arizona Central: "160 donors back state marriage measure," September 7, 2008
- ↑ Gay & Lesbian Times, "Arizona marriage ban advocates vastly out-fundraise opposition", October 9, 2008
- ↑ Arizona Republic, "Big money behind some ballot props", October 27
- ↑ Yuma Sun, "State: Backers of gay marriage ban did not properly fill out campaign donor list", December 30, 2008
- ↑ DailyWildcat.com: "Prop. 102 another cause for concern," Oct 1, 2008
- ↑ Tucson Weekly, "Familiar Feeling; After making history in 2006, Arizona voters again have to decide on the definition of marriage", September 25, 2008
- ↑ Arizona Explorer, "No on 102", October 8, 2008
- ↑ Tucson Citizen, "No on 102: Keep government out of our private lives", October 11, 2008
- ↑ AZpbs.org: "Cronkite-Eight Poll," September 30th, 2008
- ↑ Arizona Central: "Legislature puts gay marriage proposal on ballot," June 27, 2008
- ↑ Tucson Citizen: "State senator faces ethics probe in same-sex marriage debate," July 29, 2008
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"Our young team played hard," Bzdelik said in reference to the Duke game. "We have to play better. We have to operate better under duress. That will all come."
With freshmen playing critical and, sometimes extended, minutes for the Demon Deacons, it's a process. Three freshmen are in the starting lineup and three others are in the primary rotation off players.
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Exhibits > in Ankara + Duluth
In March 2008, work from the Turkish American Projects by University of Minnesota Duluth students is on exhibit at Baskent University in Ankara, Turkey. Congratulations to students whose work is included in this international exchange!
Tulip & Arabesque Online Exhibit
Tweed Museum of Art Exhibit (Fall 2007)
Conference + Exhibition in Ankara (Spring 2008)
I am not in Ankara, attending the Symposium of The Preservation of Cultural Heritage; New Methods and Applications, but I'm looking forward to a report from my colleagues who are presenting projects there and participating in the academic dialogue about cultural heritage. I knew my student's work would be traveling to be part of an exhibit, but I was uninformed about the potential link between our art + design projects and the more complex content of this symposium.
Since the symposium website links to this blog... I do have a few thoughts, perhaps worth including here...
Over the past few years, I have integrated several large assignments into my teaching which address cultural complexity in design, specifically related to the Turkish American Exchange projects. My goal has been to introduce students to aspects of global culture, identifying traditional formal roots in contemporary design. I have created projects that are appropriate to our digital design curriculum and integrated Turkish design influences into foundations courses. More advanced students have been asked to delve a bit deeper into contemporary Turkish design and to draw off of traditional literature. In each case, students benefit by expanding their their awareness of how culture travels across borders. Students begin to make connections between the visual culture they live in and the traditions and cross-fertilizations that feed it. This global and historical sensitization is crucial for any artist or designer today. I have long believed that design is a richly diverse activity that springs from all corners of culture and a vital tool for building bridges between diverse groups. My creative approach to teaching is more concerned with the evolution and re-integration of traditional culture, than with the preservation or conservation of it.
That said, I think it's important to point out that though one goal of my teaching has been the integration of influences from global culture into art foundations curriculum, it's primary focus is on design principles and digital techniques. Ours has been a creative process... introducing students to other ( and "othered") cultural artifacts as a first step in stimulating curiosity and formal invention.
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