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Updated: 03 Mar 04:07
Texas To Students: For Spring Break, Don't Mess With Mexico
02 Mar 20:39
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It's March and that means spring break is around the corner for many college students. But Texas officials are advising students to avoid going to Mexico, saying that drug violence there isn't isolated to border areas.
The Root: Black Brits Shut Out Of Top Universities
02 Mar 14:36
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According to a report published last year, black students in the UK performed better on national exams than was expected of them yet very few Britons of African or Caribbean origin can be found at Oxford and Cambridge. Huw Evans of The Root analyzes the report's implications, and says that a sharp increase in tuition fees could make it even less likely for black students to attend British universities.
Governor Outlines Plan To Close Wis. Budget Gap
01 Mar 20:00
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Host Melissa Block talks to NPR's David Schaper. Schaper discusses Gov. Scott Walker's budget address in Wisconsin on Tuesday, which he made before a joint session of the Legislature. His plan cuts $1.5 billion in aid to governments and public schools
Welcome to Lights On
Welcome to Lights On
On October 18th, 2007 our programs hosted a luncheon for local community members, political members, and parents. We had approximately 75 people in attendance. Our director, Angela King, spoke about the nine sites we have and the importance of all afterschool programs. A group of ten students recited a poem that they had written. A full meal was served to all that attended. Let's keep "LIGHTS ON AFTERSCHOOL"!!!!!!3Vote!
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