Lab Rats: CU Sells Student Body to Out-of-State Foundation
On June 6, 1996, the Regents of the University of Colorado submitted a proposal to the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJ) for a grant under the Foundation#39;s A Matter of Degree program. The University received $870,269 over 5 years in exchange for using its students, the citizens of Boulder, and the people of Colorado as […]
The Omega Code
The year 2000 is almost here, and were seized with millennium fever. To see just how preoccupied we are, consider the new apocalyptic film The Omega Code.nbsp; Perhaps the film will be considered entertaining, such things occasionally are.nbsp; But Colorado moviegoers should know that the movies premise, that divine mathematically encoded prophecies are hidden in […]
When Heroes are Outlawed: How Joel Myrick Saved Lives by Breaking the Law
Joel Myrick is a hero. In 1997 this Mississippi high school principal prevented a psychotic teenager from killing students at Pearl Junior High, potentially saving numerous lives and immeasurable grief.
When Heroes are Outlawed: How Joel Myrick Saved Lives by Breaking the Law
Joel Myrick is a hero.nbsp; In 1997 this Mississippi high school principalnbsp; prevented a psychotic teenager from killing students at Pearl Junior High,nbsp; potentially saving numerous lives and immeasurable grief. But according to Federal law, Principal Joel Myrick is a criminal. You see, in order to stop the deranged teen (who had opened fire at […]
Better Living Through Electricity
Synopsis: Synopsis: House Bill 1312 allows electricians to hire three apprentices. Current law allows only one. Discussion: Discussion: There are several reasons why electricians should be allowed to hire more than one apprentice. First, ever since the Middle Ages, the apprentice system has been used and abused. Although it is a useful system for training […]
An End to Educational Racism
This years Colorado Student Assessment exams produced some terrific news for schoolchildren across the state. According to the September 30 Rocky Mountain News, Education Commissioner William Moloney rejected excuses from schools that too many of their children are poor and have social problems that make learning difficult.[1] Maybe, just maybe, educators are starting to believe […]
