Fourteenth in reading, 17th in science, 25th in math, and 17th overall. Those rankings composed America’s dismal placement in global education, according to a report published last fall by the education firm Pearson. Disappointingly, a nation that regards itself as the leader of the free world does not even rank in the top ten educational systems worldwide. As a political...
Author Archives: Brandon Carr
I’m literally the only person I know who didn’t think 2009’s “G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra” was that terrible. I mean, come on, it came out the same summer as the bloated, sexist, racist “Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen” and “G.I. Joe” sure wasn’t any worse than that abomination. Still, the movie-going public, the very same movie-going public that...
Bridge project may take three years to complete connecting Oxford and Taylor. The Mississippi Department of Transportation recently announced plans to replace all of the wooden bridges on Highway 328 in Lafayette County. The estimated cost for the project is $9.1 million. Highway 328 leads into the Taylor community and serves as one of two connecting roads between...
Ole Miss Outdoors strayed far from the ordinary Spring Break destination as they headed north of the border to Canada for a three-day dog-sledding trip. Ole Miss Outdoors spent their Spring Break on a dog-sledding trip in Ontario, Canada. The group is led by University of Mississippi students senior Spanish and environmental studies major Savannah Oliver and junior psychology...
GED tests are scheduled to be updated in January 2014 to be administered using computers and covering more material. The GED, a high school equivalency test, will be administered in a new form beginning January 2014 following the implementation of Common Core Standards. The American Council on Education indicates in a recent report that the new GED test is designed to...
Having a passion can help a person grow emotionally, socially and physically; competitive athletes have an enthusiasm and passion for their sport that require great determination and can be inspiring to witness. The Area IV Special Olympics Track and Field is today from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event takes place at The University of Mississippi’s track and field beside...
