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Opinion: Art Museums at the Crossroads

Jan 5th 2011 – 9:38AM
Josh Reynolds, AP

Josh Reynolds, AP

American art museums are in a deep financial crisis that threatens their very mission -- the access of the public to great works of art. Today, museums have programs for K-12 schoolchildren, people with Alzheimer's and their caregivers, prison inmates, people with mental and physical challenges, and the general public --...

Clever Cafeteria Layout Changes Can Transform Children's Nutrition

By Katie DrummondOct 27th 2010 – 10:54AM

(Oct. 26) -- Wrist-slaps, restricted options and "Big Brother"-esque monitoring systems aren't the only way to get kids eating healthier meals at school -- nor will the heavy-handed approaches prove to be the most effective alternative in the quest to push whole grains and salads over sodas and french fries. Instead,...

Cornell's Win Over Wisconsin Sends Both Teams Home

By Jim HenryMar 21st 2010 – 4:28PM

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Bo Ryan lamented it was a coach's worst nightmare to prepare for Cornell in one day. He was partially correct. Game day was just as bad, if not worse. No. 12 seed Cornell continued its magical journey Sunday afternoon in the NCAA tournament, exploding to an early double-digit lead and sending another...

Centers Give Reason for High Expectations for Duke, Cal, Cornell

By Jim HenryMar 20th 2010 – 9:48PM

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- They are the big men in the middle, three 7-footers who each play different yet important roles on their teams here at the NCAA tournament. There's bearded Duke center Brian Zoubek, who is finally healthy and is credited by coaches and teammates for providing a needed post presence. Say hello to...

Talented Cornell Underdog in Name Only

By Jim HenryMar 20th 2010 – 5:28PM

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- There were a lot of people who thought Cornell was under-seeded at No. 12 in the NCAA Tournament. Count Wisconsin senior guard Jason Bohannon in that majority. Bohannon caught a portion of the Big Red's opening-round victory over Temple Friday afternoon from the seats of Veterans Memorial Arena. "I...

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