Journal-News, Sunday, August 8
The Internet has become a haven for buying and selling all sorts of items,
and the demographics of users opting for the convenience of ordering over
the net vary widely.  Brandi Rhodus and Raedyn Connor are two Hamilton
residents who are very familiar with the Web.  Their job as computer lab
workers at Miami University's Hamilton campus is to help students learn to
use computers and technology.  Quotes both students and includes a photo of
them in a Hamilton campus computer lab.
And:
Jim Pollicita (continuing education) is president-elect of the North
Central Conference of Summer Schools.
And:
H. Hiram Stephenson Jr. received the most prestigious award, the Oxford
Cup, from the Beta Theta Pi Fraternity.  Stephenson retired from Miami
University in 1977 where he was assistant dean of student life for housing
assignments and administrative services.

The Tampa Tribune, Sunday, August 1
Ofelia Schutte (alumna) is the first Cuban-American to chair the University
of South Florida's Department of Women's Studies.

The Guardian (London), Thursday, July 29
Rita Dove (alumna) talks to reporter Robert Potts about her new play.

Middletown Journal, Friday, August 6
Guest column by James Ewers (student affairs, Middletown) about keeping our
youth out of jail speaks of two different approaches, the Scared Straight
program and the Juvenile Offenders Program.

Journal-News, Saturday, August 7
Marine Maj. Michael E. Ratliff (alumnus) recently retired from active duty
after 20 years of service.


Elsewhere in education:

The Cincinnati Enquirer, Sunday, August 8
President Clinton promoted a support system to help youngsters graduate
from "the playground to the college classroom," announcing $120 million in
grants Saturday intended to put higher education within their reach.

Dayton Daily News, Saturday, August 7
The American Council on Education, which runs the General Educational
Development Tests, reported Friday that 67.7 percent of the people who took
the battery of five tests in 1998 planned to use their GED diploma for
further study.
And:
Column about computers says at a growing number of college campuses,
students need a computer to register for classes, get class assignments,
file homework and handle other administrative chores, as well as do
research.

Kristal Humphrey
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