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Current Events Assignment Final Exam -- May 25, 2016
To answer question number 1, please see "Dueling histories: 1899 house could defeat 1950s pharmacy" on the left side of page A1.
1. I did not expect to see a Ken Herman column on the front page, but this was an interesting story about a complicated issue in Old West Austin. Since the story is complicated, I'll try to make the question simple.
What is the conflict involving historical preservation between the Labay family and the Old West Austin Neighborhood Association. Who do you think has the stronger case? What compromise is being proposed? Do you think the compromise is a good solution to the conflict? Why or why not?
To answer question number 2, please see "UT, A&M join bid to operate weapons lab" on the top right of page A1.
2. What is this? Longhorns and Aggies working in partnership? It's like cats and dogs living together. What proposed partnership did UT and A&M announce on Tuesday, and who else is in the partnership? What exactly would the proposed partnership do? What do you make of this proposal? Does it seem OK for universities to do this sort of thing? Why or why not?
To answer question number 3, please see "Cosby sexual assault trial can proceed, judge rules," at the bottom right of page A1.
3. What is the latest news in the Bill Cosby saga? Do you agree with the judge's decision? What arguments did Cosby's lawyers make? Do you think those arguments have any merit? What do you think about this story landing on the front page? Given the news values at play with this story, do you think it merits front-page placement?
To answer question number 4, please see "Lee Elementary to be renamed for Russell instead of Robert E." in the middle left of page B1.
4. What final resolution to the Lee Elementary renaming saga did the school board of trustees enact Monday night by an 8-1 vote? What can you tell me about the new namesake for the school? Why was that name chosen? What compromise was reached as well? Why was the final vote a bit awkward on Monday night? What do you think about the decision? Like it? Dislike it? Agree? Disagree?
To answer question number 5, please see, "Regents to air views on assault cases by June 3" at the bottom left of page C1.
5. According to two news reports, what is one likely outcome of the football sexual assault scandal at Baylor University? What is the nature of the scandal? Based on the story (and your prior knowledge if you have any), what do you think should happen to make things right at Baylor? Kirk Bohls expressed his take on the matter
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