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Equity: The Thief of Human Potential
by Thomas Sowell
Thomas Sowell is an American author, economist, and political commentator who is a senior fellow at the Hoover Institution at Stanford University.
Thomas Sowell is the author of more than 45 books (including revised and new editions) on a variety of subjects including politics, economics, education and race, and he has been a syndicated columnist in more than 150 newspapers. Sowell was born in segregated Gastonia, North Carolina, to a poor family, and grew up in Harlem, New York City.
Due to poverty and difficulties at home, he dropped out of Stuyvesant High School and worked various odd jobs, eventually serving in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War.
Afterward he took night classes at Howard University and then attended Harvard University, where he graduated magna cum laude in 1958. He earned a master’s degree in economics from Columbia University the next year and a doctorate in economics from the University of Chicago in 1968.
In his academic career, he has served on the faculties of Cornell University, Amherst College, Brandeis University, the University of California, Los Angeles, and, currently, Stanford University. He has also worked at think tanks including the Urban Institute.
Since 1977, he has worked at the Hoover Institution at Stanford University, where he is the Rose and Milton Friedman Senior Fellow on Public Policy.
West Burlington’s Brady Martin (1) hits a jumper with Mediapolis’ Lance Ludens (14) defending Friday January 20, 2023 at West Burlington, Iowa. Class 2A’s 5th-ranked West Burlington defeated Mediapolis, 56-43.
West Burlington’s Jace Figuereo (3) shoots over Mediapolis’ Maximillion Griffin (0) Friday January 20, 2023 at West Burlington, Iowa. Class 2A’s 5th-ranked West Burlington defeated Mediapolis, 56-43.
West Burlington’s Abbey Bence (20) drives by Mediapolis’ Payton Bush (1) Friday, January 20, 2023 at West Burlington, Iowa. Mediapolis defeated West Burlington, 76-62.
West Burlington’s Taryn Havener (14) and Mediapolis’ Hanna Wagenbach (32) battle for the ball Friday night at West Burlington, Iowa. Mediapolis defeated West Burlington, 76-62.
West Burlington’s Isabella Blaufuss (2) takes it to the basket around Mediapolis’ Elizabeth Lane (40) Friday night at West Burlington, Iowa. Mediapolis defeated West Burlington, 76-62.
Falcons secure conference title
West Burlington volleyball team members celebrate their 3-0 win over Mediapolis to secure conference championship, Friday, October 11, 2022, at Mediapolis, Iowa. Falcons topped Mediapolis, 25-23, 25-13, and 25-18.
Photos by Dan Hockett
West Burlington – Notre Dame’s McKenna Marlow (2) takes first place in the Class-A, 100-meter dash, at the Falcon Relays Tuesday afternoon in West Burlington.
West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Josie Bentz (2) takes the baton from teammate Audrey Brockway on the final leg of the Class-A, 4×200-meter relay to take first place at the Falcon Relays Tuesday afternoon in West Burlington.
Danville’s Rylee Morris runs in the Class-B, 4×800, at the Falcon Relays Tuesday afternoon in West Burlington.
West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Kennedy Ritter (8) competes in the Class-A, 3000-meter run at the Falcon Relays Tuesday afternoon in West Burlington.
West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Hadley Augustine (5) competes in the Class-A, 400-meter run at the Falcon Relays Tuesday afternoon in West Burlington.
New London’s Kade Benjamin takes first place in the high jump with a leap of 6’-6” at the Falcon Relays Monday afternoon in West Burlington.
New London’s Carter Allen takes first place in shot-put with a throw of 50’-11.5” at the Falcon Relays Monday afternoon in West Burlington.
West Burlington- Notre Dame’s Grant Boal places second in Class A with a leap of 5-06 at the Falcon Relays Monday afternoon in West Burlington.
Danville’s Caiden Gourley places second with a leap of 5-10 at the Falcon Relays Monday afternoon in West Burlington.
Danville’s Sawyer Nelson places third in Class B with a leap of 5-08 at the Falcon Relays Monday afternoon in West Burlington.
West Burlington- Notre Dame’s Tyler Burch takes fourth place in Class A with a throw of 42’-4” at the Falcon Relays Monday afternoon in West Burlington.
Danville’s Caiden Gourley places second with a leap of 5-10 at the Falcon Relays Monday afternoon in West Burlington.
West Burlington- Notre Dame’s Tyler Burch throws the discus at the Falcon Relays Monday afternoon in West Burlington.
Mediapolis Wide Receiver Owen Timmerman (5) catches a pass in front of West Burlington – Notre Dame Cornerback Carson Chiprez (8) Friday night in Mediapolis. Mediapolis defeated WBND, 46-7.
Mediapolis Quarterback Briar Johnson (12) scores on keeper while in the grasp of WBND Nose Tackle Tyler Burch (73) Friday night in Mediapolis. Mediapolis defeated WBND, 46-7.
Falcon Cornerback Dreyton LaVeine (28) is tackled by Mepo’s Daryun Kreft (36) after intercepting a Mediapolis pass Friday night in Mediapolis. Mediapolis defeated WBND, 46-7.
West Burlington – Notre Dame Cornerback Hunter Reich (5) almost intercepts a Mediapolis pass Friday night in Mediapolis. Mediapolis defeated WBND, 46-7.
West Burlington – Notre Dame Running Back Dawson Gach (14) is hit by Mediapolis’ Drew Zurmuehlen (18) Friday night in Mediapolis. Mediapolis defeated WBND, 46-7.
West Burlington – Notre Dame Kendell Baker (35) carries the ball against Mediapolis Friday night in Mediapolis. Mediapolis defeated WBND, 46-7.
West Burlington – Notre Dame Quarterback Anthony Hoffman (13) scores on a 6-yard run against Mediapolis Friday night in Mediapolis. Mediapolis defeated WBND, 46-7.
West Burlington – Notre Dame Running Back Kendell Baker (35) carries the ball against Medipolis Friday night in Mediapolis. Mediapolis defeated WBND, 46-7.
West Burlington – Notre Dame Offense.
West Burlington – Notre Dame Quarterback Anthony Hoffman (13) carries the ball against Mediapolis Friday night in Mediapolis. Mediapolis defeated WBND, 46-7.
West Burlington – Notre Dame Running Back Jonah Fritz (27) is tackled by Mediapolis’ Kye Borrison (51) Friday night in Mediapolis. Mediapolis defeated WBND, 46-7.
West Burlington – Notre Dame Running Back Dawson Gach (14).
Mediapolis Running Back Joshua Darbyshire (4) is tackled by West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Ethan Eilers (75) and Carson Chiprez (8) Friday night in Mediapolis. Mediapolis defeated WBND, 46-7.
West Burlington – Notre Dame Running Back Dreyton LaVeine (28) follows the path of his Offensive Guard Travis Wills (59) blocking Mediapolis Tight End Wyatt Wilkerson (8) Friday night in Mediapolis. Mediapolis defeated WBND, 46-7.
West Burlington – Notre Dame Offensive Guard Travis Wills (59) blocks Mediapolis Tight End Wyatt Wilkerson (8) Friday night in Mediapolis. Mediapolis defeated WBND, 46-7.
West Burlington – Notre Dame Quarterback Anthony Hoffman (13) directs blockers while running the ball against Mediapolis Friday night in Mediapolis. Mediapolis defeated WBND, 46-7.
WBND Quarterback Anthony Hoffman (13) & Mediapolis Linebacker Blake Osborne (42).
Falcon Cornerback Dreyton LaVeine (28) celebrates after picking off a Mediapolis pass Friday night in Mediapolis. Mediapolis defeated WBND, 46-7.
Mediapolis Quarterback Briar Johnson (12) reaches for the goal line to put the bulldogs opening points on the scoreboard against West Burlington – Notre Dame Friday night in Mediapolis. Mediapolis defeated WBND, 46-7.
West Burlington – Notre Dame Offense.
West Burlington – Notre Dame Quarterback Anthony Hoffman (13).
West Burlington – Notre Dame Running Back Jonah Fritz (27) carries the ball up the middle against Mediapolis Friday night in Mediapolis. Mediapolis defeated WBND, 46-7.
West Burlington – Notre Dame Offense.
West Burlington – Notre Dame Kicker Aidan Krell (84) kicks off to start the second half against Mediapolis Friday night in Mediapolis. Mediapolis defeated WBND, 46-7.
West Burlington – Notre Dame Football Team at halftime.
Mediapolis’ Klay Foster (24).