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Equity: The Thief of Human Potential

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Post date March 12, 2023

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.

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West Burlington edges Mount Pleasant, 53-51

Post author By Falcon
Post date December 3, 2022

Photo by Dan Hockett
West Burlington’s Jace Figuereo (3) shoots over Mount Pleasant’s Christian Stacy (22) Saturday December 3rd 2022 at West Burlington. West Burlington edged Mount Pleasant, 53-51.

West Burlington Falcons v Mount Pleasant Panthers, Saturday, December 3^rd 2022 at West Burlington, Iowa. West Burlington over Mount Pleasant, 53-51. Photos by Dan Hockett

West Burlington Falcons v Mount Pleasant Panthers, Saturday, December 3^rd 2022 at West Burlington, Iowa. West Burlington over Mount Pleasant, 53-51. Photos by Dan Hockett

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Falcons rally to 56-54 OT win over Panthers

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Post date December 3, 2022

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West Burlington’s Abbey Bence (20) fights for possession with Mount Pleasant’s Mackenzie Musselman (15) as time runs out in overtime to secure a 56-54 win for West Burlington, Saturday December 3rd 2022 at West Burlington, Iowa.

West Burlington Falcons defeated Mount Pleasant Panthers in overtime, 56-54 Saturday December 3^rd 2022 at West Burlington, Iowa. Photos by Dan Hockett

West Burlington Falcons defeated Mount Pleasant Panthers in overtime, 56-54 Saturday December 3^rd 2022 at West Burlington, Iowa. Photos by Dan Hockett

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Falcons top Panthers, 30-20

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Post date September 24, 2022

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West Burlington – Notre Dame Falcons celebrate their 30-20 win over Mount Pleasant Panthers, Friday night, September 16, 2022.

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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Keyrchyn Purnell (56) tackles Mount Pleasant’s Jacob Richtman (2) Friday night, September 16, 2022.

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West Burlington – Notre Dame Linebacker Hayden Vandenberg (16) goes up trying to block the point after by Mount Pleasant kicker Xachary LaBlanc (91) against Friday night. WBND defeated Mount Pleasant, 30-20.

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West Burlington – Notre Dame Running Back Hayden Vandenberg (16) carries the ball for a touchdown against Mount Pleasant Friday night, September 16, 2022.

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West Burlington – Notre Dame running back Travain Donaldson (28) runs 88-yards for a TD in fourth quarter Friday night against Mount Pleasant.

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West Burlington – Notre Dame running back Travain Donaldson (28) runs 88-yards for a TD in fourth quarter Friday night against Mount Pleasant.

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West Burlington – Notre Dame running back Travain Donaldson (28) takes a break after a 88-yard TD run against Mount Pleasant. Friday night, September 16, 2022.

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West Burlington – Notre Dame Student section cheers for the Falcons Friday night in Mount Pleasant.

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West Burlington – Notre Dame Kicker Taylor Lundgren (22).

Photo by Dan Hockett Mount Pleasant Running back Bowen Davis (36) hauls in a pass for a 45-yard touchdown.

Photo by Dan Hockett Mount Pleasant Running back Bowen Davis (36) hauls in a pass for a 45-yard touchdown.

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Falcon Relays – 2022

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Post date March 31, 2022

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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.

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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.

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Danville’s Rylee Morris runs in the Class-B, 4×800, at the Falcon Relays Tuesday afternoon in West Burlington.

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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.

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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.

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Photo by Dan Hockett

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Falcon Relays – 2022

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Post date March 31, 2022

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Danville’s Caiden Gourley places second with a leap of 5-10 at the Falcon Relays Monday afternoon in West Burlington.

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Danville’s Sawyer Nelson places third in Class B with a leap of 5-08 at the Falcon Relays Monday afternoon in West Burlington.

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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.

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Danville’s Caiden Gourley places second with a leap of 5-10 at the Falcon Relays Monday afternoon in West Burlington.

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West Burlington- Notre Dame’s Tyler Burch throws the discus at the Falcon Relays Monday afternoon in West Burlington.

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Photo by Dan Hockett

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Falcons fall to Panthers, 24-20

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Post date September 24, 2021

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West Burlington – Notre Dame linebacker Kobe Twillie (10) intercepts a pass intended for Mt. Pleasant’s Payton Hagans (18) Friday night at Bill Nelson Field in West Burlington. Mt. Pleasant won 24-20.

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West Burlington – Notre Dame wide receiver Jackson Riley (3) scampers for a 72-yard touchdown reception avoiding a diving Mt. Pleasant’s Levi Graber (81) Friday night at Bill Nelson Field in West Burlington. Mt. Pleasant won 24-20.

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Photo by Dan Hockett

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WB’s Ty Hill Signs with Iowa Wesleyan

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Post date April 14, 2021

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West Burlington High School’s Ty Hill signs to play baseball with Iowa Wesleyan University, Monday afternoon in West Burlington. Joining Ty at signing are mother DeEtta Kniffen-Ross and father Tim Hill.

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West Burlington Varsity Baseball Coach Pat McKasson & Ty Hill

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WB’s Messamaker signs to play softball with Iowa Wesleyan University

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Post date January 14, 2021

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West Burlington High School Senior, Raven Messamaker, signs to play softball at Iowa Wesleyan University Wednesday afternoon in West Burlington. From left: WBND Head Softball Coach David Oleson, Heather Oleson (mother), Raven Messamaker, and Eric Messamaker (father).

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West Burlington High School Senior, Raven Messamaker (center) with teammates after signing to play softball at Iowa Wesleyan University.

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Falcons score first ever win over Panthers, 68-60

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Post date December 7, 2020

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West Burlington’s Marvion Jackson (35) gets two against Mt. Pleasant Saturday afternoon in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Mount Pleasant, 68-60.

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West Burlington’s Brady Martin (11) shoots a three against Mt. Pleasant Saturday afternoon in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Mount Pleasant, 68-60.

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West Burlington’s Ethan Eilers (34) shoots over Mt. Pleasant’s Dylon Hagans (5) Saturday afternoon in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Mount Pleasant, 68-60.

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