Trinidad and Tobago swimmer Dylan Carter fourth in 100m freestyle B final
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TT swimmer Dylan Carter finished fourth in the men’s 100-metre freestyle B final in the 2021 TYR Pro Swim series in Indianapolis, USA, on Thursday.
Carter, who is preparing for the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, clocked 49.89 seconds and just missed a spot on the podium.
Grant House and Dean Farris tied for first place in 49.58 and Hunter Armstrong was third in 49.83.
Earlier in the heats, Carter had the 14th fastest time which saw him qualify for the B final. The swimmers who finished between ninth and 16th position booked a place in the B final. The top eight swimmers earned a spot in the A final.
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May 13, 2021 5:08 PM Dylan Carter
Officials from the United States Social Security Administration announced the most popular baby names for 2020 and you may be surprised at the results for Washington.
According to information compiled by the Social Security Administration, the most popular girl’s name in Washington state during the year 2020 was Olivia. In order, Olivia was followed by Emma, Charlotte, Amelia and Sophia. These names included five of the top six for the entire United States but did not include the name Ava, which ranked third nationally.
As for the boys, the most popular name in Washington state in 2020 was Oliver. On a national scale, Oliver was the third most popular name of 2020. The state’s next most popular names in order were Liam, Noah, Benjamin and Henry.
Central Washington University lifts SAT/ACT requirement for admission
May 13, 2021 12:06 PM Dylan Carter
ELLENSBURG, Wash. Today, Central Washington University is joining dozens of public and private universities across the United States in lifting its standardized testing requirement for admissions to the school.
According to a release issued by the school, this shift is taking place starting with the Fall 2021 term. Many schools throughout the country opted not to require standardized tests such as the SAT and ACT once the pandemic struck in early 2020.
Similarly, many people have expressed concerns about standardized tests inherently discriminating against prospective students from disadvantaged communities due to a lack of testing/educational resources. Central Washington University Provost and Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs Michelle DenBeste wants to ensure that the school’s admission process is fair to all students.
Washington children 12-15 cleared for Pfizer vaccine
May 13, 2021 11:34 AM Dylan Carter
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After a review from a group of nationally-acclaimed scientists from the Western United States, Washington children ages 12+ are now approved for the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine.
The Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup completed a review of federal guidelines regarding the use of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine on children ages 12-15.
Workgroup Chairman Arthur Reingold, MD, sent a memo to the Governors of California, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington State on Wednesday night. This confirmation reaffirmed the stance taken by the FDA and CDC, clearing younger people to be vaccinated from COVID-19.
ELLENSBURG, Wash. Public and private universities from throughout Washington state are combatting the pandemic by requiring COVID-19 vaccinations for students in the upcoming Fall 2021 semester. The latest school to join this growing list is Central Washington University.
According to a release issued by Central Washington University (CWU), proof of vaccination will be required for in-person courses beginning later this year. For CWU President James L. Gaudino, requiring vaccines is the only way to safely resume in-person learning during the pandemic.
“We’re taking this step because of the increasingly easy access to safe and effective COVID-19 vaccinations,” Gaudino said. “The only way we can protect the health and safety of our university students, faculty, and staff is by mandating that everyone is vaccinated, which will help control the further spread of the virus.”