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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Thursday, November 2, 2006

Where the aid comes from

Advertiser Staff

In 2003-04, about one-fourth (26 percent) of in-state undergraduates received a federal grant, 18 percent received a state grant, 17 percent received institutional grants, and 14 percent received grants from private or other sources, including employers.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics

EVENTS

RAINBOW INVITATIONAL

Nineteen Hawai'i high school marching bands, two Mainland high school marching bands and the University of Hawai'i Rainbow Warrior Marching Band will perform in the 27th Annual Meadow Gold Rainbow Invitational Marching Band Festival Nov. 9 beginning at 5:30 p.m. at Aloha Stadium.

The Rainbow Invitational is the largest event of its kind in the state and generally draws thousands of spectators.

Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for students (children under 6 are free). They are available through participating schools and at the Aloha Stadium box office.

SIMULATED CITY CLEANS UP ITS ACT

Recycle City, a Web site of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, shows how people are recycling and reusing products across this fictional city. Click on a map to see how the warehouse, landfill, theater, cafe, service station, supermarket, factory, and school are reducing waste. Learn about the role of transportation, household supplies, and the materials recovery center.

Go to www.epa.gov/recyclecity