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Issue Date: Tuesday, October 19, 2004 Issue: October 2004 Last Update: Wednesday, October 27, 2004
  • Swift changes made at Northwestern for ‘04-’05

    Monday, October 25, 2004 By: Sierra Garner, Kellei Burrus, and Brittany Gaines

    In an effort to increase test scores, college appliance, daily attendance and provide activities for students things had to change for the 2004-2005 school year at Northwestern High School.

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  • New additions bring experience to Northwestern

    Monday, October 25, 2004 By: Christina Hall

    New meaning and understanding will fall upon us. New teachers for the school year of 2004-2005 have brought a wealth of experience to Northwestern for help in college readiness..

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  • A nightmare in Northern Africa: A Special Report on the Genocide in Sudan

    Monday, October 25, 2004 By: Elizabeth Cerezo

    Rape, mass murder, political corruption-- no, this is not the plot of an upcoming movie, this is the plot of an ongoing genocide. Though many students have no idea about the genocide, the exterminatio

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  • Wildcats bring home win on Homecoming

    Tuesday, October 26, 2004 By: Aisha dorsey

    On Friday, October 8, 2004, the Northwestern Wildcats Varsity Football team played for a roaring audience, and intercepted their way to victory.

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  • NFL season starts with many upside-down results: Eagles, Cowboys look to renew

    Tuesday, October 26, 2004 By: Timothy Thompkins

    After an upsetting Week One, and a lot of free agent showings, the postseason is still a blur for NFL coaches and fans.

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  • Rapper Jay-Z sets sights on owning NJ Nets

    Tuesday, October 26, 2004 By: Ariel blackwell

    Sean "Jay Z" Carter is now co-owner of an NBA team, the New Jersey Nets.

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  • 2004 Olympics marked by increase in drug testing

    Tuesday, October 26, 2004 By: Sean Hall

    Over the summer for 17 days straight, ABC has shown coverage of the Olympics and some of the most controversial moments of the summer.

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  • Deion Sanders returns to NFL as a Raven

    Tuesday, October 26, 2004 By: Kathy Hamilton

    8 time pro bowler Deion Sanders returned to the NFL playing for the first time in three years on September 12, 2004 with the Baltimore Ravens.

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  • Dave Chappelle mixes humor, commentary on race

    Tuesday, October 26, 2004 By: Traquita Ishway

    Dave Chappelle (you may know him as "Crack head Tyrone Biggums,” a character on his show) is an up and coming comedian.

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  • Entertainers join political causes in election year

    Tuesday, October 26, 2004 By: Chinelle Halley

    This election year, entertainers both young and old have managed to break the political barriers of pop-culture, organizing campaigns and airing regular commercials on MTV, VH1 and Comedy Central.

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At-a-glance

President Bush avoided war in Vietnam and received special privileges in joining the National Guard. Former Texas Lieutenant Governor Ben Barnes said on national television that he helped get Bush in
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The information released about Bush's service in the National Guard doesn't change at all how he is able to act as president.
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A man’s character reflects on everything he does. President Bush's character reflects the decisions he makes, no matter if the decision is a wrong one or a good one.
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Many people across the US have heard "Goodies" on the radio this summer (or on television). The girl behind this hit is 18 year old Ciara from Austin, Texas.
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It is a sad day for entertainment as we know it. One of funniest and greatest comedians of all time Rodney Dangerfield died Tuesday from complications from open heart surgery.
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Released on September 10, 2004, the popular video game franchise gets it's second theatrical release with "Resident Evil Apocalypse" directed by Alexander Witt, the movie generated more than $24 milli
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On Sunday October 10th Christopher Reeve passed away at the age of 52. After being paralyzed in 1995, he died Sunday because of heart failure in a hospital surrounded by his family.
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Many students at Northwestern have had more than their share of bad or non-existent homecomings.
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This election year, entertainers both young and old have managed to break the political barriers of pop-culture, organizing campaigns and airing regular commercials on MTV, VH1 and Comedy Central.
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Dave Chappelle mixes humor, commentary on race
Dave Chappelle (you may know him as "Crack head Tyrone Biggums,” a character on his show) is an up and coming comedian.
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