Yonkers student refuses pledge sparks classroom scuffle
A 14 year old junior high pupil at Mark Twain Junior High School in Yonkers refused to recite the Pledge of Allegiance and fought with a substitute teacher, who suffered a broken nose. police and school officials suspended the youth as they investigate, with district officials stating policy requires pledges unless a religious or personal refusal is made clear.
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BizRap aims to heal music industry drug abuse in wake of excess
The music industry confronts its drug culture with BizRap, a nonprofit recovery program formed by musicians, executives, and medical professionals. It seeks funding from industry, offers counseling and referrals, and plans public concerts to support recovery, acknowledging the high cost of addiction on careers and productions.
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NIU Summer Academic Camps Cover Wide Range At DeKalb
Northern Illinois University offers one week summer camps in June and July for junior and senior high students. Camps cover computers math journalism visual arts theater music speech field science and high technology with fees 250 to 295. Resident campers stay in dorms while commuter options lower costs.
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