Amistad: A R rated drama about Cinque and freedom
Mikiel Anderson reviews Amistad telling the true story of Cinque a Mende chief who leads a slave ship uprising aboard La Amistad Former President John Quincy Adams argues before the Supreme Court The theme centers on slavery courage and the quest for freedom The best line is Cinque speaking English for the first time Give us free The review notes the film portrays trust and the lengths an enslaved man will go to gain liberty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amistad
Djimon Hounsou
Matthew McConaughey
Anthony Hopkins
Nigel Hawthorne
Morgan Freeman
Jed
Cinque
Hounsou
Sierra Leone
la Amistad
John Quincy Adams
U.S. Supreme Court
Mikiel Anderson
Nottingham High School
Winter Driving Tips From Central New York Teens
Lisa Pettitt reports on teens learning to cope with wintry roads in Geneseo and surrounding areas. Christine Ennis recalls icy windshields and low visibility, while experts note teens are usually cautious not reckless and emphasize slowing down increasing following distance and proper braking to avoid skids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lisa Pettitt
Christine Ennis
Jamesville-DeWitt
Geneseo
Andy Branch
Branch
Scruton
Children's Rights of
New York
Victory is sweeter second time around the course
Heather Schroeder recounts failing her first road test after a close call with traffic and a tester, then retrying with practice and a different examiner. She finally passes on a second attempt, earning a temporary license as a high school junior reflects on the experience and perseverance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christine
Heather Schroeder
Department of Motor Vehicles Examiner
the Examiner
DMV
Examiner
Jamesville-De Witt High School
On the Level Teen Advice Column Teems With Guidance
A teen writes about splitting weekends between divorced parents and feeling torn. Dr. Mark Schneider and teen counselor Lynn Vitietto offer guidance telling the reader to talk with the mother, address feelings, and emphasize maintaining quality time with both parents while acknowledging the divorce’s impact.
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Mark Schneider
Fayetteville
Lynn Vitietto
Christian Brothers Academy
Syracuse
P.O. Box
Mark
Exschneider
Dr. Schneider
Dad’s
Vitiello
Six CBA students named Commended in 1998 Merit Brothers
Six CBA students Amehia Buerkle Claire Gorman Robert Kad Alastair Murray Max Ruckdeschel and Daniel Thomsen are named Commended Students in the Christian 1998 Merit Brothers Scholarship Academy. Selection is by a national index score and acknowledges potential for college success while excluding further Merit Scholarship competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amehia Buerkle
Claire Gorman
Robert Kad
Alastair Murray
Max Ruckdeschel
Daniel Thomsen
Stu
Dents
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Gina Williams
Irene Scruton
Utive
the Safety Council of
Central New York
Katie Raccalia
Tiuelrator
The
Safety Council of
CBA
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