Ebonics parody triggers racism debate at Cornell
Cornell students demand a university policy on racial harassment after the Cornell Review published a parody on Ebonics in April. Protests and burnings followed as students urged inclusivity measures and courses on racism, while critics argued the paper is being censored for its views.
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Neighborhood mentor helps kids break the cycle of poverty
Hayden, a retired teacher's assistant, leads Communities United to Rebuild Neighborhoods with her husband and three families. They pick up truant children each morning to attend McKinley Brighton Magnet, fund a library, and provide tutoring and mentorship to improve education, safety, and care in Kennedy Street.
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Educator Helps Parents Strengthen Families on Midland Avenue
Hayden works with seven welfare facing families to empower parents and support children. Sandra Thompson and her children Andrea 12 and Akeen 6 benefit from Hayden’s guidance while Thompson pursues school success and shifts to supportive neighborhood roles. Hayden notes prior Midland Avenue struggle with poverty and drug exposure guiding a push to expose kids to broader opportunities.
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Five named to 1997 Jefferson Award slate at Landmark
Geneva Haydan joins four others to receive a 1997 Jefferson Award at 8 p.m. Monday at the Landmark Theatre. The group includes John Blasi of Hebrew Day School DeWitt, HB Camerata who teaches woodworking at the Boys & Girls Club of Syracuse, Norma Hook Van Buren town councilor, and William Knodel a massage therapist and Westcott Neighborhood Association president.
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Teen writes about Michael Jordan Internet search
A 15 year old's report notes looking up Chicago Bulls star Michael Jordan online last month. The student mentions an interest in learning more about him, a rest amenity and a gift shop, reflecting curiosity about his life and public ventures.
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Worcester Central Wins Fay's Drug Quiz Show Shield
Worcester Central Schools from Otsego County won the Fay's Drug Quiz Show with a 14 to 10 victory over Manlius Pebble Hill. It marked Worcester's first championship as three teams vied for the title among Fabius Pompey and Bishop Ludden rivals. The win came with a $300 prize and a trophy as part of the 11th annual event promoting drug and alcohol awareness among middle school students.
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Nottingham student wins national writing award for Silver
Kristin Robson, a 16 year old Nottingham High School student, earned a silver award in a major national writing contest for young authors. Her story Silver, about a four year old with an imaginary griffin friend, reached the final rounds among 15,000 manuscripts. The award includes a June reading at the Library of Congress and a ceremony at Constitution Hall.
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State leaders back interim budget in Albany stalemate
Governor Pataki and legislative leaders agreed to a six week interim budget from May 10 to June 20 as negotiations continue on a full year plan. The measure covers 8.1 billion dollars in expenditures including an 18 billion aid package to school districts.
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