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Little Rock Nine speaker coming to OaktonNov 07, 2013 1:16 pm - In 1957, Terrence Roberts and eight other black students were barred from entering a high school in Little Rock, Ark. It wasn’t until President Dwight D. Eisenhower and ...
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A history of Jewish food in America: Bagels, pastrami and moreOct 25, 2013 11:43 pm - Traditionally shaped by hand into the form of a ring made from yeasted wheat dough, bagels are especially popular in cities with large Jewish populations. Learn how thi...
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Pianist Doug Montgomery returns to Des PlainesOct 21, 2013 7:53 am - Enjoy an evening of contemporary and classical piano music performed by musician and Niles native Doug Montgomery at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2, at Oakton’s Footlik Theater...
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Casino gives OCC $150,000 for scholarshipsOct 20, 2013 2:28 pm - Rivers Casino in Des Plaines is donating $150,000 to Oakton Community College to provide 1-year scholarships for Des Plaines residents. Rivers Casino General Manager Bil...
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Haunted happenings: 13 frightfully fun Halloween ideasOct 18, 2013 6:00 am - You've picked out your pumpkin, decorated your yard and started stocking up on candy. Now, it's time to seek out some seasonal fun. Whether your idea of Halloween is a ...
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Oakton discusses math-music connectionOct 18, 2013 3:54 am - Learn how math and music are connected at a free lecture at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 22, at Oakton Community College’s Des Plaines campus, 1600 E. Golf Road, Room 1604. Dav...
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Step forward/step back activity illustrates marginalizationOct 15, 2013 5:27 am - One way suburban school districts are trying to bridge the gap between minority students and teachers is through “cultural competency” training. Students can read a lot ...
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Suburban schools aim to increase staff diversity to mirror studentsOct 15, 2013 5:00 am - Elgin Area School District U-46 is the state's second-largest, and one of the most diverse — 68 percent of its more than 40,000 students are ethnic minorities. But they'...
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Oakton workshop focuses on adolescents suffering from depressionOct 13, 2013 2:40 pm - Recent surveys indicate that as many as one in five teens suffers from clinical depression, which can lead to substance abuse and suicidal thoughts or actions. Oakton Co...
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Celebrate Halloween at the Chicago Botanic GardenOct 09, 2013 12:55 pm - “Trains, Tricks and Treats” weekend at the Chicago Botanic Garden celebrates Halloween with seasonal activities in the Model Railroad Garden: Landmarks of America, which...