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November 28, 2005

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Last minute action kills“raid” on student aid
House vote dramatically halts $14.5 billion in cuts
A contentious bill was killed by a 224-209 House vote on Nov.17, ditching a budget reconciliation proposal that included changes to the financial aid system used by college students nationwide. More

Santa’s on his way to NLC, all students shop for free
Fashion show to kick off 2005 Santa Bucks event
On Dec. 7, the Journalism Club will hold its fourth annual Santa Bucks program. Students who attend the event are asked to sign in and show their IDs. More

Campus Life
From adversity to a university
Four years ago when a shotgun blast shattered his face, college was the last thing on Jeff Peters’ mind.
When he graduated from high school in 2000, Jeff Peters' future seemed predestined: More

Arts & Entertainment
Instructor to release Christmas CD
Sherry Boyd, a humanities faculty member of the Visual and Performing Arts Teaching and Learning Center, will release her first CD on Dec. 2, with an autograph session at noon in the campus bookstore. More

It's a Boy!
Mascot finally has a name

Meet Blaze, a feisty bronco born earlier this year as North Lake College’s official mascot. This fall, 511 students and staff voted on the horse’s name in a contest sponsored by SPAR and the Student Government Association. Voters had four choices: Blaze (155 votes), Outlaw (91), Spirit (63) and Wildfire (102).

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