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Longfellow V.P. honored by fund

By Jeffrey Obser, Daily Planet staff
Friday October 26, 2001
Veteran educator Thelette Bennett receives award for lifetime dedication -more-

Out & About Calendar

– Compiled by Guy Poole
Friday October 26, 2001

Friday, Oct. 26

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Opportunism vs. principle

David Eifler
Friday October 26, 2001
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Canadian circus troupe not your average Big Top show

By Maryann Maslan, Special to the Daily Planet
Friday October 26, 2001
Wrapped in a rope high above a darkened stage, a body wriggles and giggles, drops, rewinds then drops again, smiling and blowing kisses to the audience – Cirque Elioze has come to town, performing “Excentricus” at Zellerbach Hall through Saturday. -more-

Arts & Entertainment Calendar

Compiled by Guy Poole
Friday October 26, 2001
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Cal’s freshman big man is ready to contribute

By Jared Green, Daily Planet Staff
Friday October 26, 2001
When you mention this year’s recruiting class for Cal basketball, most fans think immediately of the ongoing drama of Julian Sensley’s eligibility. But regardless of whether Sensley ever plays for the Bears, there will definitely be an impact freshman in the Cal rotation. -more-

Hearst Avenue rezone goes to the Planning Commission

By Hank Sims, Daily Planet staff
Friday October 26, 2001
The Planning Commission voted unanimously Wednesday night to hold public hearings on whether one side of a block of Hearst Avenue should be “downzoned” to restrict large, multi-family housing developments. -more-

Proud to live in Berkeley

Michael Bauce
Friday October 26, 2001
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Viva la Musica: Russian style

By Miko Sloper, Special to the Daily Plane
Friday October 26, 2001
Berkeley Russian School to hold benefit for New York victims’ families -more-

BHS field hockey scores win

By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff
Friday October 26, 2001
The Berkeley High field hockey team got a double treat on Thursday, scoring their first two goals of the season and picking up their first win. -more-

BHS field hockey scores win

By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff
Friday October 26, 2001
The Berkeley High field hockey team got a double treat on Thursday, scoring their first two goals of the season and picking up their first win. -more-

Dion Aroner warns fewer jobs means more welfare

By Gabriel Spitzer, Special to the Daily Planet
Friday October 26, 2001
SAN FRANCISCO – As the California economy slows, Assemblymember Dion Aroner, D-Berkeley, warned Thursday that the state’s welfare caseload – in decline for half a decade – may soon rise again. -more-

Smoke free Halloween

Jami Caseber
Friday October 26, 2001
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St. Mary’s Freeman commits to Sac State

By Jared Green, Daily Planet Staff
Friday October 26, 2001
St. Mary’s High point guard DeShawn Freeman has given a verbal commitment to play for Sacramento State University next season, his coach said Thursday. -more-

Caucus hears child care needs

By John Geluardi, Daily Planet staff
Friday October 26, 2001
Speakers respond to Governor Davis’ $24 million subsidy cut -more-

Recent history provides answer

Staff
Friday October 26, 2001
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Amtrak deems rider ‘Champion of the rails’

By Mary Spicuzza, Special to the Daily Planet
Friday October 26, 2001
EMERYVILLE – Doras Briggs can remember details of her first train ride down to the day, year and Amtrak line. -more-

‘Berkeley Lite,’ hidden calories

Staff
Friday October 26, 2001
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Daily Cal ad sparks political controversy

By Carole-Anne Elliott, Special to the Daily Planet
Friday October 26, 2001

Campus police teach how to deal with suspicious mail

By Susan Latham, Special to the Daily Planet
Friday October 26, 2001

UC: Some SAT tests better than others at predicting successes

The Associated Press
Friday October 26, 2001

Court upholds $1 million in damages for racial harassment of black worker

The Associated Press
Friday October 26, 2001

Bay Area Briefs

Staff
Friday October 26, 2001

Sudden Oak Death syndrome takes toll

By Michelle Morgante Associated Press Writer
Friday October 26, 2001

Judge refuses to recognize SLA as terrorist organization

By LINDA DEUTSCH, AP Special Correspondent
Friday October 26, 2001

Oil concerns could boost prospects for green energy

By Leon Droun Keith, The Associated Press
Friday October 26, 2001

The way to ‘properly’ install a pet door

By James and Morris Carey
Friday October 26, 2001

The Gardener’s Guide: Frost protection keeps plants going

By Lee Rich The Associated Press
Friday October 26, 2001

Ford Motor Co. settles auto ignition defect case

By David Kravets, The Associated Press
Friday October 26, 2001

Jury hears video of white Cincinnati officer accused of murder

By Lisa Cornwell, The Associated Press
Friday October 26, 2001

Davis: State facing $8 billion to $14 billion deficit

By Alexa Haussler Associated Press Writer
Friday October 26, 2001

Search engine one of few profitable dot-coms

By Michael Liedtke AP Business Writer
Friday October 26, 2001

Editorials

Create positive business climate

Brij M. Misra
Friday October 26, 2001
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Plenty of police and firefighter costumes expected this year

By Melis Senerdem, Special to the Daily Planet
Friday October 26, 2001
Pumpkins are carved, candies in the bowls and costume shops are open. Halloween’s a week away, and the trendiest of all holidays is catching up with world affairs, with firemen uniforms and patriotic figures apparently this year’s favorite costumes. -more-

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