CONTENTS
The Community Alliance for
Public Education (CAPE) and UO
Department of Education Studies
present
November 22-29, 2017
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Letters
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Bach Fest Firing
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Calendar
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Movies
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Music
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Sports
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Theater
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Classifieds
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Savage Love
Beyond Opt Out
Why do we test our
kids so much?
Who benefi ts and
who is harmed?
How did we get here?
The Friendliest
Joint in Town
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Open at 9am on Green Friday, November 24 th
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