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      Students respond to a shorter April break

      Andrea Frost, Features Editor
      March 4, 2014

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      Commemorating Black History Month | 1:58 p.m.| Sta Commemorating Black History Month | 1:58 p.m.| Staples is celebrating and commemorating Black History Month with thoughtful arts and crafts around the hallways. In this billboard next to the cafeteria, each periodic element is replaced with the initials of an influential Black figure, from authors and inventors to athletes and musicians, in an effort to give recognition to these historical figures for their accomplishments. Photos by Chloe Murray ’22.
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      Barnes and Noble |2:35 p.m.| Barnes and Noble plan Barnes and Noble |2:35 p.m.| Barnes and Noble plans to open their new location in downtown Westport on Feb 24. The new location is taking over the former Restoration Hardware site. In the meantime, people can utilize both the Milford and Stamford locations until the Westport location opens. Photo by Brooke Dembin ‘22.
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