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Friday, November 07, 2008

By Jamey Padojino, Courier Staff Writer

Whether it’s rain or shine, the SF Museum of Modern Art is a trip worth taking.

The museum has art that is truly unique. Pieces ranging from paintings and sculptures to design and photography provide a whole new perspective on self-expression. Seeing as it is modern art, some creations are as simple as triangles or out of norm such as air conditioners stacked on top of each other. Nonetheless the art expresses techniques and opinions of the modern era.


By Mia Tungol, Courier Staff Writer

Santa Clara's Great America tried something new this October. The usual family environment amusement park was turned into Halloween Haunt.

As part this new Halloween extravaganza, Great America had its employees dress up in frightening costumes to scare the public. In addition, there were certain areas designated as the “scare zones” specifically made for the employees to scare all. However, if a person became afraid, there were areas where the public would be in the “safe zone.” This included the first aid station and the restrooms. Also, in case an individual wanted to prepare themselves, the fog would indicate that that is where the monsters are more likely to be.

The Roy Williams mural
Courier photo


By Rohan Kumar, Courier Staff Writer

Today, Dallas Cowboys Pro Bowl safety Roy Williams will be returning to James Logan High School, where he first learned the game of football, to be the first inductee in the school's new Hall of Fame.

This afternoon, Williams will be sharing his story with the students of James Logan in an assembly. He will be talking about his struggles and triumphs and his learning disability which almost ruined his career.
From California State University, Pomona:
Alexa Irene Canady, the first woman and first African American to become a Neurosurgeon was born to Elizabeth Hortense (Golden) Canady and Clinton Canady Jr. on November 7, 1950 in Lansing Michigan. Both colleges educated her father a graduate of the School of Dentistry of Meharry Medical College, thus a highly respected dentist in Lansing. Her mother a graduate of Fiasco University, and formerly active in civic affairs of Lansing. She also served as national president of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority.

Learn more about Alexa Canady, free from the National Institutes of Health's National Library of Medicine.