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...student of longtime Los Angeles high school teacher Jaime Escalante's, now a teacher herself, called her former instructor "a master artist." Indeed, it was his refusal to accept commonly held beliefs that made his work so beautiful. Unlike many others, he refused to tolerate the notion that inner-city students were incapable of learning. Escalante, whose inspirational story was the basis for the 1988 film Stand and Deliver, died March 30 at 79 after a years-long battle with bladder cancer. Upon arriving in the U.S. from Bolivia, Escalante studied English at night to earn his California teaching credentials...
...event also featured a presentation by New York Times crossword editor Will Shortz. In addition to editing crosswords for The Times, Shortz also serves as puzzle master for National Public Radio’s “Weekend Edition Sunday,” directs the American Crossword Puzzle Tournament, and coaches for the World Puzzle Championship...
...good men and women at Grafton Street Bar have produced just the drink for the occasion. Mixologist Morgan recommended the Maker's Mark Manhattan to hail the arrival of the new Masters. The Maker's Mark Manhattan is a drink for the newly initiated drinker and the perfect option for this occasion. But we prefer a more fitting name: "The Master Brew...
Enjoy your night, and give a warm welcome to your new House Master...
Quincy House Master Lee Gehrke sent an e-mail to students yesterday morning stating that all dust in the hallway had been cleared away but that the removal of remaining dust in students' rooms was their responsibility...