CHUMASH BLESSING
     IRIS SMOOT/Acorn Newspapers CHUMASH BLESSING- University President Richard Rush, left, watches as Julie TumamaitStenslie of the Chumash tribe uses sage and drops of water to bless the first courtyard in Santa Cruz Village, the new student housing complex at California State University Channel ...
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Clothes that fit the kid
      The search is always on for school clothes that are durable and look great. To help parents compose must-have shopping lists for this school season, here are a few tips. •Sneakers. When asked, 95 percent of moms agreed that athletic shoes are a priority.
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CSUCI president welcomes staff with praise, updates on progress
      California State University Channel Islands President Richard R. Rush welcomed new and returning members of the faculty, along with administration and staff, at a ceremony on Aug. 23. The fall semester classes began on Monday.
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Keeping the beat on the first day
     DRUM ROLL, PLEASE- Adolfo Camarillo High School students, from left, senior Shaye Clubb, junior Gilbert Lopez, sophomore Chandler Giust and junior Robert Navarrete, practice drumming drills before the start of first period band class on the first day of school Mon., Aug. 27 in Camarillo.
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