DECEMBER 2011
observer THE OFFICIAL STUDENT NEWSPAPER OF ESSEX COUNTY COLLEGE
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ECC World AIDS Week Rings The Alarm
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IN THIS
ISSUE
EDITORIAL Moving Forward and Connecting The Dots...p.4
OPINION Without Limits, All Dimensions...p.5
REVIEWS
SPORTS
A Review of “Crank” by Ellen Hopkins...p.7 Meet the New Women’s Soccer Coach...p.8
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World  AIDS  Week continued  from  page  one
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NEWS Advocacy  Movement continued  from  page  one
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Thinking about TRANSFERRING to a four-year college?
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Felician College will transfer up to 90 credits and we offer generous transfer scholarships!
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Felician College also offers accelerated undergraduate programs for working adults on campus and at area hospitals and community colleges. Tuition may be 30% less than regular tuition rate!
1.9.2012 – 1.14.2012
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sports Meet  the  New  Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Soccer  Coach By  Chelsea  Wegman
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