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The ‘Cisco Kid’ as Cultural Icon

In the new book “The Cisco Kid: American Hero, Hispanic Roots,” co-authors Gary D. Keller and Francis M. Nevins trail the history of the character, from his initial creation outside the Hispanic world to his Hollywood interpretation as a Latino persona, Arizona State University’ s Bilingual Press announced.

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SD College to Harness Wind for Power

Sisseton Wahpeton Community College plans to erect two wind turbines to generate power, a move that will make the campus more environmentally friendly and cut electrical costs.

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UC Riverside Hosting Indian Conference

Health issues, language preservation and improving archaeology practices in California will highlight the 23rd annual California Indian Conference on Friday, Oct. 3, and Saturday, Oct. 4, at the UC Riverside Palm Desert Graduate Center, university organizers announced.

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UA Navajo Roommate Case Ends in Guilty Verdict

A young woman accused of stabbing her roommate to death in their University of Arizona dorm room could be sentenced to life in prison after being convicted Sept. 19 of first-degree murder.

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Book Details Seminole’s Gaming Experience

Gaming wealth has brought unimaginable wealth and altered the lifestyles of the Seminole Tribe of Florida, often considered among the most traditional of American Indians, an anthropologist writes in a new book.

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17 Tribal Colleges Win Grants

Seventeen tribal colleges have been awarded $4 million through the United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development Tribal College Grant program to buy equipment, build or renovate classrooms, make repairs and finance improvements.

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UCSD Plans Native American Day Celebration

The 2008 California Native American Day Celebration is being held at the University of California at San Diego, UCSD announced.

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Study Looks at Tribal Health

A medical study led by a University of Oklahoma health researcher shows that American Indians have more strokes and a higher fatality rate from their first stroke when compared to Whites and Blacks.

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‘Indecent’ Dress, Lewd Conduct Banned at JSU

Jackson State University students are expected to behave and dress in a manner that represents the university in a positive way.

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Ellis Island Adding Histories of Indians, Slaves

Ellis Island is expanding its story of U.S. immigration history, including for the first time Native Americans and African slaves and adding modern arrivals.

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New Study: Men’s Football, Basketball Programs Limit Other Men’s Sports, Not Title IX

Another men’s college wrestling program is discontinued and familiar accusations fly: it’s the fault of Title IX and money being spent on women’s sports. Time and again critics point to Title IX as the reason for cuts in men’s sports.

Georgia Program Wins Honor

The Hispanic Outreach and Leadership Program (HOLA) at Armstrong Atlantic State University (AASU) has been selected as a semifinalist for a national award from Excelencia in Education, the university announced.

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