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|  Volume 3 Number 8 October 5-11, 1998 
 
 
 
 
 |  SLUG POWER! ![[Sammy, UCSC's new mascot]](http://www.ucsc.edu/oncampus/currents/98-99/art/mascot.98-10-05.155.jpg) Sammy, UCSC's new mascot, was introduced to the campus, community, and
world at large during a festive
ceremony at the East Field on Tuesday,
September 29.
(Photos) 
 |  New buildings hinge on passage of school-bond measure 
Notice: Ferrato talk on domestic violence to be rescheduled 
Welcoming in the new academic year 
Public tribute planned to honor Kenneth Norris 
UCSC contracts and grants funding hits new high 
Reminder: Staff Barbecue planned for Monday, October
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Humanities scholar to deliver talk on religion and public
life 
Banana Slug String Band headlines fifth annual Harvest
Festival 
Good news for aspiring teachers 
New codirector named for Chicano/Latino Research
Center 
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