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*NEWS* Community college faculty rally at the state Capitol Staff Report Student optimistic about future despite adversity Christy Cox Early application for pell grants proves key to free college money Staff Report Drug Awareness Week promotes prevention, educates about substance abuse Hannah Little, Amber Blair, Lizzy Gray, and S.A. Umberger Staff Reporters		Members of the 2007-2008 Hall of Fame were recognized at the February meeting of the Northwest Board of Trustees. Seated (l-r) are Mary Zluticky, Lauren Steward and Rebekah Green. Standing (l-r) Northwest president, Dr. Gary Lee Spears, Jayne Beard, Crystal Babb, Debra Payne, Daniel Franco, Tracie Russell, Clara Grace Watson, Alyssa McElfresh, and Daniel Conners. (Staff Photo) full story...		*SPORTS* Get ready for Rodeo John Williams Staff Reporter Spring intramural activities in full swing John Williams Staff Reporter Northwest basketball players KaWanda Martin of Coffeeville and Donnie Haywood of Monroe, La., were presented with the Ranger Player of the Year Awards at the final home game game Feb. 21 at Howard Coliseum in Senatobia. The awards are given annually to Northwest basketball players who display outstanding leadership on and off the court. Presenting the awards are Dolores Wooten, manager of Alumni Affairs at Northwest, and Paul McCullar, Tate County alumni representative. (Staff Photo)


*ARTS & LIFE* Timely reaction prevents near-disaster during Northwest's 'Guys & Dolls' presentation S.A. Umberger Staff Reporter Northwest celebrates National Career-Tech Education Month Staff Report		A winter storm brought several inches of snow to parts of North Mississippi March 7. While an uncommon site, snow does fall in Mississippi this time of year. Northwest saw at least 2 inches at the DeSoto Center and in Senatobia. (Staff photos)