| From Jane and Finch to Ivy League
Andre Wilkins knows life at the intersection of Jane and Finch in northwest Toronto. He's heard the gunfire. He knows what it means to live in a place divided, where venturing to the "wrong" housing complex or crossing the street can earn you a beat down or worse. He's even been caught up in the ripple effect of crime and suspicion and been questioned by police for nothing more than being young, male and black. But later this summer, Andre Wilkins will be leaving that behind, at least for now. The 6-foot-5 20-year-old will be enrolling at one of the most prestigious schools in North America as an eagerly anticipated addition to the basketball program at Cornell University. His plan is to earn a degree in developmental sociology, embark on a career in teaching or social work and come right back home to help others find their path.
COMEC to Raise Money and Awareness With Saturday Treasure Hunt
OPEN SESAME: Mary Allison Gumbel, 8, and Britt Ferguson, 2, share some face time with "Sesame Street" favorites Elmo and Cookie Monster at a recent Pink Palace event. -- PHOTO COURTESY OF COMEC Searching for a missing child is no laughing matter. It's easy to imagine that for people involved in a search - family, volunteer workers and law enforcement officials - passing moments can seem like hours. But the Commission on Missing and Exploited Children (COMEC) is hoping people have lots of fun this weekend searching for missing treasure at the Pink Palace Museum. COMEC's first treasure hunt event takes place Sunday from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., with the actual treasure hunt contest at 3 p.m. General admission is $10 and children younger than 2 get in free.
WCBSTV.com's Weekly 'Rag Wrap-Up'
(CBS) NEW YORK Hey, its that time of the week again, when the gossip mags hit the racks and our daily commute is made so much sweeter. It's clear Lindsay Lohans partying is old news, because Angie, Brad and their brood are once again ruling the tabs. US Weekly goes "Inside Shilohs World", In Touch calls Angelina "Scary Skinny", the duo is "Raising Their Kids Apart!" according to Life & Style and Brad "Speaks His Mind" to OK! Which leaves the question, what is there about their lives we dont know?Dont worry Jen wants to answer that. This weeks Star Exclusive claims Aniston is getting ready to pen a tell-all tome about Brad and their break-up. Plus, shell reportedly dish on the behind the scenes antics of Friends. Mmmm.... I dont know about you, but Ive moved on. Im much more interested in Angie being "Scary Skinny."Speaking of which, all the rags are whispering about her painfully thin look.
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