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News Observer Weekly — October 21, 2026 | Top 5 Stories of the Week

Marcus and Nia break down this week’s top five headlines and share essential info on how to register and vote...
Miki Turner, a professor of professional practice at USC Annenberg and an award-winning journalist, author and producer, visited Xavier’s mass communication department to talk to students about the opportunity to study at USC after graduating from Xavier. (Photo source: Xavier Herald) Miki Turner, a professor of professional practice at USC Annenberg and an award-winning journalist, author and producer, visited Xavier’s mass communication department to talk to students about the opportunity to study at USC after graduating from Xavier. (Photo source: Xavier Herald)
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Building a Bridge: USC Annenberg Professor Visits Xavier as Mass Communication Pipeline Grows
Rev. Judy Fentress-Williams speaks to the Howard community during a sermon titled “Think Small”, which aims to offer encouragement to young people to focus on their God-given assignments. (Tatiana Allen/HU News Service) Rev. Judy Fentress-Williams speaks to the Howard community during a sermon titled “Think Small”, which aims to offer encouragement to young people to focus on their God-given assignments. (Tatiana Allen/HU News Service)
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Cutting the ribbon at the California Chamber of Commerce (CHCC) last month were CHCC Northern Region Director Mayra Perez, Aliza Gallo, Oakland Latino Chamber President CHCC Foundation Chairman David Betancourt, CHCC Madam Chair Veronica Corona, CHCC President & CEO Julian Canete and CHCC Northern Region Chair Leo Callejas. Courtesy photo. Cutting the ribbon at the California Chamber of Commerce (CHCC) last month were CHCC Northern Region Director Mayra Perez, Aliza Gallo, Oakland Latino Chamber President CHCC Foundation Chairman David Betancourt, CHCC Madam Chair Veronica Corona, CHCC President & CEO Julian Canete and CHCC Northern Region Chair Leo Callejas. Courtesy photo.
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