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Morning Update: Hear the Music of a Former Child Soldier

Emmanuel Jal is performing at Ursinus College tonight.

What’s Happening Today
Emmanuel Jal, former child soldier in the war-torn region of Southern Sudan will , Nov. 15 at 7 p.m., in Bomberger Auditorium at . The musician, actor, author and advocate is an award-winning recording artist who has received worldwide acclaim for his unique style, and his message of peace and reconciliation.
• Drama classes at

Mark Your Calendars
Scouting for food drive -- Cub Scout Pack 105 will be collecting non-perishable foot items for the food pantry at Jerusalem Lutheran Church, Saturday, Nov. 19, from 9 to 10:30 a.m.
• is holding its Christmas Bazaar on Friday, Nov. 18 (4 to 8 p.m.) and Saturday, Nov. 19 (9 a.m. and 3 p.m.)
• “ at the Community Music School Gallery -- There will be a free opening reception on Saturday, Nov. 19, at 7 p.m. prior to the CMS Faculty Concert at 8 p.m.
• Community Music School faculty at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 19

Today in History
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• Articles of Confederation adopted (1777)
• Nikita Khrushchev challenges the United States to a missile “shooting match” (1957)
• Craig Breedlove sets new land-speed record (1965)

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