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Comedian Chris Rock Inducted Into Mohegan Sun Walk Of Fame Comedian Chris Rock Inducted Into Mohegan Sun Walk Of Fame
Comedian Chris Rock Inducted Into Mohegan Sun Walk Of Fame Chris Rock has been inducted into the Mohegan Sun Walk of Fame. The comedian received the honor prior to his fourth sold-out show at the Mohegan Sun Arena in New London County, making him the 37th inductee into the casino and resort's walk of fame, Mohegan Sun announced on Friday, June 3. During a private ceremony backstage, Rock was presented with the award by Tom Cantone, the president of Sports and Entertainment Worldwide for Mohegan. “In a world that needs more laughter, how timely is it to induct Chris Rock, who is now forever enshrined into the Mohegan Sun Entertainment family,” Cant…

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by Nicole Valinote
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CT Schools Using Indian Mascots Could Lose Millions In Funding CT Schools Using Indian Mascots Could Lose Millions In Funding
CT Schools Using Indian Mascots Could Lose Millions In Funding Towns in Connecticut that continue using Native American mascots could take a financial hit under a newly proposed budget measure. A provision within the state budget implementer bill being voted on Tuesday, June 15 could potentially withhold funding to any Connecticut high school mascot or team that uses Native American imagery without one of the state tribe’s permission. At least a dozen high schools in Connecticut use Native American names and mascots, though many have already begun the process of phasing them out and implementing new ones. If approved, schools that don't comply would l…

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by Zak Failla