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Danielle Novak hopes to focus on linguistics research, perhaps specifically in neurolinguistics, exploring the relationship between language and the brain

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As a Bluffton seventh grader Danielle Novak’s understanding of the English language was obvious. 

She won the middle school spelling bee by correctly spelling “palliative,” which knocked out her final competitor.

“I really like learning languages,” says the 2020 Bluffton High School graduate.

This fall she will focus on linguistics, the scientific study of language. 

Icon continues to post sales at no charge • Please review our guidelines

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It’s garage sale season and the Icons continue to post these sales at no charge.

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Here is the list of babies born in Bluffton Hospital in May:

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Lola Leiber, 82, of Bluffton died June 1, 2020, at her residence.  Arrangements are pending at Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, Bluffton.

Join a conversation with Paula Scott and Fred Steiner

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Bluffton Center for Entrepreneurs (BCE) invites Icon viewers to join in a virtual coffee hour as Paula Scott talks with Fred Steiner of the Bluffton Icon and Ada Icon at noon on Tuesday, June 2.

"We'll be discussing what's new with local businesses," said Scott, BCE director. "And, we have lots to talk about."

The conversation will also touch on some new features on the Icons and some behind the scenes look at how the Icon handles local news coverage during the business shutdown.

Starting at the university peace stones, going to Main Street

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An informal walk of silence is planned in Bluffton tonight to show solidary with the movement remembering George Floyd, who was killed in Minneapolis last week.

Planners will start their walk at 8 p.m. at the peace stones near the Bluffton University Sauder Visual Arts building. They will walk to the Citizens National Bank parking lot on South Main Strreet and will arrive by 8:22 p.m.

On Main Street will be music and a moment of brief sharing.

 

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