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  October 18, 2000    Campbell, California  Since 1999

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    Poetry slam


    Slam poetry makes a scene

    Performance poetry keeps the spoken word alive in Silicon Valley


    Cheers of delight erupt from the crowd as a performer raps, scats, sings and swings his way through a host of carefully composed lyrics. Pulling the mic close to his mouth, he bursts into carefully articulated lines, spoken faster and faster. A fan in the back chants along. "Two for that thing that you do, that voodoo, that chicken greases up your inner upper thighs." No, it's not Puff Daddy. It's Silicon Valley slam poetry, a performance art started to give new life to poetry, to take it from the page and bring it to the masses.   More

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Slam poetry becomes a Silicon Valley institution, thanks to Campbell resident Chris Aahz

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Candidates vie for two open seats on the Campbell Union High School District board

Bail is denied for Todd Lafferty, the former Westmont High School coach being held on sex charges

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