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New Haven, CT—Three days after Christmas the Elm City had its 20th homicide: Javier Martinez
by Joan Malerba Foran, Common Ground English Teacher She stands at the lectern a long while before lifting her face: “Forgive me,” she says. “I don’t know how to mourn.” She hugs her own thin
Student Reflection: Remembering Javier Martinez
by Miranda Bailey-Russomano, Common Ground Senior On December 28th, someone stole the life of one of my classmates, my guidance brother, and part of my Common Ground family. On December 30th, most of the students,
Staff Reflections: Javier Martinez, on Common Ground
by Tiffany Torres, Common Ground's FoodCorps Service Member I am saddened by the untimely loss of an outstanding student and community member here at Common Ground High School. At the same time, I am uplifted