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in punitive damages. Retaining past political power, the ’9! presidential election resulted in Bill Clirj ton’s second term, making him the la^ president of the 20th century and the firg of the 21st. His campaign slogan becanj “ Building a Bridge to the 21st Century.’’ j Flashing back from previous decades many fashions, products and TV sitcoii stars invaded students’ lives across th nation. The Super Bowl halftime sho1 took a retro twist with a Blues Brotheii appearance. Despite their binds to the past, studenlj managed to pursue future expectations in v o l v i n g c a r e e r s , f a m i l y and sell expression. With tools such as expandiri Internet services and motorized Pe dispensers, they sprinted headlong inlj the impending millenium. -Kristel Polde and Laura Lemke