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Esther J. Cepeda: 3 tips for Madison as I say goodbye

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May 6, 2022
May 6, 2022

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Esther J. Cepeda
JOHN HART STATE JOURNAL

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Forward Fans — One thing Esther Cepeda will definitely miss about Madison is cheering for the Forward Madison FC soccer team at Breese Stevens Field.
JOHN HART, STATE JOURNAL ARCHIVES

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Cepeda, of Madison, can be reached at ejc@estherjcepeda.com and @estherjcepeda.

In this Series

Cepeda columns

May 6, 2022
Esther J. Cepeda: 3 tips for Madison as I say goodbye
Apr 30, 2022
Esther J. Cepeda: Why many Latinos distrust doctors, especially during COVID
Apr 23, 2022
Esther J. Cepeda: Yes it does matter how you feel about a math problem
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