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Northshore October 2025
Linda SarisSalem students learn the power of higher education. By Jeanne O'Brien Coffey // Photographs by Patrick MarascoJohn Turcios projects an air of confidence when he talks about balancing his options for financing college between grants and student loans. A hint of pride enters the 22-year-old's voice when he says that his parents have offered to help with the bill for his degree in social work at Salem State University-provided, of course, he gets good grades.The same pride emanates from Linda Saris, director of Salem CyberSpace, as she listens to his plans. Turcios is one of the first graduates of Salem CyberSpace's College Success pr
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