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      Marc Ratner is an animation artist and animation professor. He journals for his survival and sanity, occasionally including illustrations in his journaling. Marc holds a BA in linguistics from UC Santa Cruz and did his graduate studies in Film/Video at CalArts. He has several independent animation projects in development.

      Award-winning Colorado Boulevard Newspaper is your go-to source for informative news, engaging events, and vibrant community life in the greater Pasadena area. We’re proud to be recognized for excellence in journalism and remain committed to informing, educating, and collaborating to create a better world, both locally and globally.

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          By Marc Ratner Note to Self: “New Kind of Mask” cartoon.

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          Note to Self: “It Might Happen” cartoon By Marc Ratner

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          “Immune System” cartoon By Marc Ratner

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          "Martin Luther King Jr.

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