Opinion

In the fifth grade, our school’s head basketball coach brought in a motivational speaker. I don’t remember hearing the term ‘motivational speaker’ in those days---but that’s what he was. His job was to inspire my teammates and me to be winners…MORE

By Amanda Knox   I grew up within walking distance of almost my entire extended family. Oma and Opa, aunts and uncles, Mom and Dad—all were within reach, settled between SW 106th St and the Alaska Junction. This arrangement left a lasting…MORE

By Amanda Knox   I grew up within walking distance of almost my entire extended family. Oma and Opa, aunts and uncles, Mom and Dad—all were within reach, settled between SW 106th St and the Alaska Junction. This arrangement left a lasting…MORE

By Amanda Knox   On the morning of December 21st I scanned my Twitter feed as usual and came across this video. Like many other Twitter users, I was alarmed by what I saw: two young Muslim-American men were being escorted against their will off…MORE

By Amanda Knox

On the morning of December 21st I scanned my Twitter feed as usual and came across this video. Like many other Twitter users, I was alarmed by what I saw: two young Muslim-American men were being escorted against their will…MORE

By Amanda Knox   On the morning of December 21st I scanned my Twitter feed as usual and came across this video. Like many other Twitter users, I was alarmed by what I saw: two young Muslim-American men were being escorted against their will off…MORE

By Matt Bolesta

The most wonderful time of the year can often be the most hectic time. Between the parties, gift shopping, kids’ recitals, cooking, and visiting family, there is a lot to juggle during the holidays. And for those taking…MORE

By Amanda Knox

Oh, but it is funny! —this end-of-the-year newsletter, Dad jokes, winks and wordplay littered about, “Here’s the year in a nut shell” looney-tuney. And don’t forget it’s true!

Tim cracked his ribs twice, golfing,…MORE

By Amanda Knox

Oh, but it is funny! —this end-of-the-year newsletter, Dad jokes, winks and wordplay littered about, “Here’s the year in a nut shell” looney-tuney. And don’t forget it’s true!   Tim cracked his ribs twice, golfing, hanging…MORE

By Amanda Knox   According to Wikipedia, the Cold War was “cold” because the U.S. and Russia never engaged in open conflict. Instead, they exerted their super political and military influence over lesser powers to outplay each other on a global…MORE