Articles

Best Buddies for Life

Seventeen year old Lindsay Steudtner can teach us all a thing or two about loyalty and friendship. by Karyn Brodsky | Staff Writer When people think of individuals with disabilities they sometimes focus on what they can’t do. A college-bound student from Plano recognizes what her “differently-abled” friend can do…

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Food for Thought

Food is Often The Perfect Expression of Love and Support  by Bobbie Ames | Food & Entertainment Editor It is extremely hard to know what to do for someone who is going through difficult times.  You can express your love and support with phone calls, emails and visits.  But, sometimes that’s not…

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Book Review: Missoula

The Hard to Hear Story You Need to Hear By Melissa Chaiken | Staff Writer Bestselling author Jon Krakauer, gives a stark, powerful, meticulously reported narrative about a series of sexual assaults at the University of Montana — stories that illuminate the human drama behind the national plague of campus…

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Learning Curve Ahead

Helping Your College-Bound Teen Maintain Good Mental Health By Diana Weaver | Contributor Sending your teen off to college is an exciting and nerve-wracking time for parents. We equip our young people with new laptops, supplies for a comfortable dorm room, snacks to help them survive erratic hours and much…

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