Thomas Sowell - The High Cost Of Favoritism
 O.J. Simpson has attracted less attention by being declared "guilty" in Nevada than he did by being declared "not guilty" in California. Yet his story is more than the tragedy of one man.
O.J. is not the first star athlete — or movie star, political leader or pacesetter in some other fields — to fall from the heights to the depths. Often they are people who have taken enormous risks that were completely unnecessary and with little pay-off. More
Turkey Trot benefits young student with cancer
While many people were busy eating turkey and shopping over the Thanksgiving holiday, the community at the Parkway School District’s Oak Brook Elementary School counted their blessings with an event to raise money for a student with cancer.
On Nov. 29, approximately 110 people attended Oak Brook Elementary’s first Turkey Trot, held on a 3.1-mile trail at Castlewood State Park, where they engaged in their choice of a 5K walk, run or bike ride. More
Rockwood students celebrate world holidays
Students at both Geggie and Chesterfield Elementary Schools in the Rockwood School District are “traveling the world” to learn how other countries celebrate the holiday season.
During December, the first-grade team at Geggie is using a flight simulator to “travel” to various countries. Geggie students began preparing for the social studies unit by completing passport applications with their parents’ assistance. The applications were processed over the Thanksgiving break and students received their passports upon their return to school. More
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Creve Coeur says farewell to former official
The Creve Coeur City Council on Dec. 8 approved the appointment of a replacement for outgoing Creve Coeur City Councilmember Jill Schupp (ward 2).
Schupp was elected to the Missouri General Assembly in November and is headed to Jefferson City in January, thus creating a vacancy on the Creve Coeur City Council. More
Rockwood considers new science fiction course
Rockwood School District officials are considering adding a new science fiction literature course to the English curriculum for high school students.
The school board is considering a proposal to offer a new semester science fiction course, which would be an elective English course for juniors and seniors, said Kathy Ryan, Rockwood’s curriculum coordinator. More
Good gifts for those with Alzheimer’s disease
Holiday shopping poses a challenge for those looking for a gift for someone with Alzheimer’s disease. Items that once brought pleasure now may bring frustration, and as an individual’s dementia progresses, the list of appropriate gifts diminishes.
What items will bring a smile to someone with Alzheimer’s?
For those living in the early stage of the disease, a period where they can still lead active lives, the Alzheimer’s Association offered gift ideas. More
A plateful of New Year’s luck
When an entire year’s fortune is riding on the plate, some people refuse to tempt fate. In hopes of ensuring prosperity, they usher in each year with foods traditionally deemed lucky. More and recipe
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