It’s encouraging to see students embrace history
The St. Cloud chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People recently celebrated its 30th anniversary. Its...
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How many diplomas come courtesy of SparkNotes?
How many students actually read the novels they are assigned to read? Not as many as should, I would guess....
A grandparent’s job is never done
Grandparents are gifts that keep on giving. Literally. They give without requesting anything in return. However, this unconditional love can...
The evil ‘they’ are out to get ‘us’
My fellow Americans, tyranny is at hand! If they ban assault weapons, a new Hitler is going to crush our...
COL RS Tomorrow will be a better day for all of us
The noise is going to get louder and louder. They will scream, “We need more gun control laws to make...
‘Uncle Tom’s Cabin’ packs a punch
When Harriet Beecher Stowe, author of "Uncle Tom's Cabin," met President Abraham Lincoln in the White House, the great man...
Don’t give up on your New Year’s resolutions
With a new year comes a new beginning. It’s a time to start over and attempt to become a better...
Mailbox brings rude reminders of mortality
These days, at my age, I'm leery when I approach my mail box. I never know what nasty surprise awaits...