Newberry High’s special education room feels like a gym for life skills rather than just a classroom. Students here practice grocery lists, job interviews, and problem-solving instead of just reading from textbooks. One teenager sums it up this way: “She’s not just a teacher—she’s a coach for the ga
Life can take unexpected turns when someone hits rock bottom. Martha Randall Erickson knows this well. By her mid-30s, she felt like she was drowning in bad choices—two failed marriages, a battle with addiction, and the weight of a painful childhood. But a coworker named Thom Britton didn’t give up
Around the world, followers of Christianity face more hostility than any other religious group. Estimates suggest between 360 to 380 million Christians endure some form of persecution each year. In places like Nigeria, Burkina Faso, North Korea, and China, believers risk torture, imprisonment, or ev
The way people in the U. S. make and enjoy their coffee has shifted lately, with more cups brewed at home than anywhere else in the past fourteen years. A recent coffee survey found that 85 percent of adults who drank coffee in the previous twenty-four hours did it from their own kitchens or dining
Ryan Gebhardt, a senior at Sterling High School, has earned the title of Student of the Month for March. While many students juggle classes and after-school activities, Ryan stands out for blending real-world learning with academic goals. Instead of just reading about business, he took the leap into
Green tea often gets called a ''superdrink'' but what’s really behind the hype? Most people know it’s packed with antioxidants, but why does that actually matter? The drink’s power comes from compounds like EGCG, a type of polyphenol that fights cell damage linked to aging. Research connects green t
Morris, a senior at Sterling High, balances textbooks, sports, and volunteering with a clear focus—shaping her future in healthcare. Unlike typical student profiles that spotlight achievements alone, her story highlights how personal passions fuel bigger plans. Biology wasn’t just another class for
Back in 2024, a Swedish team wanted to test if AI chatbots could distinguish real science from nonsense. They created "bixonimania, " a fake eye disease, and uploaded two completely fake research papers to a public database. The papers had obvious red flags—like a fictional author and references to
A local Jewish group is putting together a lively event to celebrate its members and raise funds for future programs. "L’Chaim & Lagers" isn’t just a party—it’s a chance to thank the people who keep the community running, from teachers to volunteers. The party kicks off at Half Day Brewing Company i
The Mariners didn’t waste time showing who was in charge during their four-game series against Houston. While the Astros rolled into town missing key players, Seattle treated them like a team already defeated. This wasn’t just about winning—it was about finishing the job cleanly, even when the oppon
