Five international college students in Missouri have filed a federal lawsuit challenging the termination of their student registrations by the Department of Homeland Security — a revocation that essentially threatens their ability to legally remain in the United States. The students believe that prior nonviolent incidents might have triggered DHS to revoke their records in […]
The Grateful Dead are continuing their 60th anniversary celebration with the release of the new compilation, Greatest Hits, on June 16.The record, the band's first official greatest hits compilation, will feature studio recordings…
Once spring has sprung, you’ll want to head to Shaw Nature Reserve, where you’ll find blooms around every bend. On April 10, April 24, May 15 and May 29, Dr. […]
Vietnam War veterans Ray Walls, Tom Bommarito, and Rich Cremer share a unique bond forged by their experiences during the conflict, despite having never met until recently.
Disagreement over two competing versions of legislation designed to “protect ideological perspectives” in college campus-based organizations surfaced during a Senate committee hearing Wednesday. Both bills were created to prohibit public institutions taking “adverse action” against belief-based organizations. As defined in the bills text, belief-based organizations are, “any political or ideological student association or any religious […]
Disagreement over two competing versions of legislation designed to “protect ideological perspectives” in college campus-based organizations surfaced during a Senate committee hearing Wednesday. Both bills were created to prohibit public institutions taking “adverse action” against belief-based organizations. As defined in the bills text, belief-based organizations are, “any political or ideological student association or any religious […]
An effort to bar soda and candy from the food assistance program got a favorable reception in a Senate committee. Meanwhile, the Missouri governor is looking to promote “healthier foods.”
COLLINSVILLE — Webster Elementary’s third-grade students recently delivered a captivating performance of The Boy Who Spoke to the Earth, showcasing their musical and theatrical talents. The production, based on the book by Chris Burkard and David McClellen, tells the story of a boy who can communicate with the earth and embarks on a magical journey through various landforms in search of happiness. The adaptation was written by Webster music teacher Jennifer Bhooshan, alongside Katie Brown and Rachel Puleo. Bhooshan emphasized that the students were actively involved in shaping the show’s creative elements. “The students chose songs, created movements and provided input on everything in the production,” she said. During the performance, the third graders played instruments such as drums and small xylophones. They also provided narration, sang songs, and performed synchronized movements representing diverse areas of the earth, from oceans to mountaintops.
The GOP-controlled Legislature just reversed a voter-approved utility consumer protection law, and gas and water utilities are also seeking double-digit increases.