Letter To The Editor: Why Should Students Go on Field Trips? Field trips are beneficial to students because they allow students to see how what they are learning is applied in the real world. Field trips also give students an opportunity to learn outside of the classroom, which may help keep the classroom routine from getting monotonous. The majority of field trips students are taken on are educational ones and allow students to see the way that the world works outside of the classroom. Field trips give students the opportunity to see how what they are learning will apply to them when they are out of school. It can give them an idea of things that they may want to do when they have completed school and can also give them an opportunity to see how other people live their lives. Students may not be aware of all of the cultural implications of certain jobs and industries, and field trips give them the opportunity to see these implications. Field trips are also ideal for students
From The Wall Street Journal: In 2011, I was in the psychiatric hospital because I’d tried to kill myself for the third time that dark year. I wouldn’t be released unless my psychiatrist believed I was no longer at risk for “harming myself,” the common euphemism for a suicide attempt. He asked: “You’re having self-destructive […]
ST. LOUIS COUNTY - On Friday, March 17, 2023, the St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office issued “at large” warrants on suspect Zachary Myers, 34 years of age, of the 15400 block of Jost Main Street in Florissant, Missouri 63034, for DWI – Death of a Another. Myers was taken into custody on March 30, 2023. A booking photo of Myers is attached. Myers is being held on $100,000 cash only, no 10%, bond. The probable cause statement reads: Defendant was operating a motor vehicle Northbound on New Halls Ferry Rd. in St. Louis County. The Defendant was traveling approximately 60mph on this 40 mph Rd. The Defendant crossed the double yellow lines and struck Victim vehicle head on. Victim was taken to the hospital and died as a result of this collision. Defendant admitted operating the motor vehicle. Defendant stated either a deer or dog ran in front of his vehicle causing him to swerve. Witness saw Defendant veer left into oncoming traffic, and did not see any
Authorities say a 34-year-old Florissant man was intoxicated on both alcohol and oxycodone in November when he crashed head-on into a car, killing a woman.
A bill that would incentivize film and television production in Missouri gained final House approval in a 104-50 vote Monday.
HB675, sponsored by Rep. Kurtis Gregory, R-Marshall, “authorizes a tax credit equal to 20% of qualifying expenses … associated with the production of a qualified motion media production project.”
Additional credits may be awarded if certain conditions are met, such as at least 50% of the production being filmed in Missouri, or at least 15% of the project taking place…
From St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Pier Property Group was awarded up to $50 million in bonds on Wednesday for two of its projects in St. Louis’ central corridor, including a renovation of a William B. Ittner-designed school. The Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority agreed to issue $40 million in bonds for PPG’s plan to build 144 […]
Jim Brainard’s exhibition “Bits & Pieces” creates assemblages made from found, often-neglected, objects such as tree bark, used matches, and corrugated cardboard. He also scavenges small mysterious pieces of trash
Ryan Eckert’s structural abstractions explore ideas about the state of splitting worldviews, depicted through the lens of biblical Christianity. Eckert’s works in his exhibition:“Two Worldviews” presents the clashing of ideals
Mario Trejo’s exhibition “Idiosyncratic Tantrums” features extensive accumulations that visually explore eternity and struggle through manic mark making. Considering the concepts of time, space, and number. He creates hundreds of
ALTON - Mississippi Valley Christian School participated in the annual Illinois Association of Christian Schools Academic and Fine Arts Competition in Schaumburg on March 16-17 th . The students of MVCS earned an impressive nine state championships: Olivia Allen-Landscape Photography, Oral Interpretation of Scripture Speech; Tommy Kunz-Accounting, U.S. History Knowledge; Gray Sapp-Old Testament Bible Knowledge; Jessica Snyder-Polychromatic Drawing; Timothy Vaughn-Creative Poetry Writing, Expository Essay Writing, and Humorous Interpretation Speech. The twenty-two participating MVCS students brought home an additional nine State Runner-Up and three State Third Place wins in other speech, art, and academic testing categories. The state champions will now advance to the National American Association of Christian Schools Competition next month at Bob Jones University in South Carolina.
EDWARDSVILLE - Spring is officially here, which means the grass is getting greener and flowers are beginning to bloom. But as the seasons change, you may realize your yard could use a facelift before it’s time to start entertaining and hosting. Joe’s Market Basket is educating people on how to get your yard in top condition this spring. “The temperatures are finally getting warmer so now is the time when people start to visualize their yard and garden as a spring oasis,” said General Manager Andy Klos. “If you are beginning to prepare for those days of hosting and spending time outside, the first step is to start by cleaning up your yard by removing weeds, debris, broken tree branches or any sign of neglect. Beginning with a clean slate can help make the planting and gardening phase a lot simpler.” Klos said getting your garden bed ready for planting is key to having a successful garden. He recommends Scotts® 4 Step Program, an easy-to-follow
A Pike County couple had to take on the federal government to adopt a boy from the Democratic Republic of Congo and bring him home. Now, they're forming a new family.
CHICAGO - Following tornadoes and severe storms that struck throughout Illinois Friday night, Attorney General Kwame Raoul today warned Illinois residents to be on alert for scammers looking to exploit homeowners and business owners who may be in need of repairs from storm-related damage. Raoul cautioned residents that scammers often move quickly into communities to take advantage of people with damage to their homes or businesses. Raoul noted these “storm chasers” use the opportunity to pressure people into making quick and often expensive decisions about cleanup and construction work. Raoul also warned residents that scam artists may be operating as public adjusters who offer “free” inspections to submit a claim to property owners’ insurance companies. “We have too often seen scammers take advantage of the devastation caused by tornadoes or other natural disasters and use it as an opportunity to line their own pockets,” Raoul said. “As
From The NY Times: My son Japhy, 5, still spontaneously falls off his chair from time to time, and is shaky on his pedal bike, but at Diggerland USA, a construction-themed amusement park in southern New Jersey, we have given him control of a 7,092-pound JCB excavator. He is sitting high in the cab on his […]
CARLINVILLE - March marked a triumphant return for one of Blackburn College's most beloved events, Science Day. Three hundred junior and senior school students from 13 schools across the region traveled to the Carlinville campus to showcase their science knowledge with the hope of winning individual Blackburn scholarships. Each school also competes as a group to earn recognition and cash prizes in three scientific categories. The College awarded more than $15,000 to winning participants and top schools during the March 17 event. The competition began with participants taking biology, chemistry, or physics exams. The high school students then have the opportunity to experience college-level psychology, computer science, biology, and chemistry courses as they participate in breakout demonstrations. Throughout the day, professors and Blackburn students working the event observe the aptitude and participation of each high school student. "During the event, I heard participants
Who’s that kid that can travel through time? It’s you! Follow the adventures of three friends as they travel back in time to learn from real-life inspirational heroes when
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