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The Fragility of the Dendritic Hierarchical Street Network

2 years 7 months ago

While checking out the developments in Olivette I came upon the typical state of sidewalks abutting a contraction site in the St. Louis area. The sidewalk was closed between Fries and Tower Hill with no provision for a detour. Taking a lane from cars on Olive would be too much to ask, despite there being […]

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Richard Bose

Police investigating double shooting in University City that left one victim dead

2 years 7 months ago
UNIVERSITY CITY, Mo. - University City police officers are investigating a double shooting that happened in the 7800 block of Birchmont Avenue in University City at around 8:30 Saturday night. Police say when they arrived to the scene they found two men suffering from gunshot wounds. Both victims were transported to area hospitals. A 24-year-old [...]
Jaime Travers

Meet the Day with Morning Glory Muffins

2 years 7 months ago

When I stumbled onto an old recipe this week, I had to chuckle. A friend had passed it on to me after home testing numerous muffins to determine the best. Moring Glory Muffins won, hands down. Banana, Zucchini-Chocolate, Chocolate Chip, and Apple muffins were all contenders, but didn’t measure up to the fruit-filled Morning Glories.... 

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Jean Carnahan

Difference Maker DiSalvo Helps Students Explore Purpose and Realize Potential

2 years 7 months ago
EDWARDSVILLE – In finding one’s purpose and developing one’s full potential it’s the human element of life that often fosters the greatest progress toward a desired outcome. People matter. Kindness matters. At Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, students, faculty and staff matter. “I want students to know that it’s okay to feel overwhelmed and vulnerable, but I also want them to be hopeful for the future.” This mindset that acknowledges current challenges and projects a bright future is that of “SIUE Difference Maker” Susanne DiSalvo, PhD, assistant professor in the Department of Biological Sciences. DiSalvo is among numerous faculty, staff and students who were nominated via social media as Difference Makers for the inspiration and support they offer others. As the world works through challenges presented by the ongoing pandemic, these influential humans stand out more than ever. “Dr. DiSalvo was always very in

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Does COVID-19 Cause Pink Eye?

2 years 7 months ago
EVERGREEN PARK - By now, we have grown accustomed to the symptoms and side effects of COVID-19, including fever, cough, shortness of breath, body aches, loss of taste and smell, and so on. What you may not know is that COVID-related conjunctivitis (pink eye) is also a concern for some – especially for those with young children. While pink eye in and of itself is not believed to be a symptom of COVID-19, some early studies do show a correlation between the two. If your child contracts pink eye, it is important to first be able to know the different types of pink eye , as not all are considered viral; the category in which COVID-related pink eye falls and the most contagious of the three. Dr. Safiat Amuwo, an OSF HealthCare pediatrician, breaks it down. “Generally speaking, we have allergic conjunctivitis, viral conjunctivitis, and bacterial conjunctivitis. A lot of times, bacterial conjunctivitis does require antibiotics. In any case, you can always go to your provider an

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