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New League Brings Late Night Basketball to Wohl Center

2 years 8 months ago
On Friday evening at 10 p.m., when most people are watching TV, partying or sleeping, the air in the Wohl Community Center is sticky and stuffy. Sweaty bodies run up and down the court. Old timers pile into a corner, arguing about the NBA back in 1995.
Benjamin Simon

Here's How You Can Support St. Louis Shooting Victims

2 years 8 months ago
On Monday, the lives of countless families changed as a teenage shooter entered Central Visual and Performing Arts High School and fired shots at students and staff. The shooter killed two people 一 teacher Jean Kuczka, 61, and student Alexzandria Bell, 15 一 while several more were injured. Police have since identified former student 19-year-old Orlando Harris as the shooter.
Monica Obradovic

Lunchtime Photo

2 years 8 months ago
When I visited Paris I naturally decided I wouldn't take pictures of the Eiffel Tower. I mean, why bother? There are millions of them out there and the world hardly needs a few more. But wherever you go in Paris, the Eiffel Tower is always there and always begging to be photographed. So I did. ...continue reading "Lunchtime Photo"
Kevin Drum

"Time To Paint Our Town Red": Student-Athlete Banners Showcased Throughout Community

2 years 8 months ago
ALTON - Craig and Amy Lombardi, Madeline Eades, and the Alton Athletic Association, along with Al Womack of the Alton Boys & Girls Club, formulated a brilliant idea this summer for a program to boost the Redbird spirit in the community. Residents may have noticed banners of Alton High School athletes on poles throughout the area and it is because of the efforts of the association, the Lombardi family, and other volunteers. "We met with Al Womack of the Boys and Girls Club this summer to talk about ways to boost Redbird Spirit in our community," Amy said. "We want to keep our athletes in Alton and not see students going elsewhere to high school. The purpose of the project is to showcase our students. We want to get our community excited about our Redbirds. It’s time to paint our town red. "We came up with the banner project from our conversation and created the Alton Redbird Beautification Diversity Program. We are proud of our students and love our Redbird community,

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Why Embedding Content Matters

2 years 8 months ago
Imagine waking up in the morning, grabbing your hot cup of coffee, and scrolling your favorite blog post or website, only to find it looking like this: Images are missing. Video content is not there. Nothing but an empty black void staring back at you. This is what could happen if a recent case brought […]
Mike Masnick

KWK Architects: Student Housing Safety Incorporates Sophisticated Technology, Traditional Design Elements

2 years 8 months ago
When designing or renovating a student housing facility, square footage, number of occupants and budget are often top design considerations. Designing for student safety ranks even higher, say the experts at KWK Architects. “Protecting students from intruders and dangerous individuals is always top of mind, and frequently discussed during the design process for any student […]
Shruthi Beedu

McCarthy selected for $70 million Kansas River Wastewater Treatment Plant

2 years 8 months ago
McCarthy Building Companies Inc.’s Water Services team was recently selected as the general contractor for the $70M improvement project for the Kansas River Wastewater Treatment Plant, located at 1400 E. 8th St. in Lawrence, KS. The improvement project, which aligns with the City of Lawrence’s strategic plan and sustainability goals, marks the city’s second largest […]
Shruthi Beedu