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A bittersweet farewell to a life-changing journey
All things irritating
I will be the first to admit; I do not have the most even-keel, calm and composed temperament.I have been known to walk around The Chronicle’s newsroom with a steak knife in ...
Editor’s Note
Noah’s attitude is everything
OK, I have to admit; when the Chicago Bulls first drafted Joakim Noah in 2007, I was appalled. Who was this 9th pick goofball dressed in a ridiculous pinstripe clown suit and ...
Comfort food that’s sure to be a hit
A cheesy potato side dish that's easy to make, delicious to eat
Editor’s note
When I think about celebrating Easter, I conjure up images of bunnies, pastel eggs and Easter Mass. One image that doesn’t naturally come to ...
Editor’s Note
Columbia gems to keep forever
While walking through Columbia’s colorful halls or sitting in one of the college’s C-spaces, it is common to hear students grumbling about their classes. Homework is piling up, lectures are boring, the ...
Editor’s note
Mental health service info M.I.A.
Captivity concerns
Things at SeaWorld in Orlando, Fla., have returned to normal. Killer whale shows including “Believe” have resumed, money is pouring in and the media ...
Editor’s note
Tragedy in the cove
Off the lush Pacific coast of Taiji, Japan, lies what appears to be a majestic and beautiful natural cove. To those who don’t know better, the calm, aquamarine waters, nestled between protruding ...
Editor’s note
To take our motto to heart
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Emotional wounds hidden threat for Haitians
People from around the world came together to assist citizens of Haiti after a devastating 7.0 earthquake rocked their nation on Jan. 12. It crippled their infrastructure and killed and wounded hundreds ...
Hole in Whole Foods’ discount incentive
Shed the pounds, gain the discount: that is the mentality behind one popular grocery chain’s new initiative to drive down employee health care costs.
Whole ...
Courtesy gives way to technology
Rudeness has become an alarming fact of life in this country
I don’t know about the rest of you, but I am tired of living in a society that seems to be overrun with rude individuals who lack manners, kindness and respect. From ...
Editor’s note
The legacy of a fighter
On a snowy, Thursday morning several weeks ago, I was headed to Phoenix for an Investigative Reporters and Editors conference. I was exhausted from a long week and an early morning, but ...
Decade-end
The semester is almost over, holiday party plans are in full swing and almost overnight the weather has turned frightful. These are all signs that 2009 is drawing to a close and ...