Andrea F.D. Saathoff
Conquering Fear and Standing Up | Mark’s Remarks
Never have we experienced a time such as this. Every day I scan my Facebook page, often at breakneck speed. It’s almost like the days when I speed read my…
Out of Style | Mark’s Remarks
It’s been happening for quite some time; things I talk about, things I wear, ideas I have. They all seem to be going out of style. I noticed it…
Simpler Times at School | Mark’s Remarks
My great aunts and my grandmother were all school teachers. They taught in the early part of the 20th century, when things were so simple. I’m sure they thought things…
People Going Nuts | Mark’s Remarks
My sweet little third graders and their mothers gave me a surprise baby shower when our first son was born. I felt ashamed of myself, because the kids were so…
Italy, Austria, Czech Republic, Hungary | Katie Albert Travelogue
By KATIE ALBERT For the Republic-Times My name is Katie Albert. I am a Waterloo High School graduate, resident of Waterloo, and full-time student at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville majoring…
Movements, Movements Everywhere | Marks’ Remarks
Like me, you may have had mixed emotions about the “Me Too” and “Time’s Up” movements regarding the treatment of women and sexual harassment. I won’t go into my opinions…
‘A Wrinkle in Time’ | Movie Review
When I heard that Oprah Winfrey spoke of her new movie “A Wrinkle in Time” as a future classic, I knew I’d need to talk myself into giving it a…
Huddled Masses | Mark’s Remarks
We practiced for an intruder last week at school. The principal announced we would have a drill one day, and we spent a little time each day talking to students…