Corey Saathoff
Katie Albert continues studies abroad
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 SIUE majoring in psychology with…
‘The Phantom Thread’ | Movie Review
Paul Anderson’s latest film “The Phantom Thread” will undoubtedly leave audiences with a decision to make. If one is a patient viewer who is able to watch a movie scene by scene,…
2018: The Year of ‘No’ | Mark’s Remarks
Jerry Seinfeld recently said that when a person reaches age 60 or so, he or she should be able to simply say “No.” No explanation, no unpleasantness. Just “No.” I’m…
Jesus: Very Shiny | Mark’s Remarks
There was once a little red-headed boy who was one of the sweetest kids ever. He had a little round, mischievous face but a heart of gold. He was sensitive,…
Isaiah | Mark’s Remarks
I have friends who don’t believe the Bible is completely true. There are some people I know who deny a lot of things about God. Some people whom I care…
The Magic Afternoon Cup | Mark’s Remarks
You are going to think I’m totally silly, and probably rather unhealthy. I’ve just discovered something that has changed my early evenings: an afternoon coffee break. Many of you already…
The Constant Need For Attention And Acceptance | Mark’s Remarks
Before I get started, I must qualify the topic I’m writing about and say a few things. First of all, as a male, I can tell you we can…
All In The Nest | Mark’s Remarks
We often hear about animals being agitated and fretting when their young are in danger, or even when they aren’t close by. The mother duck squawks and quacks away…