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In Search of a Good Balance | Mark’s Remarks
I consider myself an optimist most of the time. But as an educator, I am often in a black mood about the state of affairs surrounding education. I am often…
Lemons and Beaters | Mark’s Remarks
It is my belief that every person should own at least one “beater” in his or her lifetime. I think it makes you appreciate hard work and material possessions more.…
DIY Cleaning | Mark’s Remarks
This time of the year, there seems to be a good amount of cleaning out, polishing up, and scrubbing down. After tearing down the Christmas stuff, the absence of lights…
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…