Rolla Shows Love for their ‘Dogs!

Bulldog Pride Night 2011 By James L Cloward Much like the color red provokes anger in a raging bull, maroon and gray evokes an undying sense of pride in Rolla Bulldog fans. This was evident before Friday night’s game against the Springfield-Kickapoo Chiefs. A virtual sea of fans crowded the Rolla High School’s parking lot before kickoff to take part in Bulldog Pride Night. This was the... [Read more]

The Difference Between Men and Women

By Christine Mirabile Author Christine Mirabile The main difference between men and women involves an act that takes place in the master bedroom. Not the act you’re thinking of (shame-on-you), so get your mind out of the gutter. The part of the bedroom where the major difference takes place is in the bathroom. In order for a woman to get ready for a lovely evening out with her man, she must go through... [Read more]

Ask the HR Lady: Help! I Got an Interview!

By: Michele Broxton Dear HR Lady:  I applied for a job a few months ago and they just called me in for an interview.  They said I was going to be meeting with a technical panel and a soft skill panel.  What does that mean and how can I prepare?!  ~ Greg in California Dear Greg:  Excellent question!  This is one of those mysterious HR terms that get used and the rest of the world doesn’t know... [Read more]

Couch to 5K: Week 11, Facebook “Aha” Moment

By: Michele Broxton A woman on Facebook shocked me this week.  I subscribe to the Couch to 5K Facebook page and marvel at all the people who really have a passion for exercise in general.  It is a totally foreign concept that I am trying really hard to love. So anyway, this woman on Facebook cheerfully posted that she ran in some big marathon and finished 21st.  That was not the shocker.  The SHOCKER... [Read more]

St. Patrick Catholic School: Enrollment Open to Public; Bullying Not an Option

By: Michele Broxton St. Patrick School Students receive a wide variety of educational experiences from warm & fuzzy fall trips to local farms to high tech "we got to touch cool science stuff at MS&T!" For more information about St. Patrick School or to enroll your child, call (573)364-1162 or visit www.StPatrickSchoolRolla.org. In the first annual mandatory parent meeting this week... [Read more]

Citizens Needed to Help Fight Juvenile Diabetes

By James L Cloward When you’re a little child, pricking your finger can be a downright traumatic experience! Well, imagine having to do it –  at least six times a day! That what some children with type 1 (juvenile) diabetes must endure. But these little warriors do it – and they will never outgrow it. Until a cure is discovered, of course. Your chance to help with this cause is just around... [Read more]

Drury University Opens New Location in Rolla

By: Michele Broxton Drury University hosted a very well attended ribbon cutting ceremony on August 29, 2011. Ribbon cutting ceremonies are typical.  A ribbon cutting ceremony so uplifting and inspirational that you get tears in your eyes is, I would suspect, not typical.   Just moments after Myra Miller, Director of the Drury University – Rolla Campus, cut the ribbon to officially open the new... [Read more]