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Hands in the soil, hearts in the community: a volunteer experience like no other
2+ hour, 33+ min ago (512+ words) As you read this column, I am still in Otavalo, Ecuador, with Ohio State University Master Gardener Volunteers working on behalf of The Tandana Foundation. We have helped make a significant impact in the communities over the years. Volunteers who…...
OPINION: The future as the past is rooted in the liberal arts at Wittenberg
2+ week, 4+ day ago (633+ words) OPINION: The future as the past is rooted in the liberal arts at Wittenberg'Dayton Daily News Everyone agrees. These are difficult times for small colleges and universities. Even the very concept of the "liberal arts" is challenged. In response to…...
OPINION: Make Education Great Again (MEGA): Why America still needs liberal arts
2+ week, 4+ day ago (434+ words) A recent Dayton Daily News op-ed claimed that "the liberal arts model is breaking," pointing to Wittenberg University as an example. As both a former student of a liberal arts institution and a current assistant professor at one, I was…...
How a Dayton wedding celebrated a family, immigrants and contributions to culture
4+ week, 1+ day ago (586+ words) For Dayton attorney Isabel Suarez, it is critically important that the "American quilt" weaves in positive images of Hispanics " "the beauty of their culture, their music, their traditions their warmth, deep deep faith, and the fact that they are very…...
Greene County teen marks stateâs first pediatric flu death of the season
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (198+ words) A Green County teen has died, marking Ohio's first pediatric flu-related death of the 2025-26 flu season. "This death is tragic and our hearts go out to the family," said Ohio Department of Health Director Dr. Bruce Vanderhoff. "It also reminds…...
How to keep your child active, engaged in learning over winter break or on snow days
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (564+ words) Winter break and snow days are often a welcome pause in our busy school-year routines. They give families time to slow down, reconnect, and rest. But for many parents, that pause also brings a familiar question: How do I keep…...
WSU, UD to host graduation ceremonies this weekend
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (213+ words) Wright State University and the University of Dayton are both planning to hold undergraduate commencement ceremonies on Saturday, Dec. 13. UD will hold both graduate and undergraduate commencement Saturday beginning at 9:45 a.m. at the University of Dayton Arena. Wright State expects to…...
CJ students advocate for humane immigration reform and climate justice
2+ mon, 3+ day ago (308+ words) Chaminade Julienne High School students recently met with national lawmakers as part of a Catholic conference advocating for faith and social justice work. The Ignatian Solidarity Network organized the conference, the Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice. It is the largest…...
When playtime meets screen time: âToy Story 5â² mirrors real-life concerns
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (270+ words) Disney and Pixar have dropped the first teaser trailer for "Toy Story 5," revealing tablet screens as the latest "threat to playtime." The clip introduces a new character named Lilypad " a frog-shaped tablet " with the tagline, "The age of toys is…...
Dive into Youth Arts Ambassadors’ ‘Finding Nemo Jr.’ this weekend
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (709+ words) Spend this weekend diving into the live action version of one of the great modern fish tales and beloved animated stories of the 21st Century. Voyages for the Springfield Arts Council's Youth Arts Ambassadors' (YAA) production of "Disney Pixar Finding Nemo…...