Silence isn’t always golden
Most of us have heard the saying “silence is golden,” meaning it is often better or more respectful to remain silent than to speak. The full saying is “speech is…
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Class 101: help for future college students
By MELBA KISER For The Reporter During the 2024 legislative session, the Indiana legislature revamped the requirements for a high school diploma. The new diploma+ program has three tracks depending…
Costs of “success” in America are addressed on stage in “Red Speedo”
By ADAM CROWE A Seat on the Aisle My theatrical 2025 has started with another production of American Lives Theatre (ALT). I’m a fan of their choices, and wasn’t disappointed…
Heights recognizes six ‘Coffee Bean’ awardees in January
Hamilton Heights High School recognizes the following students who were named as Coffee Bean Award recipients for January. They include Michael Cain, LiLiana Cook, Hannah England, Braeden Flaherty, Lukas Jackson,…
Mom
There are so few people in your life that truly know you. Not just the surface you, but the actual person you are at the deepest level of your soul….
Tell it to my heart
“And the beat goes on …” – Sonny and Cher, 1967 The beat of our hearts – something we often take for granted; though, I believe we are all aware…
Let the bodies hit the floor (two of them) in ATI’s hilarious ‘Whodunit’
By DANIEL SHOCK A Seat on the Aisle There’s something both cozy and ominous about a country house murder mystery. As a kid, I spent many hours playing Clue with…
Teach your children well
“Janet Kay, always remember to use your voice to stand up for others and that your kindness matters.” This past week, I could hear my dad saying those words loud…
We love LA
In 2016, I went to Los Angeles to find my daughter. Don’t worry. She wasn’t abducted. Nor was she a runaway. Nothing nefarious. Let me explain. During most of her…
Looking back on 25 years of Goodwill in Hamilton County
By KENT A. KRAMER Guest Columnist At the turn of the century, Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana opened its first retail store in Hamilton County, and since then, we’ve…