2010 – A letter to myself

Every year I like to look back on what I’ve done and see if I can’t find some meaning in it. This year, I’m using the perspective of the current …Continue reading »

Extras: Metamora superintendent reflects on 41 years in education

Ken Maurer, retiring MTHS superintendent, shares information about new initiatives at the school, including building an auditorium for the arts and utilizing innovative technologyContinue reading »

Metamora superintendent Ken Maurer reflects on 41 years in education

Metamora superintendent Ken Maurer reflects on 41 years in education

Outgoing MTHS superintendent Ken Maurer talks about his eye troubles, leading his school through the Great Recession, incorporating new technology into the classroom and what being in education has meant to him.Continue reading »

Spirituality in the martial arts

I made the mistake of discussing religion with my parents the other night. Among other things, I told my dad that I believe I’m a spiritual person because I’m involved …Continue reading »

Chair shots and Barbie dolls: A diatribe of a disgruntled professional wrestling fan

J Nicholas Autumn reminisces about the days when he felt wrestling meant somethingContinue reading »

DVD Review – WWE’s Hart & Soul: The Hart Family Anthology

DVD Review – WWE’s Hart & Soul: The Hart Family Anthology

I was just getting into professional wrestling in 1997, one of the hottest years in quite some time.  I didn’t grow up watching Bret Hart, Owen Hart, the British Bulldog, …Continue reading »

WWE and TNA cut a promo on their talent: No more unprotected chair shots

A opinion column I wrote for class on chair shots in sports entertainment / professional wrestling.Continue reading »

How not to conduct a job interview

A mysterious man invited me to talk him about a job opportunity. When he noticed I was skeptical, he bailed as quickly as he could. Continue reading »

How to find and attend a tech conference

As a student in the design or technological industries, you may be asking yourself how to further hone your skills or network with potential employers to earn more freelance jobs. …Continue reading »

WWE has failed to capitalize on a Hart Dynasty feud

WWE has failed to capitalize on a Hart Dynasty feud

The WWE broke up the Hart Dynasty way too soon.  But I guess tag teams in the WWE are just operating on borrowed time anyway.  I think they had a …Continue reading »