New Article: University of Oregon Study on Football and Grades Leaves Some Skeptical
Check out the new article on the University of Oregon’s recent study on how the football team’s success affects grades.
Month: December 2011
Don’t Ignore the Substance of Kwanzaa
An Angolan friend once laughed when my family brought up Kwanzaa. She said it’s a term for currency where she’s from. While Kwanzaa is not an African holiday, dismissing it as another makeshift black creation ignores the positives of the celebration. Kwanzaa is a week long celebration from December 26 to January 1 that puts …
New Article: ETAP Program Teaches the Importance of Trade Work
Check out the new article on the Excellence in Trades and Apprenticeship Preparation program at Portland Community College.
Dark Alliance: The CIA, the Contras, and the Crack Cocaine Explosion
The Notorious B.I.G. once said, “You’re Nobody ‘Til Somebody Kills You.” Look no further than Gary Webb. Although he had won a Pulitzer Prize, he didn’t achieve national acclaim until he stumbled upon a story connecting the Nicaraguan Contras to the Los Angeles crack trade. The series and the book titled “Dark Alliance: The CIA, …
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New Article: Multnomah County Enlists Faith Leaders for Healthy Foods Plan
Check out the new article in this week’s Skanner.
New Article: Free Homeownership Retention Program Helps Seniors Stay in Homes
Check out my latest article on Portland’s Free Homeownership Retention Program for seniors here.