
Creative Heart
Carol Veliotis has spent a lifetime in pursuit of her passion for the arts. She continues to enrich the fabric of her hometown through sharing her unique vision, supplying one-of-a-kind

Dog Daze
East Newton Elementary School media specialist Meghen Bassel serves as pet parent to beloved support dog Booker T. Pug. However, her canine expertise extends far beyond the library’s walls—all the

Art Speaks: Jewelry
Artistic Journey – It is fascinating to discover the evolution of an artist’s artistic journey. This “beginning” often changes because of life experiences, shifts in thought, subject matter, and choice

Cooperative Touch
Runners, walkers and bikers enjoy exercising along the Cricket Frog Trail’s scenic path. Now, young artists from Eastside High School and the Newton Trails organization are joining forces to update

Down to a Science
Briana Jones was stunned when she earned a coveted spot in one of the world’s largest competitions for high school students. Once there, she faced stiff challenges from other top

A Seat at the Table
Pockets of our communities remain illiterate despite access to education that was once reserved for a select few. How do we alleviate this problem? Science-based training methods hold the key.

Getting a Read on Literacy
The ability to read and write remains one of the great divides between the haves and the have-nots, even in 2020. By Dr. Kim Coady What does it mean to

Sharp Left Turn
A nerve injury suffered in 2015 impacted the use of Alissa Muscarello’s dominant hand and forced her to leave a career in veterinary medicine. Acrylic painting provided her with an

How Love and Value Show Up in Education
The foundations in teaching respectable principles of becoming a good human being start at home and require honest self-evaluation. by Taticasejuana Bobo Stevens Those who are not living under a