Grey matters: the colors of mental illness
Jeri Moore, Reporter
October 15, 2019
The National Alliance on Mental Illness had its third annual Grey Matters art exhibit demonstrating the struggles of the lives touched by mental health issues on canvas. Two hours were not enough for the catering, live music and touching conversations on Oct. 11. Among the artists showing their work at this ex...
Alumni return for catfish, conversation at Fish Fry
Herbert McCullough
October 20, 2017
Alumni Association members organized the Fish Fry on Oct. 20 where alumni enjoyed fried whitefish and catfish as hamburgers and fries. The meal was $9 for alumni and guests and any student who has a meal plan could use their meal cards. “It’s an event where students, alumni and community members ...
Alumni showcased in local art exhibit
Jeri Moore
October 11, 2017
On Oct. 7, an art exhibition titled Gray Matters transformed 9th Street Studio. Organized by National Alliance of Mental Illness members, their intention was to bring awareness of mental health issues to the local community and in memory of local resident Scott Brazil. "Everybody is touched by menta...
Kilimanjaro: life lessons from the mountain
Jeanette Perry
November 30, 2016
The start of a journey that contains rough terrain, loose rocks, and reasons to quit. Out of breath and losing strength, hikers put one foot in front of the other. Mental strength wills them up the mountain. At the top, lessons are learned, things are left behind, and the hiker returns changed from the e...