9th Circuit hears about Trump’s travel ban By Paul Katula • Feb 8, 2017 Protests began right after Pres. Trump issued a travel ban on people from certain countries. Even at small airports, college students joined in.
We grow with birthdays & celebrations By Paul Katula • Feb 7, 2017 Where does the idea of a birthday party come from? How do you celebrate birthdays? And what, exactly, are you celebrating?
Background music is both positive and negative By Paul Katula • Feb 6, 2017 Music affects us in many ways, but can it help us remember what we learn? Studies are equivocal on the question, and it may depend on the individual.
Bullying affects more than report cards By Paul Katula • Feb 5, 2017 Bullying can affect more than academic performance, though its effects there have been documented. It can lead to suicide if not addressed.
World Hijab Day in Minnesota, Champaign By Paul Katula • Feb 3, 2017 World Hijab Day Wednesday allowed people unfamiliar with Islam to engage their Muslim neighbors, co-workers, and friends, and share what they learn.
Does class rank matter? By Paul Katula • Feb 1, 2017 How open you are to new experiences and how conscientious you are might be more important than your GPA, and colleges know it.
Libertyville stands strong after 4 students die By Paul Katula • Jan 30, 2017 Deaths of 3 students at Libertyville HS over Thanksgiving shook the community, but teams, along with a whole community, stand strong in their wake.
Public & private schools on the same playing field By Paul Katula • Jan 29, 2017 Private schools tend to win more than their fair share of state championships, and some states take measures to level the playing field.
Galena referendum seeks construction, safety By Paul Katula • Jan 27, 2017 Should Galena schools be upgraded? It will take a voter-approved bond issue to make that happen, and voters will decide in April.
Puppy mills don’t produce the best pets By Paul Katula • Jan 25, 2017 Do you have a pet? If so, do you know how that pet came into the world? Was it in a humane way or did it need to be rescued?