Science is the eyes and ears of fishery managers. Without science, managers would be groping in the dark as they try to solve resource problems and enhance fisheries. Let’s define what I mean by “science”. Dr. Greg Corace nicely summarized what science means in forest and wildlife ...

ALPENA — Dr. Mary Morris joins Alpena Public Schools (APS) as the new Director of Specialized Instruction for the 2026/2027 school year, according to an APS press release. APS stated that Morris earned her bachelor’s and master's degrees at Saginaw Valley State University and was awarded ...

I’ve wanted to share something of my experience with dating for a while, but I haven’t figured out the right approach. I’m still a bit unsure. I drafted a piece a couple weeks ago, titled it “Hill of Lilies”, and then scrapped the whole thing. Something about it was too raw, too ...

A society that begins to excuse political violence should not be surprised when political violence multiplies. Once you create a moral framework in which violence is not merely understandable but righteous -- once you argue that certain institutions are so corrupt, so "murderous," that the ...

It's the controversy that has launched a thousand X posts. Elon Musk, who is a fan of Homer, has kicked up a fuss by objecting to filmmaker Christopher Nolan casting the black actress Lupita Nyong'o as Helen of Troy in his forthcoming movie version of "The Odyssey." The epic production ...

“The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place.” – George Bernard Shaw Communication is about so much more than just the words that leave our mouths. This should not be new information. Plus, the challenges of communication are compounding as ...