Letter to the Editor: Why I’m Running for Cassopolis School Board
Hailey Colpitts of Vandalia explains why she is running for Cassopolis Public Schools Board of Education as a write-in candidate in November.
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Sayrie: A reimagined Little Mermaid is nice but it isn’t enough
Watershed Voice's Aundrea Sayrie says while reimagining Ariel is a step in the right direction, she has reservations about the upcoming live action adaption.
#MomLife: ‘He’ll never make it past the 5th grade’
#MomLife columnist Steph Hightree writes about her son Nathan Hightree, who started sixth grade this fall, eight years after he was diagnosed as autistic, and Steph was told he would "never make it past the fifth grade" academically.
#MomLife: It’s Been a While
Steph is a hot mess, this is known. But it's been a while since you've heard about it, and she kept receipts.
Sow Good Seeds: Mulberry Abundance
Watershed Voice columnist Deborah Haak-Frost weighs the pros and cons of mulberry trees, and the importance of using what you have to get what you need.
"The field of permaculture holds a principle of 'obtaining a yield' — in other words, work with the world around you to get or produce what you need. This seems fairly obvious: the point of a vegetable garden is to yield vegetables, after all. Working a job yields monetary income, which pays the bills. But what if the idea of yield was expanded? Where can we see potential and possibility for greater yield?"
Charles Thomas: The Lost Art of Empathy
Watershed Voice columnist Charles Thomas writes, "Having now lived for a half century, I remember a time when things were different. I remember when people who disagreed could have vigorous debate about a topic and then walk away still liking the other person. In short, I remember a time when we were all better at empathy."
Column: The new Kids Count report underscores longstanding health needs in Michigan
Michigan Advance's Monique Stanton writes, "Year after year, Michigan stands out in children’s health and in making sure our kids have health insurance. But more work is still needed to increase health insurance coverage and reduce costs for all families."
Devier: The Educational Attainment Future of St. Joseph County
Glen Oaks President Dr. David Devier reflects on the "unfulfilled potential of Glen Oaks Community College in changing the lives of more of our community members."
Rick Haglund: State economic development should put people and communities first
Michigan Advance's Rick Haglund says, "Michigan’s business-centric approach to economic development is lacking." But how should the state address this apparent issue? Haglund suggests taking "a more local service-based approach."
Charles Thomas: Managing Brokenness
WSV Columnist Charles Thomas writes about the ongoing controversy surrounding Riverside Church, and how we might address perpetual problems like sexual and spiritual abuse as a society.
Sayrie: A reimagined Little Mermaid is nice but it isn’t enough
Watershed Voice's Aundrea Sayrie says while reimagining Ariel is a step in the right direction, she has reservations about the upcoming live action adaption.
#MomLife: ‘He’ll never make it past the 5th grade’
#MomLife columnist Steph Hightree writes about her son Nathan Hightree, who started sixth grade this fall, eight years after he was diagnosed as autistic, and Steph was told he would "never make it past the fifth grade" academically.
#MomLife: It’s Been a While
Steph is a hot mess, this is known. But it's been a while since you've heard about it, and she kept receipts.
Sow Good Seeds: Mulberry Abundance
Watershed Voice columnist Deborah Haak-Frost weighs the pros and cons of mulberry trees, and the importance of using what you have to get what you need. "The field of permaculture holds a principle of 'obtaining a yield' — in other words, work with the world around you to get or produce what you need. This seems fairly obvious: the point of a vegetable garden is to yield vegetables, after all. Working a job yields monetary income, which pays the bills. But what if the idea of yield was expanded? Where can we see potential and possibility for greater yield?"
Charles Thomas: The Lost Art of Empathy
Watershed Voice columnist Charles Thomas writes, "Having now lived for a half century, I remember a time when things were different. I remember when people who disagreed could have vigorous debate about a topic and then walk away still liking the other person. In short, I remember a time when we were all better at empathy."
Column: The new Kids Count report underscores longstanding health needs in Michigan
Michigan Advance's Monique Stanton writes, "Year after year, Michigan stands out in children’s health and in making sure our kids have health insurance. But more work is still needed to increase health insurance coverage and reduce costs for all families."
Devier: The Educational Attainment Future of St. Joseph County
Glen Oaks President Dr. David Devier reflects on the "unfulfilled potential of Glen Oaks Community College in changing the lives of more of our community members."
Rick Haglund: State economic development should put people and communities first
Michigan Advance's Rick Haglund says, "Michigan’s business-centric approach to economic development is lacking." But how should the state address this apparent issue? Haglund suggests taking "a more local service-based approach."
Charles Thomas: Managing Brokenness
WSV Columnist Charles Thomas writes about the ongoing controversy surrounding Riverside Church, and how we might address perpetual problems like sexual and spiritual abuse as a society.
