Cheers to Bearcats

The root word of cooperative (as in “sports cooperative”) is cooperation, defined as “the  act of working together with someone” usually with a common, mutually beneficial goal.

Keep DST for sunshine and for the swings

The twice-yearly debate about changing clocks to “spring forward” and “fall back” comes down to three simple words in my dictionary — play more golf!Everyone seems to have an opinion on Daylight Savings Time (DST).

Donors investing in futures

For students planning their next steps after high school, the rising costs of education can feel overwhelming.

Standing up for school counselors in Nebraska

Dear Editor:In Mr. Lippincott’s editorial published March 5th, I was disappointed to see another attempt to replace school counselors with school chaplains. I was surprised because the wording of the bill, LB 549, doesn’t specifically target this occupation.

Aurora High alum still appreciates Husky Pride

Dear Editor:I am reaching out brag to you about my hometown, Aurora, even though you do not need to be reminded as you live it every day.

Ailing mother teaching invaluable life lessons

My mother has always been a woman of quiet strength. For all my life, she has led by example, showing me how to navigate the world with grace, resilience, and an unshakable love for family.

Wake-up call

The ongoing debate surrounding cell phone use in schools has gained momentum with Nebraska’s proposed LB 140, a bill seeking to impose a statewide ban on cell phones in schools.

Strategic planning helps Aurora plan for future

Over the past five years, I have participated in three different community planning processes and as I was reviewing these processes this week for a state program, I thought this was interesting information to share.

Overreach

Efforts to restrict student use of cell phones in school are proving to be effective at the local level, though a proposal by the Nebraska Legislature to implement a statewide cell phone ban raises a whole different set of concerns.

Husky freshman goes viral with heroic shot

Jaxson Slagle’s heroic shot went viral.The 6-6 freshman’s jumper from the top of the key with 2 seconds left against the top-rated team in Class B hit nothing but net Thursday night, causing instant pandemonium for the fortunate Husky faithful on hand to see it. It was a shot young Mr.