2008

January 1, 2008 Point of View Archive

Cover Story:

    POV Thanks It's Advertisers and Readers For A Successful 2007

    Kenneth Burroughs: Our Man In The Market

A Caribbean Point of View:

AFAM Newsbits

Across The Digital Divide:  Getting Started With Online Dating

Art: A Shoulder To Lean On

Black Sports International:

   Olympic Legends & Pioneers: Teofilo Stevenson

   Lorena Ochoa - Best Professional Female Athlete of 2007

   Chandra Cheeseborough - TSU Women's Track & Field Coach Named Assistant USA Track Coach for the 2008 Olympics

Career Tips:

Community Focus:

  Nephew Of Malcom X Stresses Obligation To The Community At 3rd Annual Rosa Parks Event at STCC

  The Brianna Fund For Children with Physical Disabilities' 10th Annual MLK Gospel Benefit Concert

  President Bush Signs Head Start Bill

  It's About Time!

  Mason Square Senior Center Gives Homemade Blankets To Newborns

Community Perspective:  Expect More From Public Education This Year

Outlook On Education: The Gift Of A New Year

Financial "Cents": Make Some Financial Resolutions - And Stick To Them

Health Matters:

Latino Perspective:

Letter's To The Publisher:

   Millie Dunbar

  Peter F. Hurst, Jr., President & CEO, The Community's

Music Essential: . . .Be Careful What You Practice

Publisher's Desk: Happy New Year!

  GE Money Bank Makes 3Mil Deposit To Support The Community's Bank Local Econo Develop Plan

Parent & Community Engagement: Parenting In The 21st Century: Are We Prepared?

Pen & Ink:  

  State Of Emergency

  Bone Cold

Questions For Queen Tiye: 

Religious POV: Honesty With Ourselves

Seniors In Action: New Year's 2008

Step Up Springfield - School New Year's Resolutions: Rededicate or Redirect Yourself

The Gospel Corner: New CD's Released By Two Local Talents

Your View:

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February 1, 2008 Point of View Archive

Cover Story:

  Wayman Lee, All Powerful Yet Amazingly Humble, Makes History as Springfield's 1st Black Clerk

   Wesley United Methodist Church Holds its 26th Annual MLK, Jr. Scholarship Breakfast

   Celebrating MLK, Jr. with The Hartford Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta

A Caribbean Point of View:

AFAM Newsbits

Across The Digital Divide:  E-Learning  -  A Guide To Accredited Online Education

Black Sports International:

  Soccer Preview:  U.S. World Cup and The 2008 African Cup of Nations

  Larry Whiteside Posthumous Spink Award Winner African-American Pioneer Garners 2008 Sportswriting Honor

  Donald Brashear Challenges On and Off the Ice

Career Tips:

Community Focus:

  Congratulations, Elizabeth, You Are Our Hero!

Community Information:

  The Mason Square Drug Free Task Force:  An Update

Community Perspective: Why Barack Obama Must Win

Education: Reflecting On Progress

Financial "Cents": Can You Trust Your Financial Advisers?

Health Matters:

Latino Perspective: Springfield Falcons Reach Out To The Latino Community

Life Is Art:

  Charles Ethan Porter Exhibition Features Still Life Works By African-American Artist

Music Essential:

  "Organix"  Celebrates/"Badia" Dazzles

OP - ED: 

  A President Like My Father

  Auto Insurance Information for Springfield Drivers

Publisher's Note

The Publisher's Desk:  Barack Obama For President!

Parent & Community Engagement: A Farewell Note To Our Children

Pen & Ink:  

  We Have To Give Back

  Little Girl In Africa

  And Now There Are Three ( Wicasset, Maine)

Questions For Queen Tiye:  Brave Mom

Religious POV: One Thing

Seniors In Action: Last Moments of 2007 - -  Now 2008, Here We Come!

Step UP Springfield!: Standing Tall On Broad Shoulders

The Gospel Corner:

Your View:

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March 1, 2008 Point of View Archive

Cover Story:

  Blues In Our Blood

  Elizabeth Cardona: A Fearless Fighter For The People

AFAM Newsbits:  March 1, 2008

Black Sports International:

  The History Of the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC)

  The History Of The Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC)

  The History Of The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA)

  The History Of The  Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC)

Black Inventor Of The Month:

  James West: The Microphone

Community Focus:

  Prevention Is Power

Financial "Cents":

  Mutual Funds vs. Stocks - Which Are "Better?"

Health Matters:

  Is It Alzheimer's?

Letter's To The Publisher:

  Cornell and Gladys Lewis

  Larry Martin

  Juanita Torrence-Thompson

  Milli Dunbar

Mentor Honor Roll:

  Together We Can

Music Essential:

  Brianna Fund Delivers

New Haven Point Of View:

  The History Of The African American Funeral Service

Outlook On Education:

  The Good News Story - - Stay On The Right Course

Parent & Community Engagement:

  March Madness (What's Yours?)

Pen & Ink: 

  Model

  A Goldberg Day

  I Held On 

Publisher's Desk:

  Ms. Zee, Your Article Resonated With Me   

Publisher's Note

Questions For Queen Tiye: 

Religious POV:

  Our Very Best Friend

  The Seasoned Saints Ministry Extends An Invitation To Join Their Bi-Monthly Book Discussions

Seniors In Action:

  We've Come A Long Way

StepUp Springfield:

  A Springfield Renaissance

The Gospel Corner:

  Updates On Marvin Sapp and Kirk Franklin

Your View:

  Carol P. Sullivan

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April 1, 2008 Point of View Archive

Cover Story:

  God Didn't Give Reverend Wesley A Choice; He Gave Him An Order

A Caribbean Point of View:

AFAM Newsbits: April 1, 2008

Across The Digital Divide:  

Black Sports International:

  American Urban Radio Networks Announces 2007 SBN Sports Black College All-American Team

  Temara Jordan A Phenomenal Swimmer Who Loves The Classroom

Black Inventor Of The Month: 

  Frederick Jones: The Refrigeration Trailblazer

Career Tips:

Community Focus:

  Meeting Your Coordinator

  A Portriat Of Mrs. Josephine Daniels Fullilove

  DeBerry Students--Benefits Of Outdoor Classrooms

Community Information:

  Cancer House of Hope To Offer New Programs

Community Perspective: 

  Forty Years In The Wilderness: Celebrating The Life Of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Financial "Cents":

  (Almost) Everything Your Wanted To Know About Bonds

Health Matters:

  "Did You Know?"

Latino Perspective:

Letter's To The Publisher:

  Stephanie Folvi

  Connie Fredericks-Malone

Mentor Honor Roll:

Music Essential:

  Goal, Plan, Action! Part 1

Outlook On Education:

  Is Fresh, New, and Different Overrated?   

Publisher's Note:

Publisher's Desk:

  The Clintons And The Race Card

Parent & Community Engagement:

  Can We Talk For Real (An URGENT Conversation)

Pen & Ink:  

  "Ya'll Black Women Have Attitudes"

  The Love Of My Father

  Weather Patterns - A Sestina

Questions For Queen Tiye: 

  Dear Frustrated Voter

Religious Point Of View:

  Clean Your Weapon

Seniors In Action:

  The Good Ole Days

StepUp Springfield:

  123,840 Minutes

The Gospel Corner:

  The Clark Sisters Win Big At The Grammy Awards

Your View:

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May 1, 2008 Point of View Archive

Cover Story:

  We're Going To Miss You, Marjorie Hurst

  8th Grade Black and Hispanic Parents And Students, Beware!!!

A Caribbean Point of View:

AFAM Newsbits:  May 1, 2008

Accross The Digital Divide:  

  Smartphones (Blackberry) Part 1

Black Sports International:

  Watkins Award - Celebrating Our Own Daniels Wins U.S. Premier African-American Scholar/Athlete Award

  Andre Tippett (New England Patriots) Leads NFL Hall Of Fame Class of 2008

Black Inventor Of The Month: 

  Tahira Reid: Automatic Double Dutch Turner

Career Tips:

Community Focus:

  Hoop City Jazz On The Move

  Children's Health

  A Man Of Service

  Frederick Harris Students Focus On P.E.A.C.E.

Community Information:

  Governor Patrick Announces $2M In Foreclosure Grants

  Hector Toledo Of Hampden Bank Appointed To Board Of Trustees At STCC

  Intesive Sankofa Dance Week This JUNE:  African Roots In American Dance, At UMASS

Community Perspective: 

  Racial Politics: FOX News' Unfair and Unbalanced Attack On Senator Obama

Financial "Cents":

  What Can Investors Learn From Gardeners?

Health Matters:

Latino Perspective:

  Can Latinos Go Green?

Letter's To The Publisher:

  Ms. Zee and Staff

  Greg Trelease

  Charlie Ryan

  Richard Carpenter

  Dyan Varnadore

  Ron Copes

Looking Through The Stained Glass Window

  The State Of The Black Youth

Music Essential:

  Goal, Plan, Action! - Part 2

OP-ED:

  Obama's Wright May Be Right

Outlook On Education:  

  Home And School Connections Are A Shared Responsibility  

Publisher's Note

Publisher's Desk:

   A Stop & Shop Tour

Parent & Community Engagement:

  Are We Sending Conflicting Messages To Our Kids?

Pen & Ink:  

  Old School

  Mother At Work In England

  To My Beloved Jamie

Questions For Queen Tiye: 

Religious Point Of View:

  Separation Anxiety

Seniors In Action:

  Happy Mother's Day and Older American's Month

StepUp Springfield:

  Let History Be The Reason

The Gospel Corner:

Your View:

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June 1, 2008 Point of View Archive

Cover Story:

  Celebrating A Great Father: From A Grateful Son

  86th United Baptist Convention of MA, RI and NH Coming to Spfld.

A Caribbean Point of View:

AFAM Newsbits - June 1, 2008

Accross The Digital Divide:  

Black Sports International:

  Nigeria's Samuel Peter: New WBC Heavyweight Champion

  Mel Pender, Jr.: Giving Back To His Community

Black Inventor Of The Month: 

  Marjorie Stewart Joyner: Hair Curls

Community Focus:

  Precious Cargo

  Frederick Harris Students Focus On Peace

Community Perspective: 

  Will Democrats Steal The Election From Barack Obama?

Editorial Pages:

My View: Michaelann Bewsee's Blog

Features:

  Marjorie J. Hurst Thanks The Community!

Financial "Cents":

  Section 529 Plan Can Help Make Graduation Day

Health Matters:

Latino Perspective:

Letter's To The Publisher:

Looking Through The Stained Glass Window

  The State Of The Disappearing Black Youth -- Theft Of A Childhood

Music Essential:

  World Class Jazz Festival Returns!

Outlook On Education:    

  Is This Your Time To Be BIG?

Publisher's Note

Parent & Community Engagement:

  It's Almost Summer: Let's Go Fishing!

Pen & Ink:  

  Poetry Saved My Life

  In Honor Of Father's Day: Soldier Of Love 

Questions For Queen Tiye: 

Religious Point Of View:

  For Such A Time As This

Seniors In Action:

  Happy Father's Day 2008

StepUp Springfield:

  Dreams Fulfilled, Dreams Deferred, Dreams Repackaged

The Gospel Corner:

  Praise In The Park -- What's Up?

Your View:

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July 1, 2008 Point of View Archive

Cover Story:

  He's Everybody's Superintendent And He Happens To Be Black

  A High School Graduation Speech

A Latino Perspective:

  Puerto Rican Loyalty To Clinton Will Shift To Obama

AFAM Newsbits - July 1, 2008

Accross The Digital Divide:  

  Smartphones (Part 2) -- Apple iphones

Black Sports International:

   An Interview with Chicago Bears' Adewale Ogunleye

   Olympic Legends & Trailblazers: Meredith "Flash" Gourdine

Black Inventor Of The Month: 

  Antonio D. Anderson & Raquel Lett-Anderson

Community Focus:

  Celebrating A Local Hero "OUR" Community Success Story -- Frank Hatchett

  Bobby Rodriguez is Named Baystate Health's First Chief Diversity Officer

  Caring Health Children's Book Drive

  The Changing Field Of Early Childhood Education

Community Perspective: 

  America's Moment: The Obama Phenomenon

Editorial Pages:

My View: To Our Writers With Great Regard

Fashion Tips:

  Summer Trends, Part I

Financial "Cents":

  Declare Your Financial Independence Day

Health Matters:

Latino Perspective:

Letter's To The Publisher:

  Ronnie Herndon

Looking Through The Stained Glass Window

  The State Of The Disappearing Black Youth -- R.E.S.P.E.C.T.

Music Essential:

  Inhale Music: Exhale Life Part I

Outlook On Education:    

  Beware Of The Road Bully

Publisher's Note

Parent & Community Engagement:

  Parents Plan The 2008 Parent Fair

Pen & Ink:  

  Our Legacy

  I Am A Camera . . . 

Questions For Queen Tiye: 

Religious Point Of View:

  Where Are You Going?

Seniors In Action:

  The Nostalgia Of Graduations

StepUp Springfield:

  Just When You Thought

  2008 Kids of Character Award Winners

The Gospel Corner:

  Music Review And Climbing The Charts

Your View:

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August 1, 2008 Point of View Archive

Cover Story:

  Constructive Revenge: The James Morton Way

  Bobby Knight: Full Court Genius

  Tom Oakley's Hosta Garden

A Caribbean Point of View:

Accross The Digital Divide:  

  Smartphones (Part 3) The Wrap-Up

AFAM Newsbits - August 1, 2008

Black Sports International:

  Olympic Legends & Trailblazers Lee Calhoun

  Charlie Sifford America's Golf Legend

  "And So It Was"

Black Inventor Of The Month: 

  Anthony L. Dent, PhD: Six-Packs And Water Bottles

Community Focus:

  YWCA's Youthbuilding Graduates 10th Class

  Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Awards Scholarships

  Esther McLaurin Is Fondly Recalled As A "First"

  Igniting Voices Of The Youth: South African And Local Artists Leading Communities In The Direction of Change

Community Information:

   News You Won't Want to Miss

Community Perspective: 

  Lessons From the Loss Of Mario Hornsby, Jr.

Editorial Pages:

My View: Bobby Knight: Full Court Genius

Fashion Tips:

  Keeping It Simple In August

Financial "Cents":

  Don't Let Market Volatility Derail Your Investment Strategy

Health Matters:

  Dental Health Disparity For Poor Minorities

  Let Nutrition Nourish Your Soul

Latino Perspective:

Life Is Art:

  David Jackson Is Hip Hop's Ambassador

Letter's To The Publisher:

  Millie Dunbar

  Ralph E. Jordan

  Barbara Cooper

  Barbara Cooper

  Timothy Sneed

Looking Through The Stained Glass Window

  The State Of The Disappearing Black Youth -- In The Pursuit Of What?

Music Essential:

  Inhale Music: Exhale Life Part II

OP-ED:

  A Mother's Plea   

  A Mother's Plea _ Note from Publisher

Outlook On Education:    

  Adding Value To Our Relationships

  Off To Preschool?  Getting Ready For The New Transition. . .

Publisher's Note

Parent & Community Engagement:

  Another Chance & A New Start

Pen & Ink:  

  From The "Young Wisdom" Chapter/From The "I Am Me" Chapter

  Urban League's Day Cruise

Questions For Queen Tiye: 

Religious Point Of View:

  International Association of Ministers' Wives And Minister's Widows, Inc. (IAMWMW)

Seniors In Action:

  Seniors Will Work To Elect Barack Obama, Too!

StepUp Springfield:

  Where Did You Go This Summer?

The Gospel Corner:

Your View:

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September 1, 2008 Point of View Archive

Cover Story:

  From High School Drop-Out To College Administrator

  The Law Enforcement And Community Youth Mentorship Program...

A Caribbean Point of View:

A Latino Perspective: 

  Spanish American Union, 40 Years Later

Accross The Digital Divide:  

AFAM Newsbits - September 1, 2008

Black Sports International:

  Madalitso Muthiya

Black Inventor Of The Month: 

  Annie Turnbo Malone: A Pioneer In Black Hair Care

Career Tips:

  Standing Out In A Crowd

Community Focus:

  Giving Back To The Community

  Frank Hatchett Dance Workshop & Alumni Reunion Banquet

  The "vibe" From Hampshire County - A Prologue

Community Perspective: 

  A Tribute To Uncle Ben

Editorial Pages:

My View: Power Yields To Nothing But A Demand

Fashion Tips:

Financial "Cents":

  Be Aware of "Variables"

Health Matters:

  September Is Sickle Cell Awareness Month

  Joy Of The Harvest

Life Is Art:

  ArtEsteem

  Life As An Outcast

Letter's To The Publisher:

  Jean Caldwell

  Magdalena Gomez

  Carmencita Jones

  Jordan Pearl

Looking Through The Stained Glass Window

  The State Of The Disappearing Black Youth -- College Not Casket!

Music Essential:

  Each One, Teach One: "The Frank Hatchett Way"

OP-ED:

Outlook On Education:    

  The Power Of Education

Publisher's Note:

Parent & Community Engagement:

  Starting School On A Solid Foundation

Pen & Ink:  

  Today, Together

  Naseem

Questions For Queen Tiye: 

Religious Point Of View:

  New Pastor Of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church

Seniors In Action:

  Sharing Some Of My Concerns

StepUp Springfield:

  Remembering The Lesson Of Mrs. Thomas

The Gospel Corner:

Your View:

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October 1, 2008 Point of View Archive

Cover Story:

  _A Complete and Successful Life

  _CMSDC: A Fair Playing Field

  _DeBerry Elementary School Needs Our Help

A Caribbean Point of View:

A Latino Perspective: 

  An "Up Close" Experience

Across The Digital Divide:  

AFAM News bits - October 1, 2008

Black Sports International:

 Black New York Renaissance (The Rens) Pro Basketball's 1st Universally Recognized National Champion

 Olympic Legends and Trailblazers JESSE OWENS One of Track and Field's Greatest Athletes

Black Inventor Of The Month: 

  Dr. Ernest Everett Just: Cellular Biologist

Business Workforce Development

  Business and Workforce Development in Hampden County

Career Tips:

  Behavioral Interviews

Community Focus:

  Why We Need Barack Obama

  Allyson Gouzounis Receives Ubora Award

  The "vibe" From Hampshire County - Yvonne Mendez: A Community Contributor

Community Perspective: 

  We Need Some More "Uppity Negroes"

Editorial Pages:

My View:

Fashion Tips:

  Taking Inventory This Fall and Knowing What To Look For

Financial "Cents":

  Lump Sum vs. Annuity:  The Choice Is Yours

HCS Headstart:

  Getting Off To The "Right Start"

Health Matters:

  Re-Educating Picky Eaters

  Move? For A Healthy Spirit, A Healthy Mind, A Healthy Body. . .A Healthy YOU!

Life Is Art:

Letter's To The Publisher:

  Barbara Cooper

Looking Through The Stained Glass Window

  "The State of the Black Youth": Do Your Know Who Your Child Is Today?

Music Essential:

  The Artist For Education Partnership (A.E.P.) Interim Plan

OP-ED:

  Police Shooting Incident Probed

Outlook On Education:    

  The Invisible Great Builders

Publisher's Note:

Parent & Community Engagement:

  Looking In the Mirror vs. Looking Out The Window

Pen & Ink:  

  Urban Prince

  October In New York

Questions For Queen Tiye: 

  Barely Troubled

Religious Point Of View:

  The Moving Church

Seniors In Action:

  Our Voices Need To Be Heard This November 4th

StepUp Springfield:

  Possibility Abounds

The Gospel Corner:

The Publishers Desk:

  CMSDC: A Fair Playing Field

The Urban Cook:

  Not Your Traditional Pound Cake

Your View:

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November 1, 2008 Point of View Archive

Cover Story:

  _If Springfield Is Smart It Won't Let This Man Get Away!

A Latino Perspective: 

Across The Digital Divide:  

  Social Networking - The Family Way

AFAM News bits - November 1, 2008

Black Sports International:

  Black People Don't Play Soccer?

  Olympic Legends and Trailblazers: Mildred Daniel, World Record Holder In The High Jump

Black Inventor Of The Month: 

  George E. Carruthers: Astrophysicist

Business Workforce Development

  The U.S. Small Business Administration Loan Guaranty Program

Career Tips:

Children's Book Corner:

  "God's Dream"

Community Focus:

  Student - Athlete Jocelyn Ford-Baker Aims High

  Undoing Racism

Community Perspective: 

  Congratulations, Senator Barack Obama

Editorial Pages:

Fashion Tips:

  November Strategies

Financial "Cents":

  What Does The Rescue Plan Mean To Individual Investors?

HCS Headstart:

  Relationships Are Tough - An Update On The Healthy Marriage Initiative

Health Matters:

  Cafe Education

  HIV / AIDS Challenge

Life Is Art:

  Musical Composition

Letter's To The Publisher:

Looking Through The Stained Glass Window

Music Essential:

  Valley Advocate's Big Music Issues Prove Too Small

My View:  

  Ruminations: Let's Take Care Of This Prophet!

OP-ED:

Outlook On Education:    

  Guarantees For the "IF" In Life

Publisher's Note:

Parent & Community Engagement:

  When The Answer Is "NO"

Pen & Ink:  

  Black Love

  My Ideal Candidate

Questions For Queen Tiye: 

Religious Point Of View:

  Good News

Seniors In Action:

  New Classes Help Seniors Get and Stay Fit

StepUp Springfield:

  CHOICES

The Gospel Corner:

The "vibe" From Hampshire County

  Shekadii Walaalo! A Community Experience

The Urban Cook:

  A Seasonal Treat

Your View:

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December 1, 2008 Point of View Archive

Yes, We Can And Yes, We Did!

Cover Story:

  _. . .And Yes, She Can And Yes, SHE Does!

A Latino Perspective: 

Across The Digital Divide:  

AFAM Newsbits - December 1, 2008

Black Sports International:

  The Road To South Africa World Cup 2010 Qualifying Shifts Into High Gear

  "An Evening With Charles Barkley"

Black Inventor Of The Month: 

  Peter M. Tolliver: Copy Machines and Moisture Gauges

Business Workforce Development

  The U.S. Small Business Administration 8(A) Program

  BUSINESS UPDATE:  Minority Supplier Development Councils Merge

Career Tips:

Children's Book Corner:

  "Celebrate Kwanzaa with Candles, Community, and The Fruits Of The Harvest"

  The Forgotten Spirit (A Christmas Tale)

Community Focus:

Community Focus: Hartford

  We Must Change The Way We Educate Our "Urban Males"

Community Perspective: 

   A Long Road To Change

Editorial Pages:

Fashion Tips:

  Tips On Dressing For The Holidays

Features:

  45 Years Later. . .

  Forgetting I'm A White Guy

Financial "Cents":

  Will The Obama Factor Change Your Investment Strategy?

HCS Headstart:

  Head Start Opens New Center In The Pine Point Neighborhood Of Springfield

Health Matters:

  'Tis The Season

  Kudos To The Shubrick Family

Life Is Art:

Letter's To The Publisher:

  Barbara Cooper

  Millie Dunbar

Music Essential:

  Valley Advocate's Big Music Issues Prove Too Small, Part 2

My View:  

  Let's Stop To Celebrate The 60 Percent

OP-ED:

  The Rise and Fall Of The Black Quarterback In The NFL

Outlook On Education:    

  Acquiring And Spending "Engagement Dividends"

Publisher's Note:

Parent & Community Engagement:

  Reflect, Release And Revive!

Pen & Ink:  

  Election Day, 2008

  And The Beat Goes On

  The Night Of November 4, 2008

Questions For Queen Tiye: 

  Savvy Shopper

Religious Point Of View:

  The Fruitfulness Of Prayer

Seniors In Action:

  From Dream To Reality

Step Up Springfield:

  We Are 'Community'

The Gospel Corner:

The "vibe" From Hampshire County

  Activism Within Academia

The Urban Cook:

  Celebrating The Season

Your View:

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