Lexicons
Thoughts and Theories by Sophia News Managing Editor
Lexicons is a column by Sophia News Managing Editor, Cassandra Ledger, that explores the meaning and symbolism behind words.
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World War II Veteran Becomes Children’s Book Author at 95
Sam Baker always loved reading, but for the vast majority of his life, that was all it was. An enjoyable task to fill open pockets of time. He found his love for reading during the ninth grade when he had to write a dozen book reports in one year. The repeated tasks...
Elementary Students Create a Pep-Talk Hotline
It’s easy to feel low after two years of uncertainty. Sometimes, all we need is someone to tell us everything will be okay and to take a breath. That is precisely what one art teacher at West Side Elementary School, Jessica Martin, and her students strove to create....
Former Marine Drives 1,000 Miles to Deliver Supplies for Ukrainian Refugees
When tragedy strikes, many rise to the occasion. Upon seeing the images and videos of families broken apart by the tragedies in Ukraine, former Royal Marine Tom Littledyke knew he had to do something. Littledyke was quick to form a plan: he was going to drive 1,000...
The Long-Term Benefits of Travel are More than Just Memories
Credit: Avopix The Dream of a Far-Away World You’re going away for five days. You’ve packed a small suitcase full of clothes, essentials, and a charger for your phone. Just in case, you bring a book, and a journal. You don’t need your computer. The 12-hour drive is...
Why “Wasting Time” is Not a Waste
Professionals, and even students, know that in this day and age, there is not a moment to spare. First thing in the morning, many roll over and check their phones for emails and texts. We get ourselves ready for the day, scarf down a breakfast (though whether or not...
The Bevy: A True Community Pub
Credit: The Argus Thousands of pubs and bars close their doors for good every year. For many, this is a sad, but not unheard of, event, and they simply move on to the next closest establishment. For others, it means more. A gathering location was shut down. This is...