The Sophia News is proud to publish a series of long-form essays on philosophy, art, philanthropy. Our new “Ideas” section includes “Contemplations,” a regular column by Publisher George Magalios. It will also include regular columns by Cassandra Ledger, our Managing Editor and guest pieces called “Provocations.”
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From Cards to a Full Collection: How Ken Griffey Jr. Saved a Man’s Life
One can never know precisely what hides behind the doors of one’s home. People everywhere have their own hobbies and idiosyncrasies. Some people knit. Others do puzzles. Others keep one of the largest collections of Ken Griffey Jr. sports memorabilia. Maybe many don’t...
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...
Orion Jean is Time’s Kid of the Year
Many of us have the notion that making a positive impact on the world is something that is bigger than us. Orion Jean proves that anyone can make a difference—even an elementary school kid can have a positive impact on hundreds of lives. When the pandemic first...