Gambling becomes a college addicton, but new efforts are trying to address it
The Christian Science Monitor
4/1/2008, by Stacy Teicher Khadaroo
(The Christian Science Monitor) - Colleges concerned about the addictive potential of gambling face an uphill battle against its glamorized image. Think ESPN’s all-out coverage of poker tournaments or the parade of movies: Now it’s “21,” about six students beating the house in Vegas; 10 years ago, ...
Modest teen models change fashion one outfit at a time — with dignity
The Georgia Bulletin
4/1/2008
ATLANTA, GA (The Georgia Bulletin) - On Sunday, April 20, the Pure Fashion Show, an annual faith-based event, will hit the runways again in style, as it has in Atlanta for the past nine years. This year, guests will enjoy a show at the Georgia World Congress Center sure to cause a positive stir in ...
Typing contest teaches keyboard skills — needed even in the computer age
Catholic Explorer
3/28/2008, by Kim Lovejoy-Voss
ROMEOVILLE, Il (Catholic Explorer) - Fifth graders at St. Andrew the Apostle School attempt to win trophies and savings bonds during the annual Type Your Heart Out contest held at the school. The computer age has eliminated the term typewriter from common vernacular, but the keyboarding skills used ...
Some parents say Beach Week revelry just isn’t worth the long-term consequences
Catholic Herald
3/24/2008, by Gretchen R. Crowe
MILWAUKEE, WI (Catholic Herald) - Police officials call it the “June bug season” — that portion of early summer when brand new high school graduates flock to the beach to wind down, catch some rays and often, though not by choice, end up in the clink. To be fair, not all teenagers who celebrate ...
Amid student loan worries, a silver lining: More money available from government
The Christian Science Monitor
3/24/2008, by Stacy Teicher Khadaroo
(The Christian Science Monitor) - The credit crisis has caused many students to worry that they won’t get loans for college. But the sky isn’t falling, say student aid administrators. In fact, there may even be a silver lining: The flurry of public attention could prompt some borrowers to find ...
Why some good students don’t reach college: Many need help with application forms
The Christian Science Monitor
3/19/2008, by Amanda Paulson
CHICAGO, Ill. (The Christian Science Monitor) - When it comes to attending college — one that’s a good match — going to a high school with a collegegoing culture makes a big difference. So does filling out the often-overwhelming Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), applying to ...
Proud parents of 11 children convey truths of Catholic faith by their word and example
Catholic Explorer
3/18/2008, by Paul Storer
BOURBONNAIS, Ill. (Catholic Explorer) - Members of St. Joseph Parish in Bradley and residents of Bourbonnais, John and Lupita Sorich and their 7-year-old son, Michael, reflect on the concept of the true presence of Christ in the Eucharist. Michael is slated to receive the sacrament for the first ...
For seniors, Lent is a time for interior change
The Catholic Voice
3/14/2008, by Elizabeth Wells
OMAHA, Neb. (The Catholic Voice) - Lent is a time to symbolically journey with Christ to Easter and beyond. For many people, this journey involves giving up things or doing things. Whether removed from or added to daily life, the exercise should bring about a change in that person’s life, said ...
Kids, pastor make Stations of the Cross books
Superior Catholic Herald
3/14/2008, by Mary Grieco
RHINELANDER, Wis. (Superior Catholic Herald) - Many of the youngest students at Nativity of Our Lord School are eager to share their thoughts about the Stations of the Cross. Each week, after participating in the stations, kindergarten through second grade students return to their classrooms ...
At BustedHalo.com, young adults find a place to learn more about the faith
Catholic Explorer
3/13/2008, by Paul Storer
JOLIET, Ill. (Catholic Explorer) - Countless Catholics in their 20s and 30s are seeking a deeper meaning in their lives. Many of them, however, aren’t partaking in the sacraments or looking to the church for spiritual guidance and support, stressed Paulist Father Dave Dwyer. The man of God works as ...
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