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The smell of acetone invaded my nostrils like Midwest gas station fumes in July. Unlike sniffing salts before a monster lift or risking a few brain cells for a Sharpie … Continue readingAcetone and Control. Why do People like the Nail Salon?
Patterns of red and green wrapped boxes looked like a crashed game of Jenga underneath my parent’s Christmas tree. The holiday at home was a little different this year. My … Continue readingDo You Like It? Opening Gifts and Balancing Emotions on Christmas
I crossed my arms on the driveway of a stranger’s home as fluffy snowflakes fell from the radiating, grey, sky. Helplessly, I enjoyed the weather that undid my ironed strawberry … Continue readingDriving Uber: 15 Memorable Passengers
The power of a story, Every day, I encounter an individual with an undocumented story. While untold stories may seem trivial, the withheld information limits individuals and businesses from reaching … Continue readingThe Power of a Story
I rested on my stomach, face traced by a donut-hole-shaped silk pillow in a dimly lit room. Relaxing music played as a stranger cranked out muscle cramps with her hands … Continue readingBirthday Comeback, Bipolar, and Back Pain
As a kid, I would sprint to the mailbox, whip open the lid with the hook, and pass the pile of envelopes stuffed inside off to my mom. “There is … Continue readingAttitude Toward Mail May Predict Age
Two weeks ago, my Monday bench routine was interrupted by a 45 lb. bar dropping onto my big toe, luckily just a foot in the air. The shock was predictable. … Continue readingPain & Power
Have you invested hours at the gym hoping to look like the Hulk, but the only growth you have seen is in your ponytail or beard? Even though you might … Continue readingYour Guide to Creating Fitness Goals — And How to Crush Them
As a devout Catholic, Paul Segobiano ‘51 bestows blessings of service into the Bloomington-Normal community and beyond while instilling a Christ-centered foundation into his family that spans four generations of … Continue reading2022 John R. Snyder Saintly Service Award Recipient: Paul Segobiano ‘51
Central Catholic is proud to recognize 1957 Trinity High School alum David Wochner with the 2022 Alumni Achievement Award for his dedication and support of development efforts toward his alma … Continue readingDavid Wochner ’57, 2022 Alumni Achievement Award Recipient