Elizabeth Womack speaks openly about growing up with a physically abusive father who was addicted to alcohol, drugs and gambling. “I don’t remember it, but when I was about 5 years old, I left a toy on the floor, and my dad stepped on it,” said Womack. […]
The ride-sharing service UberX entered the St. Louis market last month, over the objections of the St. Louis Metropolitan Taxi Commission, which wanted it to meet additional regulations. Local residents can now use an Uber cellphone app to catch rides from UberX-registered drivers. Nationwide, UberX and taxi fares are similar, but many people find UberX quicker. […]
A shake-up in the St. Louis Community College Public Information and Marketing department has reduced its staff from 19 to 14 employees, changed job titles and descriptions and replaced some longtime employees with new faces. The main effect on Forest Park is that a new campus marketing and communications coordinator, Brittney Aladegbami, has replaced Susie Edmiston. […]
A challenge to the St. Louis Zoo’s gun policy could prove instructive to officials at St. Louis Community College. Last month, Ohio gun activist Jeff Smith threatened to carry a gun in the zoo, which prohibits firearms. But his plan was thwarted by a temporary restraining order. He declined to reveal his next step when contacted by KSDK-TV. […]
Forest Park is undergoing big administrative changes with the departure of Vice President of Academic Affairs Tracy Hall. Hall, 47, a St Louis native, left campus June 30 to become president of Southwest Tennessee Community College in Memphis. “It has been my goal to move into a presidential role,” she said. “Not for the title, but for the opportunity to help lead a great institution and to play a role in improving student’s lives.” […]
Grocery stores and restaurants across the country have been struggling with egg prices due to the avian flu outbreak. Forest Park is no exception. On June 8, the cafeteria increased prices on all menu items that contain eggs or turkey by 20 cents. “The current avian influenza outbreak continues to affect U.S. layer hens and will now have a direct and severe impact on our café operations,” according to a letter posted on a bulletin board. The letter came from Treat America, the private company that operates cafeterias on St. Louis Community College campuses. […]
Forest Park student Ka’Saundra Reynolds is using her attempted rape to help other victims of sexual assault. The 67-year-old fine arts major has shared her story at fundraising events and in a video produced by YMCA Metro St. Louis, and through TV and newspaper stories. “It’s not (the woman’s) fault,” she said. “It’s not about sex. It’s about power.” A man robbed and attempted to rape Reynolds in March 2007. He later was arrested and convicted. […]
Forest Park student Elie Mafolo got the opportunity to come to America by winning a green card lottery. Each year, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services uses the lottery to grant visas to 50,000 immigrants from all over the world. Mafolo, 22, a native of the Democratic Republic of Congo, found out about it through his older brother. […]
Sherell Adams stands at only 4-foot-11 and weighs less than 100 pounds, but she makes a big impression. The general transfer student at Forest Park recently was named to the All-Missouri Academic Team, a statewide award recognizing outstanding community college students. […]
Almost everyone who walks in the Highlander Lounge has something to say about the temperature. Most students think it’s too cold. “The room is chilly,” said Malcolm Davis, 24, a criminal justice major. “It’s a lot colder in here than it is in the main lobby.” Constance Davis, 26, an early childhood education major, had stronger feelings. “I am freezing,” she said. “Skin clammy and uncomfortable. However, I could have chosen better attire to wear on this particular day.” Constance was wearing a sleeveless dress. […]
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