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Rocket VB battles No. 8 team in Class C1

On Monday, September 19, the Rocket volleyball team had another triangular, this time with Malcolm and the host Conestoga. In the first game of the night, Class C1 #8 Malcolm (14-1) beat Conestoga (4-8) in straight sets.

Baker stops Peru VB in straight sets

Baker defeated the Peru State volleyball team on Sept. 24 by scores of 25-20, 25-21 and 27-25. The loss sent Peru State’s season record to 5-11. Peru State is 2-4 in Heart of America Conference play.

Letter to the Editor:

Dear Editor, As my confirmation project at Luther Memorial Church, I am helping with the Oct. 11th Red Cross blood drive in Syracuse.

Rocket VB sweeps Plattsmouth, Pioneers

On Tuesday, Sept. 14, the Syracuse volleyball team (6-6) trekked east on Highway 2 for a triangular with cross-county rival Nebraska City (4-4) and Plattsmouth (1-10). The Rockets took on the Blue Devils first.

No Such Thing As A Free Lunch

The Biden Administration recently announced a plan to forgive $10,000 of student loans and forgive $20,000 in student loans for borrowers who received Pell Grants. The forgiveness plan applies to individuals with an income of less than $125,000 and married couples with an income of less than $250,000.

Ask, then act

One summer during my college years, I had a roommate who suffered from suicidal thoughts. She’d attempted suicide before we met, and been hospitalized, but continued to struggle. Back in the late 80s, there was very little public understanding of mental health issues, and the stigma was even stronger than it is today. Our other roommate and I didn’t know what to do, or where to turn.