We were there within six to seven minutes after we got the call. The students and faculty were already evacuated. read more

We were there within six to seven minutes after we got the call. The students and faculty were already evacuated. We immediately called for mutual aid.

Each story I've written starts out as a vague idea that seems to be going nowhere, then suddenly materializes as read more

Each story I've written starts out as a vague idea that seems to be going nowhere, then suddenly materializes as a completed concept. It almost seems like a discovery, as if the story was always there. The few elements I start out with are actually clues. If I figure out what they mean, I can discover the story that's waiting.

The skips (elevators) that once lifted about 4 tons of salt to the surface were eventually replaced with hydraulic hoists read more

The skips (elevators) that once lifted about 4 tons of salt to the surface were eventually replaced with hydraulic hoists that can bring up as much as 19 tons.

The severity has been high in some cases, and we need to take some action.

The severity has been high in some cases, and we need to take some action.

All I wanted was a refund, but instead we got treated like criminals. They made my wife cry on her read more

All I wanted was a refund, but instead we got treated like criminals. They made my wife cry on her honeymoon, and that's priceless.

I welcome their demonstration. I support the First Amendment to the constitution. Everyone in this country has the right to read more

I welcome their demonstration. I support the First Amendment to the constitution. Everyone in this country has the right to assembly and freedom of speech.

The question every day is whether the program that we're providing is unique and reaching residents.

The question every day is whether the program that we're providing is unique and reaching residents.

We were very lucky to inherit her, as well as Beth (Boskovich) and Amy (Harris).

We were very lucky to inherit her, as well as Beth (Boskovich) and Amy (Harris).

The gas was pouring out of the truck like a roof drain in a storm,

The gas was pouring out of the truck like a roof drain in a storm,