St. Louis Community College-Forest Park is hosting a Fall Job Fair on Wednesday, Oct. 23, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Student Center Cafeteria. The event is sponsored by Career and Employment Services, Campus Life and Public Information and Marketing. Students, alumni and the community are invited; admission is free. The Career Coach […]
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Sam Bradford downed in bad and ugly blowout
The St. Louis Rams’ 30-15 loss to the Carolina Panthers could be classically categorized as the good, the bad and the ugly. In this case let’s just stick with bad and ugly. Sam Bradford’s first throwing attempt was tipped, intercepted and then returned for a touchdown. On his last play of the game (and the […]
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Kanye West coming to Scottrade Center in December
21-time Grammy Award-winner (and 52-time Grammy nominee) Kanye West will return to the road this fall for THE YEEZUS TOUR in support of his gold album YEEZUS, the most critically acclaimed new album of 2013 and the 6th consecutive #1 album of his storied career. To date, Kanye West has sold over 21 Million albums […]
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Obama’s Showdown with ‘Teapublicans’ is Just Beginning
Believe it or not, President Obama’s decision to finally stand up to Teapublicans – a Republican Party hijacked by Right-wing Tea Party zealots – in the latest standoff over the Affordable Care Act and the debt ceiling was the easy part. Next comes the real fireworks over the budget. And, judging from the past, the […]
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Frank Haith handed down five game suspension
University of Missouri men’s basketball coach Frank Haith will be suspended five games this season following a lengthy NCAA investigation into the University of Miami’s athletic department, according to an ESPN report. Haith’s former assistant at Miami, Jorge Fernandez, will receive a two-year penalty. The NCAA sanctions will be handed down Tuesday morning. The Hurricanes […]
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‘For Colored Girls’ role is transformative experience for UMSL student
A starring role in a student production at the University of Missouri–St. Louis has been a transformative experience for Tierra Brown. The senior in media studies will play Lady in Red in the play “For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow is Enuf,” presented by UMSL’s Department of Theatre, Dance and Media […]
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SSM Health Care – St. Louis giving free seasonal flu vaccinations in Oct. and Nov.
SSM Health Care – St. Louis is offering FREE seasonal flu vaccinations to the public. Since the vaccines are injection only (no Flu Mist), attendees are asked to wear appropriate clothing for easy access to their upper arms. There is a limited supply of preservative-free vaccines for pregnant women only. The 2013-2014 flu vaccine, which […]
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Verizon to help fix HealthCare.gov
According to USA Today, the international telecommunications company Verizon has been tasked with helping the government fix the federal health exchange, USA TODAY has learned. An informed source in the telecommunications industry told the media outlet that Verizon’s Enterprise Solutions division has been asked by the Department of Health and Human Services to improve the […]
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President Obama’s full remarks on the Affordable Care Act
Yesterday morning, President Obama delivered remarks at an event in the Rose Garden to discuss how the health care law is strengthening health benefits and coverage for Americans, and will provide affordable, quality health plans for the many consumers and small business owners who are applying for coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplaces – including […]
