Liz Rogers

Finding your way in high school Q.Why does high school seem so scary and long? 14year-old Mary Jo’s Response: I’m so pleased you reached out to me. It takes courage to admit our fears. High school is scary in part because it’s new. Change is a big part of... See more

Score big on Game Day with winning tailgate recipes Football, family, friends and food are a winning combination during tailgating season, especially if your recipe game is locked in. Whether you’re feeding a hungry crowd in the stadium parking lot or put... See more

Entertain with ease using fresh fall flavors When seasonal celebrations start to fill up your calendar as you host friends and family, an appetizer that is delicious, yet simple, quickly moves from a new addition at the table to a tried-and-true shareable... See more

PennWest celebrates expanded Rutledge Institute for Early Childhood Education PennWest University celebrated the grand reopening of the Rutledge Institute for Early Childhood Education on Friday, Sept. 25, following a $5.5 million renovation that expands ... See more

OP-ED: Sharing the fragile web of life with the elephants The other day, I remembered teaching the phrase “Phant, phant, el-e-phant” as a rhythm-teaching phrase to my beginning music students. 1 — 2 — 3 – and 4. Phant = quarter note. Phant = quarter note.... See more