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Sharpen Your Axe

One day, two lumberjacks decided to compete to see who could chop more lumber in 24 hours.

by Lori Bellingham, the March 31, 2015, midnight

Bringing in the New Year in Africa

As an African-American woman, I always hoped to visit a continent with rich history and ties to my ancestry. Little did I know I would bring in the 2015 New Year on a plane heading to Uganda.

by Lori Bellingham, the March 12, 2015, midnight

From the 400 Freestyle to the Fellowship

I was born with a benign tumor in my spinal cord, which caused enough nerve damage and weakness in my legs to make me eligible for the Paralympic sport system.

by Lori Bellingham, the March 9, 2015, midnight

Greeley Dream Team: A wrap-around approach to student success

The high school graduation rate for Greeley-Evans School District 6 hovers around 80 percent, one of the lowest rates in the North Region. While various nonprofit organizations in the 3 county region of Boulder, Larimer and Weld address academic success and high school completion, The Greeley Dream Team takes a slightly different approach.

by Lori Bellingham, the March 4, 2015, midnight