by The Observer Staff | Dec 8, 2013 | Editorial Board, Opinions
Ever since the ancient Greeks began those organized games in Olympia in the eighth century, B.C., public bodies have recognized the importance of sports in human life. Schools, in particular, have long emphasized the importance of engaging in sports, either as a...
by The Observer Staff | Dec 8, 2013 | Column
Tis the season, fa, la, la, la, la. I am turning into a Grinch. It is the first full week of December, and I am just a little unprepared for what is to come. I have not bought one single gift, not one. Usually I have at least a good start on the “S. Claus” part of my...
by The Observer Staff | Dec 8, 2013 | Column
Christmas cards feature adorable puppies in Santa hats. Popcorn tins display groups of pups peeking through the branches of Christmas trees. Christmas movies repeatedly show cute puppies peeking out of boxes, wrapping themselves in ribbons and otherwise being an...