In Malcolm Gladwell’s book Blink, psychologists and researchers claim, and back up their claims, that most of the times when people make judgments on thin slicing, which is basically using … more

Editor, This letter is in reference to the front-page article, “District conduct survey to gauge community feelings on consolidation” in the April 1, 2009 edition. The paper stated “the … more

In last week’s Independent, in the story “AuGres-Sims discusses cuts,” AGS Board Chairman Robert Lutz said the board was open to community input on what the district should cut, eliminate or … more

The Christmas season is crazy from start to finish. more

There are a few things I look for in a student section during a basketball game. And as far as I’m concerned, Arenac Eastern’s Maroon Platoon has been one of the best in the land. Here’s … more

Well, after weeks of building anticipation and keeping basketball fans across the nation on pins and needles, LeBron James finally decided where he will be playing for the foreseeable future. more

Last year I made some tongue-in-cheek, snide remarks after Black Friday, comparing some of the people who hit the stores that day to cattle on a dairy farm, being herded in and out of doors and … more

I always used to think that New Year’s resolutions were stupid and pointless. more

WASHINGTON – U.S. Congressman Bart Stupak (D-Menominee) will stop accepting ticket requests for the 2009 Inauguration through his office at 5 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 1. Stupak began accepting requests … more

The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) organization began in 1993 and featured some of the most brutally prehistoric rules known to organized fighting. Fighters wore no gloves, were allowed to … more