Breaking Bones and Losing Pounds

Ice packs were in close proximity Sunday afternoon when Webster University student Shane Jenne competed in his first jiu jitsu competition. Once the match began, the physical contact started immediately. Jenne’s opponent defeated him by using his hip to push Jenne’s elbow back. Right then, Jenne heard his arm pop. “ I almost got my…

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Curiosity kept the cat alive

Bob Dotson has never really grown up, at least that’s how he feels. Most of the time, he feels like a curious 17-year-old with a neverending urge to learn. His curiosity, he said, has led him to a lifetime of finding stories to be told. From a young age, Dotson appreciated good stories and interesting…

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Professor by Day, Musician by Night

Duo performing with guitars on stage

Dan Hellinger escapes the busy life of being a college professor by strumming away on his mandolin and singing Americana songs, which include a mix of country, jazz, blues and rock ‘n’ roll. He is a member of two bands that play the Americana genre, Maple Jam and Sutton Street Shuffle. He’s performed at Webster…

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