Columns

Seven surprising health benefits of walking

Individuals looking for a way to incorporate exercise into their lives need look no further than their own feet. Walking offers numerous health benefits to people of all ages, and it’s particularly beneficial to fitness novices.

Six Easter egg coloring tips

Coloring Easter eggs is a time-honored tradition dating back more than 2,500 years. There is evidence that people living in the ancient settlement of Trypillia dyed eggs. Ancient Persians also were believed to paint eggs for Nowruz (Persian New Year).

How crafting benefits kids

Kids have boundless energy. Parents of young children can look to various activities to harness that energy, and crafting is one endeavor that makes use of kids’ enthusiasm and creativity. The following is courtesy of Newspaper Metro.

The meanings behind popular St. Patrick’s Day symbols

Saint Patrick is commemorated each March 17 as a man who championed Christianity over paganism in Ireland. St. Patrick was so influential in Ireland that he was proclaimed a saint by popular appeal (as there was no official process for canonization in place until the 12th century).

Historical events from March 1924

The month of March has been home to many historical events over the years. Here’s a look at some, courtesy of Newspaper Metro, that helped to shape the world in March 1924. — For the first time since 1636, public vehicles, such as taxi cabs, are allowed into Hyde Park in London beginning March 1.

Eleven tips for cooking fish

Many Christians are preparing for Lent, when repentance, fasting and abstinence are part of the journey toward the celebration of Easter.

Leap into these Leap Year facts

Leap Year typically takes place every four years. The process of adding a day to the calendar every four years was designed to realign the clock and calendar more closely with how long it takes the Earth to rotate around the sun, which is slightly longer than the 365 days attributed to a year.

Historical events from February 1924

The month of February has been home to many historical events over the years. Here’s a look, courtesy of Newspaper Metro, at some that helped to shape the world in February 1924. – Honduran President Rafael López-Gutiérrez refuses to leave office on February 1.

Six Valentine’s Day traditions

Valentine’s Day is a day of love nestled in the middle of February. Sweethearts use Valentine’s Day as an opportunity to show the people they care about just how deep those feelings run. A 2023 survey from the National Retail Federation found consumers expected to spend $25.

LSUE rep at St. Edmund

Chad Jones, institutional liaison officer at LSUE, presented different campus topics to St. Edmund High seniors.