One match, one passion Grounded in history with a bright future
“I can start a fire with one match.”
Chasing a dream
Growing up in a neighborhood where chasing dreams seems impossible, Quincy Smith persisted.
Road to the University of Idaho
Out of Lapwai’s 2012 graduating class of 32, Marijuana “Mary” James is one of four who are currently enrolled in college.
From Idaho to Detroit
Studying violence and guns in underprivileged Detroit neighborhoods
Teressa Benz didn’t know the woman well. She was African-American, about 65 years old, didn’t know how to read and had a son serving a life sentence for shooting a […]
Diverse Holidays
December is filled to the brim with holidays, including more than just Christmas. Cultures and religions from all across the world celebrate various holidays during the winter month. Christa Abdul-Karim, […]
Coffee Camaraderie
Working as a coffee shop barista is a combination of short, intense customer rushes followed by longer quiet spells. For some employees, the whole process just increases the appeal.
Cohesion: A profile of a modern family
Tiny characters burst and twirl through the small studio packed with parents and family members. Blank ceramic mugs, bowls and plates line the shelves awaiting personalization. Plain wooden figures and […]
Antiquing History
A man strides into an antique shop armed with a rustic bayonet, a dull machete, a World War II jacket with a dusting of animal fur on it and a […]
Trans* Crossing the gender barrier
A transgender person is much more than someone wearing a dress and taking hormones.