Archive for May, 2009

A day in the life explains his award

By Raad Alawan • May 1st, 2009 • Category: Story

For as long as he can remember, Ron Amen has been inspired by the actions of a man who lived more than 1,400 years ago.



Ban Dodgeball? Hands off!

By Raad Alawan • May 1st, 2009 • Category: Column

Not to alarm you, but America is going softer than room temperature butter. Exhibit 8,134: Schools have started to ban dodgeball.



Dearborn on track for new dog park and soccer fields

By Said Deep • May 1st, 2009 • Category: Column

Growing up in Dearborn, I had the luxury of playing baseball in some of the best public parks around. Some 30 years later, I can still say the same: they are some of the best public parks around . . . all 43 of them.