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Adventures with Roger Dodger

Nov. 22, 2011: Roger gets a buzz cut Roger sheds - a lot. We knew to expect that when we decided to get a yellow lab. But I never imagined just how much hair would accumulate all over the apartment on a daily basis. I could clean the place all day long, but it seems the surfaces just collect more hair within five minutes of the cleaning spree. My boyfriend met a ...

November 22, 2011 | Christie Schroeder Copy Editor | Staff blogs

Paterno legacy not easy to call

After living in Pennsylvania for the first 22 years of my life, I was devastated when I first heard about the Jerry Sandusky sex-abuse scandal that currently is rocking Penn State University.

November 18, 2011 | Christie Schroeder | State, national sports

'Don't ask...' repeal is step in right direction

Kudos to the United States for repealing the "don't ask, don't tell" policy, which banned openly gay Americans from serving in the U.S. military since it was introduced in 1993. It's about time we brought the military into the 21st century.

October 03, 2011 | By Christie Schroeder Columnist | Opinion

Troops deserve our support

This column is in response to Future of Freedom Foundation senior fellow Sheldon Richman's column, "It is time to bring the troops home," which was published in July.

August 08, 2011 | By Christie Schroeder Columnist | Opinion

Best things: Ex-SEAL reveals life lessons

Former Navy SEAL Howard Wasdin, the author of New York Times Best Seller "SEAL Team Six," has worked to overcome obstacles his entire life.

June 17, 2011 | Christie Schroeder | Lifestyle

Ex-SEAL writes best seller

Howard E. Wasdin had a rough and, at times, painful childhood in South Georgia, but he used those experiences as motivation later in life.

June 13, 2011 | Christie Schroeder | Local news

Best things: Make activity a regular habit

As the facility coordinator and head strength and speed coach at the D1 Savannah sports training center, Robert Creel encourages athletes of all ages and abilities to get in the habit of exercising. The facility, which opened on Ogeechee Highway in September, offers sports training for kids ages 7-18 as well as fitness programs for adults.

April 23, 2011 | Christie Schroeder | Lifestyle

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