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Tiny home living

Sara Simon has two plates in her kitchen and the reason is simple: "Because I hate doing dishes."

Summer 2022|Off the Path


Read article Scent detectives

Scent detectives

A chemistry professor's research on essential oils helps train dogs in a growing sport.

Spring 2020|Off the Path

Read article Garland 'chases tricks, skills' on ice

Garland 'chases tricks, skills' on ice

Melissa Garland has immersed herself in a sport that she believes has given her so much. She grabs ice time to practice her routine for adult skating competitions and also judges competitions.

Fall 2019|Off the Path

Read article The master of 'Torreography'

The master of 'Torreography'

Torrey Thomas takes pride in 20 years of fulfillment as dancer, choreographer, teacher; and he shares a story about touring with Aretha Franklin.

Spring 2019|Off the Path

Read article With a little help

With a little help

In addition to her coach, it took a team of area health and medical experts to make sure Amy (Bross) Andersen got to the Ironman finish line in Kona, Hawaii.

Winter 2019|Off the Path

Read article Family influence found in recipe created by vice president

Family influence found in recipe created by vice president

Jesse Bernal, vice president for Inclusion and Equity, taught Gabriela (Gaby) Dittrich, a graduate student, the art of making homemade tortillas during a demonstration at Sur La Table.

Fall 2018|Off the Path

Read article Twins, multiples 'Double their Laker Effect'

Twins, multiples 'Double their Laker Effect'

Paul and Joe Lucchese bantered back and forth about who is the better looking brother. Joe said, "It's me!" But when you and your brother are identical twins, who's right?

Summer 2018|Off the Path

Read article Training, triumph, and toenails

Training, triumph, and toenails

Extreme endurance a lifestyle for marathon man

Spring 2018|Off the Path

Read article Timeless teapots

Timeless teapots

It all started with two little red teapots that were short and stout.

Winter 2018|Off the Path