Odessa High School seniors Anika Gundlapalli and Lesly Pallares have found themselves in the top two spots of their class this year. Gundlapalli is the valedictorian and Pallares is the salutatorian.

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IOWA CITY, Iowa - Lisa Bluder bristled at the question as she looked across her office desk in Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The Iowa coach had the program in a good place. She'd been in the business long ...

In our culture, we’re conditioned to be hard workers because it’s supposed to be what makes us successful. And, of course, success is prized above all else. But, as you commit more and more to your ...

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“Passion alone is not enough. Your brand must meet a need, solve a problem, or serve someone.” — Bernard Kelvin Clive Let me tell you something many won’t admit: the brand you’re trying to build won’t ...