Architecture enriches our lives by offering us environments that are sensibly compelling, thought provoking, and capable of lifting our spirits. In addition to being beautiful, architecture is, by ancient definition, functional and durable. Like art, architecture is permeated by dualities. It is stable and transitory, measurable and immeasurable, and capable of both being touched and touching us. Like science, architecture involves systematic study. Its methods are iterative, experimental, and rely on intense observation. By intertwining the poetic and practical, architecture…

The Tidewater Conference of Independent Schools suspended Bishop Sullivan Catholic High School’s membership in the league for three years, effective this fall, saying it has questions about the athletic philosophy of the Virginia Beach school. The suspension was approved by TCIS administrators Wednesday and announced Thursday. It comes a year after Bishop Sullivan left the TCIS in football with an eye toward elevating its program. Bishop Sullivan hired coach Chris Scott away from Ocean Lakes High, and began scheduling nationally prominent private schools. Bishop Sullivan’s predecessor…

Pregame: The No. 9 Oklahoma Sooners can wrap up the Big 12 championship with a win over the No. 14 West Virginia Mountaineers coupled with an Oklahoma State loss at TCU. West Virginia can take the title if it wins its final three games and if No. 11 Oklahoma State loses one of its final two games. Oklahoma wide receiver Dede Westbrook had five catches for 107 yards against the Mountaineers a year ago. This year he s tied for second in the country in yards receiving per game at 125.4 and in touchdown catches with 14. West Virginia QB Skyler Howard has thrown five interceptions…

The wellness industry is growing rapidly in America and around the world. In fact, the spa industry grew 58 percent from 2007 to 2013 - from $60 billion to $94 billion, with a 47 percent growth in locations, reaching 105, 591 spas. The median pay for massage therapists ranges from $35, to $75, per year. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment for massage therapists is projected to grow 23 percent from 2012 to 2022, much faster than the average of 11 percent for other occupations. Massage therapy is quickly becoming an integral part of medical treatment…

Richmond Public Schools will consider closing Armstrong High School and four elementary schools and consolidating three specialty schools if it’s forced to take drastic budgetary actions in coming weeks. “We find ourselves in a very, very dangerous game of chicken with the City Council it would be a dereliction of duty if the School Board waited until the City Council” acted before beginning the “difficult conversation, ” School Board Chairman Jeff M. Bourne said Monday night. Stressing that it was a hypothetical scenario at this point, Thomas E. Kranz, a

The York County School Board is seeking applicants for a School Board seat that will be vacated in June. Cindy Kirschke, representative of District 2, previously planned to resign in November, before her family moved to Northern Virginia. However, she had to change her plans and will resign June 19. Kirschke said at the May 22 board meeting that her house sold faster than expected and her family will relocate mid-June. The board recognized Kirschke s service and presented tokens of appreciation at the meeting

Senior year is a time to celebrate your time at Brooke Point High School. Whether you re the proud parent or the accomplished senior, Jostens has all you need to commemorate high school achievements and memories. We partner with your school to help you announce your graduation to your neighbors, coaches, family and friends with classic graduation announcements or stand-out photo cards. In addition to helping you celebrate, Jostens offers a variety of small keepsakes to help you mark your big milestone! Create a personalized tribute to your success with a custom high school class…