Unanswered Questions

The real story behind Paul Pai and Stephen Peterson

In spring 2010, the leave of former Meramec Vice President of Student Affairs Stephen Petersen, Ed. D, not only came abruptly but without answer. On March 1, Petersen received notice from former President Paul Pai, Ed. D, indicating that Petersen's contract would not be renewede and furthemore that it would be his last day at Meramec. Full story

Controversy Surrounding the VPSA continues as the Search Committee is Disbanded

The controversy continues as administration disbands the search committee for a new VPSA at Meramec. Full story

The Oil Spill

Hurricane Katrina was an awful natural occurrence that no one had any control over, but the following rescue and cleanup was a situation that could be controlled, however it wasn’t.  This BP oil spill was a situation where it was an accidental explosion of an oil rig, but the impending cleanup has been badly botched by the responsible parties.  Who’s responsible? Full story

Tapping the vein

An STLCC-Meramec student journeys into the world of pharmaceutical drug testing

Aaron Shaefer, a graphic design student at STLCC-Meramec sat in his assigned seat, number 33, so that nurses could find him in order to draw his blood. Shaefer spent two weekends, for two days each, in a clinical research facility in St. Charles. Full story

Settings Green Goals

A day in the life of Steven Vollenweider

 It’s a hot, humid day in downtown St. Louis and another workday for an eco-friendly architect. Steven Vollenweider, STLCC-Meramec alumnus, stands by a nearly finished parking lot at the new William J. Harrison North Side Education Center. He steps back, takes a deep breath and admires the building.  Full story

Meramec outfielder’s dream within grasp

Not since the St. Louis Cardinal third basemen David Freese has an STLCC-Meramec alumnus been drafted in the Major League Baseball Draft. That could change in a couple of years. Full story