Author: Krystie Morrison
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Time to Mask Up!
By Krystie Morrison kemorrison@lc.edu As the beginning of the semester nears, many people are wondering what precautions are being taken for safety as students are allowed back on campus. Don’t fret because Dr. Sean…
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Krystie’s Kuriosities: The Piasa Bird
By Krystie Morrison kemorrison@lc.edu Alton, Illinios, is the home of the McPike Mansion, Robert Wadlow, and other mysterious and interesting stories. One particular tale that locals love to talk about is the Piasa…
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Krystie’s Kuriosities: Oddities and Curiosities Expo
Krystie Morrison kemorrison@lc.edu In the beginning of May, I received the opportunity to venture into St. Louis and attend the Oddities and Curiosities Expo at America’s Center Convention Complex. As your main source…
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Krystie’s Kuriosities: Monster Under the Bridge
Krystie Morrison kemorrison@lc.edu Trolls, ogres and monsters….oh my! We’ve all heard the fairy tales of the monsters that live under the bridge or in the forest, looking for valuables from the poor souls that…
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Krystie’s Kuriosities: The Abominable Snowman
Krystie Morrison kemorrison@lc.edu We’ve all seen the episode of “Looney Tunes” where Bugs Bunny is adopted by the abominable snowman and renamed George, but do you really think the abominable snowman would be that…
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Krystie’s Kuriosities: Robert Wadlow
by Krystie Morrison kemorrison@lc.edu Alton, Ill. is known for its rich history that includes stories of Elijah P. Lovejoy, the Underground Railroad, the Piasa Bird and also the world’s tallest man, Robert Pershing Wadlow. …
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Raise Epilepsy Awareness with Purple Day
Krystie Morrison Photographer Purple Day is coming and you should be aware! People all around the world will be showing their support for epileptics by coloring the globe purple March 26. Why purple…