To the Editor,

Startrek IV, The Voyage Home, includes a scene with Spock’s mother asking him, “Does the good of many outweigh the good of one?”

To which Spock replies, “I would accept that as an axiom.” His mother went to explain that he was alive because his friends considered that, in rescuing him, the good of the one (Spock) was more important that them.

On Friday, April 22, 2016, Eastern Illinois University hosted Area 9 Spring Games Special Olympics. This being the first time I have attended one of these events, I thought it would be a long day of waiting to watch my special person in her events.

However, it turned into a day of unanticipated excitement for all the participants and a surprising appreciation and new found respect for the many, many volunteers in their dedication and hard work.     Login or Subscribe to read the rest of this story.