Estimations for when humanity can colonize Mars vary from 2050, according to Elon Musk, to 2117, according to the United Arab Emirates. Space travel is notoriously dangerous, and any entity seeking to expand it should ensure astronaut safety over enterprise...

President-elect Donald Trump has discussed plans to change higher education as we know it, and the implementation of these plans could be problematic. Trump claims his administration’s plans will remove liberal bias from the education system and...

I was raised in a Christian family, surrounded by people who believe in and adhere to the teachings of Christ and authority of the Ten Commandments. Yet, I worry that Christianity will lose its way if it becomes excessively involved in politics. History...

The flash of a digital camera can brighten a room and lift the spirits of the Generation Z user behind the lens. Currently, Gen Z is surfing through a wave of popularity for different types of old technologies. Many of us in this generation, which...

With recent political unrest, hate crime is at a record high. Action needs to be taken to lower this number. Illinois’ launch of the “Help Stop Hate” program is a step in the right direction. “We are here today to officially launch Help Stop...

Editor's note: This column contains triggering content relating to war.  Israel has begun what it considers its final crusade, but the nation must act with more humanity as it navigates – and furthers – various conflicts.  Israeli Prime Minister...

Culture is an identity for all human beings, and each person reflects their culture. Every international student has their own culture, traditions, customs and languages. International students may miss that culture when they are away from home, but...

The recent decision by the state of Illinois to spend $73 million to preserve the only undeveloped stretch of Lake Michigan shoreline is a valuable investment in environmental sustainability and community well-being.  As urban development continues...

America bleeds. As of the morning of Nov 6, 2024, Donald Trump has been elected as the 47th president of the United States. For the four years since his last presidency ended in attempted insurrection, those few words have hung over the heads of the American...

Donald Trump was declared the 47th president of the United States in the early hours of the morning. With this historical race finally coming to a close, let America move into the new administration with grace.  The polls have been close all season,...

Every news outlet and political candidate in America is trying to tell you what to think, who to vote for, what to care about and how to support the United States through this tumultuous time. As a first-time voter, I am confused.  Where are the best...