You know when your parents say, “don’t wait to go to the doctor,” turns out, they’re right.   This past summer I had what felt like the beginning of a stress cold. There was a lot going on and I wasn’t getting enough sleep, so I assumed...

When something goes wrong in a country, it is only natural to blame its leader. However, President Joe Biden should not be blamed for the recent spike in gas prices.  Do you remember when the pandemic began and gas prices plummeted to nearly two dollars...

By the end of 2022, all of the Chicago Police Department’s radios will be moved to digitally encrypted channels. This move ultimately results in a transition towards a lack of transparency. Police scanners have long been used by many in order to...

The tension in eastern Europe just went up a notch. Nord Stream One, a pair of natural gas pipelines connecting Russia to Germany through the Baltic Sea, have ruptured in what CNBC calls “the single largest release of methane in history.” The incident...

Go to the soda aisle of any supermarket, and you’ll find the same thing: huge sections of shelves dedicated to red and white cans. Coca-Cola has long held the crown for the world’s most valuable soft drink brand, according to Brand Finance's 2021...

With Halloween just around the corner, this is the time to jump into the spooky spirit. There are plenty of events in the northern Illinois area that will get you in the perfect October mood.  Community events  The 25th annual DeKalb Chamber Spooktacular...

That’s right, I finally said it. Winter is, in fact, the worst season of the year. When I ask other people to imagine the winter season, the image of snow capped mountains, cozying up on the couch with a warm cup of cocoa comes to mind. That concept...

Less than 200 years after humanity stumbled upon its habitat in the Mascarene Islands, the dodo bird was completely lost. Today, the dodo is recognized as one of the most famous symbols of human-caused extinction, according to Britannica.  However,...

The game of cat and mouse, “Death Note,” is a show that is a suspense done right. I had seen this show as a kid when it was on-air, but from a kid's perspective, the show is just a hero vs. villain. As an adult in my twenties, I could appreciate the...

The gentle, serene surface of the East Rosebud Creek disguises an overwhelming force. I witnessed this awesome power firsthand as I spent my summer in the Beartooth Mountains of Montana. My stay started with a storm that gave me a new respect for rain....

Many people bore easily when another begins to describe the events of their dream, and many have been the subject of boredom themselves, desperately attempting to convey the powerful emotions of a recent dream to a friend who is just not interested. As...

The skies and the earth wouldn't have met if it weren't for the rain. Rain is undoubtedly an accomplice in all forms of feelings.  After the first showers, that lingering fragrance, petrichor, oh! That sweet smell. Rain is often associated with gloomy...