A cascade of hot water feels amazing, but paradise doesn’t last forever. After stepping out of the steamy bathroom, the world is a cold and gloomy place. However, the opposite can be made true by turning the knob to blue. Stepping into a cold shower...

To those left thirsty for hope in a world recently plagued by bad news, look no further. Planned Parenthood has brought positive development to quench that need.  The non-profit organization has announced that it will soon be providing abortions through...

From the chaotic energy of fifth-grade classroom science experiments to the anxiety of the night before a high-school math exam, most people hold memories acquainted with STEM: the educational focus on science, technology, engineering and math in K-12...

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...