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Camp Kesem campers spray each other with paint bottles during a “messy game” activity. Camp Kesem is a six day overnight summer camp for kids aged 6 to 18 whose parents have experienced cancer. (Courtesy of Leah Tobben)

Kesem offers support to children of cancer patients

By Gabby Crabtree, Former News Editor | October 29, 2023

DeKALB – From expressing your emotions by talking with others in “Cabin Chats” to getting your feelings out by covering each other in paint, Camp Kesem offers a positive outlet for children whose families have been affected by cancer.  Kesem...

Even when a planet goes direct, falling out of retrograde, there is still a "shadow" period before and after it, which marks similar but less intense effects.

Weekly horoscopes: June 1 – June 7

By Abigail Lamoreaux, Chief Copy Editor | June 1, 2022

Happy Pride Month! The new moon occurred on Monday, which means the sun and moon were in Gemini. This means interesting things in terms of duality, especially because Gemini is the sign of the twins. Also, Mercury goes direct this week! Life is about...

Aquarius starts in a few days. Be sure to celebrate a new birth season later this week! (Getty Images)

Weekly horoscopes: March 23 – March 29

By Abigail Lamoreaux, Chief Copy Editor | March 23, 2022

It’s Aries season! Finally, a fire sign has a prominent place in the sky again. It’s perfectly timed with the weather warming back up. Don’t be intimidated by this shift; not much has truly changed, and any fears will only be magnified if you let...

The full moon in astrology often symbolizes a period of heightened creativity and fulfilled potential.

Weekly horoscopes: March 16 – March 22

By Abigail Lamoreaux, Chief Copy Editor | March 16, 2022

The full moon in Virgo occurs Friday. Be prepared for the energy to be loving and grounding. Intense emotions may come out to play because of this as well. Your friends may act elusive or unfeeling in this time depending on how they deal with stress,...

The signs of the zodiac are Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius and Pisces.

Weekly horoscopes: Feb. 16 – Feb. 22

By Abigail Lamoreaux, Chief Copy Editor | February 16, 2022

Pisces season starts within the week! Prepare yourself for emotional sensitivity and greater passion for life. Also, the full moon in Leo on Wednesday may bring us feelings of pride and accomplishment in our work. Life may be tough, and projects may seem...

Zodiac constellations on background of hand drawn astrological symbols in engraving style.

Weekly horoscopes: Feb. 9 – Feb. 15

By Abigail Lamoreaux, Chief Copy Editor | February 9, 2022

The energy might feel off lately. This is common when three or more planets are in one sign simultaneously. Mercury, Venus and Mars are in Capricorn currently, which can create feelings of sluggishness or guilt over not being “productive enough.”...

Zodiac signs including Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius and Pisces.

Weekly horoscopes: Feb. 2 – Feb. 9

By Abigail Lamoreaux, Chief Copy Editor | February 2, 2022

Happy Black History Month! The new moon in Aquarius happened Tuesday, bringing us all hope and inspiration to get moving on important projects. If life seems challenging right now, keep your head up. We will get through this together. Aries (March 21...

The zodiac signs (Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces) illustrated in a chalkboard style.

Weekly horoscopes: Jan. 26 – Feb. 1

By Abigail Lamoreaux, Chief Copy Editor | January 26, 2022

Be optimistic this week. We’re still riding the wave of difficult times as the retrogrades of Venus and Mercury continue to take their toll, but this should instead fill us with determination! We are all capable of greatness, and it comes in many forms....

The zodiac signs are Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius and Pisces.

Weekly horoscopes: Jan. 19 – Jan. 25

By Abigail Lamoreaux, Chief Copy Editor | January 19, 2022

Buckle up, friends. The astrological events taking place this week include, but are not limited to, Mercury retrograde, Venus retrograde continuing its own backward ballet, shift into Aquarius season and Monday’s recent full moon in Cancer. Expect your...

Cancer-linked chemical found inside Kansas aircraft hangar

February 21, 2020

WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — More than 50 personnel at McConnell Air Force Base in Kansas may have been exposed to dangerous levels of a compound linked to cancer that was found inside an aircraft hangar last year, according to internal memos.Contamination...

UK patient plays violin during unusual brain surgery

February 19, 2020

LONDON (AP) — Surgeons at King's College Hospital in London removed a brain tumor from a woman who played the violin during the procedure.Doctors for violinist Dagmar Turner, 53, mapped her brain before the surgery to identify areas that were active...

Weight loss drug Belviq pulled from market over cancer risk

By LINDA A. JOHNSON | February 13, 2020

The maker of a weight loss drug pulled it from the market Thursday at the request of federal regulators, who said it posed a slight increased risk of cancer.Japan’s Eisai Inc. said it was voluntarily withdrawing the drug, Belviq. However, the company...