I can see it now: my dining room decked out in fall hues of burnt oranges, warm yellows and deep greens. I can smell it already: homemade mashed potatoes and gravy, juicy slices of turkey and the subtle...

The fourth Thursday of November annually marks Thanksgiving for most of us. It’s a commercialized holiday that we’re taught originates from the thanks pilgrims gave to the Native Americans. They had...

If you’ve gone to any athletic events, pep rallies or been present for any campus visits, you may have heard a song being played by the Panther Marching Band that says, “I’m so glad I go to EIU.” When...

It’s family and food season, the time when most families gather in one house, in one room to share a meal together for the Thanksgiving holiday.  Along with eating turkey and other traditional dishes,...

Thank goodness, November 6 is done and over with, and I could not be more thrilled. I am thankful to have my ads on Spotify and Hulu not be sponsored by JB Pritzker or Bruce Rauner anymore. Now, pointless...

As much as he is criticized by the country, the media and myself, I do see one very valuable and important effect from President Trump’s term so far. That would be that I think younger people are taking...

It is very easy in the midst of conflict to put one’s head down and stay silent. Too often we let others walk all over us in fear of upsetting the status quo or losing relationships. The sad fact is...

Fashion is an enigma.  It’s a cryptic puzzle that takes years of being comfortable with yourself to finally be able to crack. But once you figure out what works for and what you feel (and look) good...

Recently, I attended a presentation regarding online safety for teens and tweens.  The presentation was led by a cop who has dedicated most of his career to finding and arresting online predators....

Well, we are finally at that point in the semester. No, I am not referring to the multiple holiday breaks awaiting us. Nor am I talking about the final exams our teachers have been preparing to ruin our...

I’ve said it once, and I’ll continue to say it a thousand more times: this semester is insanely busy. I have—what seems like—a paper due every other day, several short stories to read nightly and...

Well, the midterms are over. Moving on, I’d like to discuss how we frame the issues that lie ahead of our country. To paraphrase John Adams, or maybe it was President Johnson, or maybe a Halliburton...