Graduate student Alberto Fernandez takes a hard look at his education.

A restrictive pandemic-related immigration rule is about to expire. Bob Evans says Congress is not prepared.

Katie Andraski tries a different approach to calming the chaos.

Who on earth is that old person? Don't worry, advises Tom McBride. That photo looks nothing like you.

Feeling oppressed these days? Francisco Solares-Larrave puts on his serious hat and tells us what it's like to live under a real dictator.

Lonny Cain explains why suffering is an important part of our lives.

Paula Garrett recently lost a friend who exemplified one of her favorite qualities.

She's fierce, powerful, and has a job to do. And Wester Wuori says what the world needs now is Louise, the peregrine falcon, and the five eggs she's tending high above the city of Rockford.

What is "cancel culture?" Lynnea Erickson Laskowksi tells us what she wishes it was.

Jim Kline remembers the children whose lives were cut short in the world's latest war.