Lonny Cain is planning a dinner party — with dead authors. Who would you invite?

Joseph Flynn takes a look at the big role DEI is suddenly playing in the presidential campaign.

Paula Garrett notices an increase in soul-selling lately.

Nia Springer-Norris has learned some valuable lessons from her grandmother, starting wtih cheese.

NIU student Zach Bertram discusses the cons — and cons — of group projects in college.

Gerrymandering and third-party rules are teeing Scott Summers off this election season.

Lynnea Erickson shares her thoughts on perspectives.

Andrew Nelson takes a look at "very fine people" historically.

The grandchick of Monty and Rose brings a song of hope to David Gunkel.

While temperatures rise in every way, Connie Seraphine asks us to think about the cooling powers of making loving connections.