NIU J401 student Tatiana Kawalski gives up the thing we assume students love most: social media.

Frances Jaeger says it's not what you wear or what your chromosomes say.

Ryan Frye says people with autism don't need to be "cured."

Connie Seraphine learns she can talk with the animals...the birds, at least!

Wester Wuori says science deserves all the credit.

Joe Mitchell says Juneteenth is a time to reckon with our country's past and embrace a brighter future.

Jonathan Shelby says video games may not be as bad for you as some would have you think.

Deborah Booth says a former president has joined an exclusive new club.

Rosie Klepper sends greetings from Cicada Land, a.k.a. her yard, and encourages others in her situation to be patient — you might miss them when they're gone!

What's your work anxiety dream? Tom McBride shares your pain.