While the state has its eyes on the circus in the White House, grave things are afoot in the cornfields of the Midwest. Though a national awareness is paramount in an age of tumultuous political changes,...

By HANNA  GRISSEL [email protected] It’s clear from the immigration ban (now on hold) and President Trump’s overall agenda that he and his cronies attempt to make rules that are racist and...

Anew Jobs report from the U.S. Energy Department indicates that solar energy employs more people than coal, natural gas, and oil. In fact, solar energy in the U.S. employs more people than coal, natural...

By Zach Weigel [email protected] For those who follow politics closely, you may be familiar with the thought of imposing term limits on politicians. Congressional members must face re-election...

By Wylliam Smith [email protected] Beyoncé is having TWINS. It’s all over the media, and everyone is talking about it. Breaking news, they say: Queen B is not only pregnant, but she’s having...

By Joe Lane [email protected] Earlier this week, in an unprecedented tie-breaking vote by Vice President Mike Pence, Betsy DeVos was confirmed by the Senate as the secretary of the Education Department....

By Hannah Soyer [email protected] I attended public schools in the Johnston School District in my hometown of Johnston, Iowa, which is the home of ChildServe, an organization that provides many...

By Dan Williams [email protected] A Trump-like president has been a long time in the making. While the left’s widespread protesting and civil unrest succeeded in getting this country out of an...

By Laura Townsend [email protected] I spent Sunday afternoon on the edge of my seat in Mabie Theater, watching with intrigue and astonishment as the Simpsons family took a new form on stage in...

by Logan Pillard [email protected] Drones, pyrotechnics, guitar solos. It’s safe to say that Lady Gaga’s Super Bowl performance was anything but disappointing. There are those, however, that...

by Katrina Custardo [email protected] The city of Flint, Michigan, still does not have clean water. Or did you forget? I know it’s easy to get caught up in whatever new headline President...

By Beau Elliot [email protected] So an old pal (not that he’s old or anything), in a fit of sheer brilliance or something else, has decided to give away his entire library. Maybe it’s these times....