When I was in seventh grade, I asked my dad to wake me up twice a week when he went to the gym in our building’s basement so I could run on the treadmill. Back then, I was wildly insecure about my body...

I love to look back on the things and individuals that shaped the person that I am today. Even though I am a sophomore in university, I believe that it’s crucial to not just pay it back to those who...

As an Air Force veteran (1964-1968), I reacted to Jeff Walsh’s letter with shared anger and sympathy, even though the circumstances of our military service differ greatly. I served in the military by...

I have been away from Evanston this winter, participating in Northwestern’s Bay Area Immersion Program. The Segal Design Institute describes BAIP on its website: “Dive into the vibrant heart of...

My friends and I were almost going to take the CTA home from dinner in Chicago on Saturday after seeing how much an Uber would cost us. I’m glad it was cold, and we were wearing heels because that car...