I don’t claim to know everything about the meaning of life and I probably never will. However, after four years of college, I have learned a few things besides how to pull an all-nighter or do a semester-long project the night before it is due. more

Mosquitoes are vile creatures. They do not deserve sympathy. more

Since 1968, the final Monday in May has been designated as Memorial Day by the federal government. It is a day to remember the men and women who have died protecting our country in the Armed Forces. more

In 2006 a movie named “Idiocracy” was released, depicting Luke Wilson as a man named Joe who participates in an experiment that causes him to wake up in 2505. more

This Sunday is Mother’s Day, and it’s a great time to take a few minutes to show your mother just how much you appreciate her. more

I used to use a lot of paper. Working at a newspaper, I guess that’s not much of a surprise. But over the past few months, I’ve made a concerted — and mostly successful — effort to reduce how much paper I use. more

May 6 is National Nurses Day, and the whole following week is also dedicated to honoring nurses. We think it’s wonderful that the nation has dedicated a stretch of time specifically to thank these men and women for their dedication to helping people get well. more

My family has a habit of collecting pets. Last summer, my house was visited by the kitten fairy. We ended up with ... more

As soon as the weather warms up, it’s like people come out of hibernation. I remember in college, as soon as the sun came out, people would show up to class in shorts and flip-flops even … more

A lot of attention has been brought recently to the city of West Branch’s 14-year ban on pit bulls within the city limits, after one city resident challenged the ordinance, arguing that her pit bull, as well as many others, is not violent. more