“It’s game day and I step onto that soccer field, and the only thing on my mind is that I have to show everyone how good I am. How great I can play, and prove to them that I am a real athlete. Because...

Gender-affirming care saves lives, and Gov. Kim Reynolds and the Iowa State government have taken that away. Signed into law March 22, Senate Files 538 and 482 ban gender-affirming care for minors, and...

  Imagine knowing there is a constant target on your back just because of your identity. Well, for students in Iowa and many states all over the country, they don’t have to imagine. While The U.S....

The perfectly contoured nose, clear skin with no imperfections, and overall a life that looks flawless. This is what all of the posts we see on social media look like. They follow an unrealistic standard...

Chess is a intellectual little activity that more than 605 million adults partake in. But, is it more of a sport or a game?  Recently, Chess.com has surged in popularity, seen on computer screens at...

“It is our shared responsibility to ensure every member of our school community is valued and respected regardless of gender identity and sexual orientation. We encourage our students, staff, and members...

As a child of two public school educators, it pains me to see the prioritization of private schools in current legislation. We go to a school with an enormous and diverse student population. As the public...

Ignore limit for the rest of the day, you press. You set a time limit on your social media apps, but every time you’re out of time, you keep ignoring it. Your screen time averages 5 hours. You think...

As March comes to an end, the weather gets warmer, spring sports begin, and green is finally returning to the trees. But the end of March doesn't just bring winter to a close, it also brings college admission...

There was always a nostalgic feeling in my stomach when someone brought up the word “recess.” The first thing that came to mind was the bright, spring school days of 2016 and the anticipation of waiting...

Ozempic. A medication for people with type 2 diabetes has recently become popular on social media, claiming it's a miracle drug for quick weight loss. But should people without diabetes or who are at...