It makes sense to me that Women’s History Month takes place in March. Women have marched throughout history to make a difference in their societies. From the Women’s March on Versailles during the...

Unlike other month-long celebrations, Black History Month is observed not only in the United States, but in Canada and the United Kingdom as well. The Canadians also celebrate Black History in the month...

Over the past several weeks, the topic of rape and rape culture has been in the spotlight. The Independent does not support, promote or condone rape or assault in any way, shape, form or to any degree....

Over the past several weeks, the topic of rape and rape culture has been in the spotlight. The Independent does not support, promote or condone rape or assault in any way, shape, form or to any degree....

A coin flip is usually decides something simple, like choosing between eating chocolate or vanilla ice cream, wearing a red shirt  or a blue shirt. Apparently it can also be used to see who gets the party...

Q: The season of Lent is starting for Christians. I know we’re supposed to give something up, but I don’t know what to give up. I also don’t know why I should do this in the first place other than...

Q: I’m a student trying to be thriftier this year so I’ll have more money to pay my student loans when I graduate. Do you have any tips? Thanks! An Almost Graduate Dear Almost Graduate, This...

Over the past two weeks I listened to Chicago Teachers Union President, Karen Lewis, and Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr. talk to students at NEIU about the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and fighting for...

The fourth debate of the Democratic primaries, was, I think, uniquely disappointing. It wasn’t the actual discourse between the candidates that made it so; it was the pessimistic environment established...