Columns

October 22, 2018October 19, 2018

Massages Keep Me Grounded in My Body

Columns, The Wolf Finally Frees Itself - a column by Brianna Albers

I’ve done some arguably ridiculous things over the past two decades in the name of health. I’ve had metal rods surgically implanted in my back to keep my spine ... Read more

October 19, 2018October 19, 2018

What My Little Nephew Has Taught Me About Love

Columns, Life, One Cup at a Time - a Column by Alyssa Silva

In May 2017, I became an auntie to a beautiful little boy named Lincoln Anthony. I’ll never forget the day we heard the news. It was a sunny Saturday ... Read more

October 18, 2018October 17, 2018

Tips to Stay Warm When Temperatures Drop

Columns, Refined By Fire - a Column by Ryan Berhar

For most of the year, I’m chilled to the bone. While most people are comfortable at 60 degrees Fahrenheit, exposure to such a temperature for half an hour results ... Read more

October 17, 2018October 15, 2018

How a UIC Program Helps My Family with Care-related Costs

Columns, Five Servings of Strength- a column by Michael Casten

Obtaining the right equipment for a child with a disability can be expensive. Yes, some insurance companies cover a lot of base medical needs, but many necessary modifications are not ... Read more

October 16, 2018October 12, 2018

On Turning 25

Columns, Embracing My Inner Alien - a column by Kevin Schaefer

I turn 25 in a few days, which for me is a pretty substantial accomplishment. After four broken legs, two major surgeries, multiple run-ins with pneumonia, a couple of ... Read more

October 15, 2018October 12, 2018

Poetry Readings and Wonder Woman

Columns, The Wolf Finally Frees Itself - a column by Brianna Albers

I’ve quoted my favorite poet, Ada Limón, several times throughout the history of this column. Her poems “The Leash” and “Instructions on Not Giving Up” have been key parts ... Read more

October 12, 2018October 10, 2018

Why Getting Lost Can Be Beautiful

Columns, Life, One Cup at a Time - a Column by Alyssa Silva

I had a friend in college who was very much a free spirit. He always went with the flow, never sweated the hard stuff, and was the kind of ... Read more

October 11, 2018October 17, 2018

Deciding to Hold Off on Spinraza, for Now

Columns, Refined By Fire - a Column by Ryan Berhar

In the past two years, I’ve held seemingly every possible position on Spinraza (nusinersen). I went from elation in knowing that a treatment for SMA existed to being so ... Read more

October 10, 2018October 8, 2018

Ella Finds Joy in Slime

Columns, Five Servings of Strength- a column by Michael Casten

Ella takes great joy in slime. It’s the new craze these days. We sit at the kitchen table and pour glue into a bowl. We add other ingredients and ... Read more

October 9, 2018October 5, 2018

Lessons from My Former Editor

Columns, Embracing My Inner Alien - a column by Kevin Schaefer

At the time of writing this, it’s been one week since the company I work for lost one of its true titans. On Sept. 26, our senior managing columns ... Read more