For the past few years, I have volunteered to assist with the Windy City Rubber Duck Derby to benefit the Special Olympics Illinois. Each year, over 50,000 rubber ducks are dumped into the Chicago River off the Columbus Drive Bridge. The rubber ducks race down the river and…

Much has been said about millennials: that we’re lazy, selfish, creative, short-sighted, the list goes on. As a member of the millennial generation, I don’t think it’s fair or right to lump us all together and label us with the mistakes of the few. I’m fairly certain that…

Before I begin, I just want to say that I love the Fourth of July just as much as the next person. I love cookouts with my friends and family and watching fireworks explode in the sky. I love celebrating our independence and our freedom. I love red,…

Summer is fast approaching. It means finally enjoying that warm weather, the relaxing vacations, and the outdoor festivals. For our recent college grads, summer also means moving back home and diving into the job search, or relocating to a new city to start your first career. You have new people…

Like most college seniors, I found myself thinking about what life was going to be like after I graduate. Did I want to go straight into work or go to graduate school? Did I want to take a much-needed break from the constant 17 years of schooling I…

Before I say anything, I should let you all know that I am probably a very annoying co-worker. To stay on top of my healthy diet, I make sure to eat every three hours or so and that includes me biting into apples at my desk and chewing…