Swimming has been one of the most important parts of Nick Nemeth’s life for over 13 years. He started swimming when he was 6 and he has never stopped. He never plans to, either. Nemeth’s swimming career began in his hometown of Bourbonnais, Illinois, with the Bradley-Bourbonnais swim club. His...

Jefferey Aper wandered the sidewalks around Blackburn College and contemplated his future. As a senior in college, he had no idea what career path he would choose. Feeling lost and looking for guidance, he confided in his girlfriend as they walked hand-in-hand on the campus where they first met. “Don’t...

President Patrick White announced his retirement last year and people knew there was a lot to be done. Speculation about who the new president would be cycled through campus and the presidential search committee formed to begin the process of interviewing candidates. Meanwhile, White prepared for...

Bruce Springsteen had a big year in 2019. He returned with a record of country-infused pop and California vibes, and he released a documentary titled “Western Stars.” Springsteen reenters the music world with the taste of laid-back folk and throwback country-pop. The music in “Western Stars”...

Eighteen-year-old pop music sensation Billie Eilish stormed the radio waves in 2019 as her debut album broke records, gained a massive following, and struck chords in what the future of music may sound like. After years of hard work and music making, Eilish and her brother FINNEAS found themselves...