Jaycees ToyBox: A Christmas tradition of giving
The Jaycees ToyBox is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing toys to children who otherwise would not have a Christmas. Throughout ...
Artist Spotlight: Mitzi Quintas-Cruz
Mitzi Quintas-Cruz is a young artist and entrepreneur on a mission to expand her Mexican-American culture in Cape Girardeau while making con...
meet along the way: Dr. Loretta Prater and Her Sisters
This story was first published as “Finding Family: Loretta Prater, who grew up an only child, connects with her 15 siblings through DN...
from the editor Fall 2024: Body
Our bodies are vessels that are very good. They mediate our experiences with the world and are truly awe-inspiring in what they can do — s...
Making Peace With a Middle-Aged Body
By Sarah Geringer This summer, I’ve rediscovered a joy from my childhood: swimming. My children bought me an above-ground pool for Mother...
Artist Spotlight: Ashlyn Kinman
Intro and interview by Amanda Flinn Ashlyn Kinman loves being able to express herself through art. Growing up in Memphis, Tennessee, she rem...
A Look at Period Poverty
A Lifetime of Bleeding: How much do women spend on period products? We calculated the cost of having a period at approximately $7,500, spent...
The “Right Way” to Bleed: Pads, tampons and expectations tied to girlhood and womanhood
By Jasmine Jones On the day of the puberty talks in fifth grade, the teachers split us up: Boys went to the library, and girls stayed in the...
Sponsored Content: A Pathway to Inner Harmony Through Yoga
In an era where wellness trends frequently shift, yoga remains a steadfast practice, offering profound insights into self-discovery and inne...