Taking place on the third Monday of January, Martin Luther King Jr. Day takes place on the 20th of this year. As we reflect on his life and work, we must recognize his profound impact on the fight for racial equality and social justice. 

November is a month to stop and have gratitude for all that we are and all that we have. We often get caught up in our everyday lives, so it’s important to stop and think about how far we’ve all come (whether that’s in the last weeks, months, or years).

August 19th marks National Aviation Day, observing the soaring development in flight and aircraft. Why August 19th? It's the birthday of Orville Wright, one of the men credited with building the first plane alongside his brother Wilbur.

August 3rd is National Watermelon Day. Over the millenniums, watermelon has been a great source of hydration to beat the heat haze of summer. But what are some other ways to cool off in this hot spell?

July 24th is International Self-Care Day. We often forget to take care of ourselves with the responsibilities of everyday life. It is crucial to prioritize your health and well-being. Yet self-care is frequently neglected.

Malala Day is a celebration of Malala Yousafzai and her fight for education. 

Born in 1997, she showed an unwavering passion for learning. However, due to the rise of the Taliban in her region, the right for young girls to seek education would be revoked. Malala, 11 at the time, bravely began to speak out against the Taliban's oppression and advocated for the right to education for everyone.

Independence Day

The 4th of July is a day to celebrate America's independence from England in the 18th Century. Whether you have a barbecue or watch fireworks, we can't help but feel patriotic during our celebrations. Although Independence Day only became a federal holiday in 1941, we officially gained our independence in 1776.

Before 1966, LGBT patrons would be refused alcohol service at bars due to the risk of getting shut down. Thanks to activists' protests, these regulations were overturned, allowing bars to serve these patrons. Although, they still could not legally partake in "gay behavior," such as holding hands or dancing together. Police would often harass gay bars and bars operating without a liquor license (usually owned by the Mafia). 

Rather than an entire day, the Solstice represents a moment when the sun is northmost in the sky. Due to this, the sun will also rise and set at its most northern point on the day of the Solstice. Being the longest day of the year (in the northern hemisphere), you can expect around 15 hours of daylight.

June 16th is Father's Day, a well-earned holiday to honor the father figures in our lives. Only becoming an official holiday in 1972, the history behind the day is quite surprising.

Are you looking for fun recipes to try out this June? Here are some fun in-season recipes that are both simple and delicious.

June 19th is Juneteenth, commemorating the day federal soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas, to announce the end of slavery in 1865. Although slavery had ended 2 years prior with the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation, slaves still weren't freed in just one day.

Need fun Summer Dessert ideas? These simple recipes are a great way to try new recipes to add to your collection.

Many people are unaware that May 22nd marks the International Day for Biological Diversity. Biodiversity is the core of all life on Earth. Over the years, biodiversity has been declining rapidly. Defined as the "variety of life on Earth and all life," the decline of this biodiversity could spell hardships for our survivability if allowed to spiral out of control. 

With the end of the school semester quickly approaching, a sense of relief comes knowing that we made it through another school year. But with the relief can come the stress of planning for college for many high school seniors. Planning for college doesn't have to be complicated.

Here are some tips to make your planning a little easier and less stressful:

Mother's Day is a time to celebrate and honor mothers and appreciate all they do for us. Celebrated on the second Sunday of May, this holiday has been around as long as the mothers it celebrates.

Everyone has heard of Cinco de Mayo at one point, but only some know the history behind this day. Cinco de Mayo, often confused with Mexican Independence Day (September 16th), Celebrates their victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. 

Diversity Month

Many people are unaware that April is considered Diversity Month. It is important to embrace those around us despite our differences, and this month is a perfect time to learn from people from all backgrounds of life. Whether they're a different race, religion, sexuality, or gender, we can all learn something by hearing a different perspective.

Earth Day

It's hard to believe that before 1970, there were no regulations for polluting the environment. A time before the Clean Air Act, with dark smoky skies. A time without the Clean Water Act with dark, murky waters. A time without environmental protection and no EPA to keep the Earth clean.

Although not recognized as an official holiday, April Fools Day is celebrated internationally. For centuries, many people have traditionally pulled practical jokes to celebrate. But where did this strange holiday originate?

Like many people, I had no idea what St. Patrick’s Day celebrated. According to this poll conducted by Tullamore Dew (a leading Irish whiskey brand), out of 2143 people (21+), less than half knew St. Patrick was a patron saint of Ireland.

Other findings from the poll include:

• Only 25% of participants knew St. Patrick was NOT born in Ireland (he was born in Britain)
• 34% of participants thought the holiday celebrated the day of his birthday instead of marking the day of his death
• Around 25% of participants believe St. Patrick chased all the snakes out of Ireland (based on the myth)

We’ve all wondered why February is the shortest month. Whether it was a passing thought or you stopped to think about it. This article seeks to answer your questions while teaching you some of the history behind the reason.

As we know today, Valentine’s Day is a day of romance to celebrate the one(s) you love. But it wasn’t always this way. Although no one knows the exact origin of this holiday, historians can infer from celebrations from our past to piece together the origins.

The College of Business at ISU is running its annual Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program from January 25th to March 14th. This program is an excellent opportunity for low-income families to receive help with their taxes this season.