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How are you doing? How is your mental health really?
When someone asks you, how are you doing? What is your real answer? In recent years, many people have experienced life challenges in a myriad of ways, and as a result, we are living a new normal. Everything feels harder. And nothing is the same. It is helpful to know that you are not alone.…
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New QR code initiative to support domestic violence survivors
In a previous episode of Dana Being Dana titled “Drew Peterson: Document the Abuse,” Dana engaged in a thought-provoking conversation with domestic violence experts. The focus was on the Evidentiary Abuse Affidavit, a crucial tool empowering survivors to document their experiences and seek justice in court. In this new episode, Dana reconnects with these experts…
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Domestic abuse warning signs
In this second segment of Dana Being Dana’s informative Domestic Violence episode, host Dana Michelle is joined by three distinguished guests: DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin, Deputy Chief Jason Zbrozek of the Naperville Poice Department, and Heather Jamieson from Family Shelter Service of Metropolitan Family Services DuPage. They shed light on critical aspects of…
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Support for domestic abuse victims in DuPage County
It’s a well-known fact that survivors of domestic abuse typically endure approximately seven incidents before they can escape their abusive situations. This prolonged duration is often attributed to fears of retaliation and uncertainty regarding the available resources and next steps. In this compelling final segment of the Dana Being Dana’s Domestic Violence episode, host Dana Michelle…
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Should you get a matchmaker?
Life has a way of throwing unexpected curveballs, and for many, that means finding themselves back on the dating scene. While healing is essential, it’s also valuable to be open to the idea of dating again, even if you don’t feel fully ready. Sometimes, calling in the experts can make all the difference in the…
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College admissions
Do you have children who are considering college soon? How do you best prepare for the process? Where do you even get started? Embarking on the college admissions journey is an exciting yet often overwhelming experience for students and their families. Navigating this critical phase of academic life through careful planning, thoughtful research, and strategic…
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North Central Women’s Track and Field continues to excel
North Central Women’s Track and Field only know dominance North Central Women’s Track and Field completed yet another season sweep of CCIW titles this spring, making it four consecutive sets of indoor and outdoor track and field titles. The last time the Cardinals didn’t win was before any current athlete was on the team, and…
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Who cares for mom and dad?
As young children, we believe our parents are superheroes who will live forever. As we grow and generations shift, we appreciate the humanity of our parents as they age. The baby boomer generation (those born between 1946 – 1964) make up over 20% of the nation’s population and as a result, their children, mostly of Gen X…
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North Central Men’s Track concludes strong year with outdoor excellence
A strong finish for North Central Men’s Track and Field in Gabe Rivera’s first year To finish off the first year for new North Central Men’s Track and Field head coach Gab Rivera, the Cardinals secured their fifth consecutive CCIW men’s outdoor track and field championship. It was also the fifth straight year of the…
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A young North Central Women’s Tennis team holds serve in their success
North Central Women’s Tennis gets younger, but standards don’t drop The last two years were the most successful in North Central women’s tennis history, winning the CCIW Tournament and qualifying for the NCAA Division III Women’s Tennis Tournament in both. But despite most of the core of those teams having graduated and a squad this…
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North Central Men’s Tennis learns from both triumph and heartbreak
North Central Men’s Tennis look to build off the successes of las season After a brief schedule in September, the North Central Men’s Tennis team returned this past February with a senior-laden team focused on repeating last year’s triumph: a first CCIW championship in 61 years and first ever team qualification to the NCAA Division…
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North Central Softball stars lead year of growth
North Central Softball uses recent success as a launching pad for growth Last year was a very successful one for North Central Softball, taking second place in the CCIW Tournament and receiving an NCAA Tournament bid for the first time since 2015, reaching the regional championship game. The offseason saw several significant players graduate, and…
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North Central Men’s Golf is back on course
North Central Men’s Golf begin season with a welcome surprise In addition to taking over the women’s golf team for the 2022/23 school year, 2011 North Central alumna Alyssa Guss is now also the coach of the men’s team. Her hiring required adjustments both from her, after having coached only women previously at the collegiate…
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When a setback becomes a setup
Whether it be professional or personal, life is full of setbacks, for example: being impacted by a layoff. 2023 alone has already had over 168,000 layoffs in the United States, with tech layoffs currently exceeding the total amount of layoffs for 2022. On this episode of Dana Being Dana, host Dana Michelle and her guests…
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North Central Men’s Volleyball makes history
North Central Men’s Volleyball make a historic run to the national championship match It was a historic season for North Central Men’s Volleyball. They finished as Division III national runners up, their best ever finish, as they qualified for nationals for the first time and swept number-one ranked Vassar College in the semifinals before falling…
