In the before times, decision day -- typically May 1 -- was when high school seniors committed to their colleges and paid deposits. Now, the decision at hand is far bigger: Should students even start,... more

I knew that our kids would not be back in school this year once they were out for spring break.... more

Kara Hopper is just one of the millions of Americans terrified about what’s going to happen next.... more

The email arrived like a temptation.... more

There’s a little-known group of local women quietly giving away millions of dollars in the St. Louis metro area. Their nearly 240 members include both outspoken liberals and hard-core Republicans.... more

The children wore clothes soiled with mucus, urine and feces.... more

Hollywood actors and wealthy West Coast parents embroiled in college admission scandals, step aside. The Midwest is here to represent.... more

Remember when rich parents had the integrity to donate buckets of cash to fancy universities so their mediocre kids could get a coveted spot?... more

A stranger contacted Raquita Henderson through a Facebook message wanting to meet with her because she liked her social media posts.... more

It’s either the best things or worst things that happen in threes.... more

A war broke out over a lost T-shirt on our summer vacation.... more

This is a Ramadan story about how I ended up crying in an IHOP.... more

Armaan Ahmad, 9, had some suspicions about the Tooth Fairy, so he set up a sting operation.... more