On June 26, 2015, the Supreme Court ruled in Obergefell v. Hodges in favor of same-sex marriage in all 50 states. The fight for equality was successful for U.S. citizens as the Supreme Court decided that same-sex marriage was guaranteed in the 14th Amendment.  Now,...

The NIU Fiber Arts club is a recently formed organization that deals with a wide variety of fiber arts.  Holding their first meeting on Mar. 6, the Fiber Arts club strives to create a supportive community, help develop skills, share materials and...

Chicago rapper Saba linked up with legendary producer and fellow Chicago native No ID to deliver a fun, vibrant project that exudes the hip-hop sound of the city they hail from. This is Saba’s fifth studio album and the first since his 2022 LP “Few...

Cats are one of the most popular pets in America, partially because people think they are cute. Some people want them to be cuter by breeding specific traits, such as shorter legs, but this should not be done when it can harm the cats. The munchkin...

This may be an unpopular opinion, but I like being stressed, within limits, of course. I tend to always be stressed, whether it be about my job, school or even family dilemmas. Up until fairly recently, I always let the stress build up inside until...

Do you ever just stop for a second and listen? When you’re near a group of people you love, do you ever stop and hear how lovely they are? Often, when I’m alone in my room, I hear my roommates bustling about the shared living space through our...

The Mongolian Lunar New Year, known as Tsagaan Sar, is the first day of the Mongolian lunisolar calendar. Citizens of Mongolia celebrate the lunar new year, which is the first day through three days of the first lunisolar calendar.  Before the day...

Voting for Best of DeKalb 2025 is now open. From Sunday until 11:59 p.m. March 2 NIU students, faculty, staff and DeKalb residents can vote for their favorite things in 22 categories. Vote for your favorite coffee place, late night eatery, student...

The onslaught of aggressive executive action has been overwhelming in the month since President Donald Trump’s inauguration. But among Trump’s most outrageous – and concerning – power plays is the recent cuts to federal science funding.  By...

February is Black History Month, a time where people celebrate the history, culture and contributions made to America by African-Americans. NIU students provided their thoughts on what Black History Month means to them. What does Black History Month...

When someone comes home after being away for a long time, they are usually met with joy and excitement, however, this isn’t the case for En in “Holler River,” who after experiencing the horrors of war comes back to a town devoid of hope. Performed...