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...

Football and basketball are two popular, athletically demanding sports. If the players were to leave the game they’ve practiced for years and try out the other, would basketball or football players fare better? NBA PLAYERS WOULD TRANSITION TO THE...

With a new season of “Invincible” released Feb. 6, the hard hitting action and complex emotional depth is back and it absolutely did not disappoint. Season 3 of “Invincible” brought with its new release answers to questions such as “Will...

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DeKALB – In front of a sizable crowd of a variety of NIU’s female student athletes, NIU Athletics hosted its annual discussion panel Wednesday to commemorate National Girls and Women in Sports Day.  The panel, moderated by Executive Associate...

Valentine’s Day is around the corner, and love is in the air at NIU. Many couples are fixing up the perfect gift for their significant other. For those who are single, it can feel like a day highlighting their lonely status. However, being single on...

In this Weekend Writeup, you can find events such as a winter festival, an electronic music concert and more.  ELECTRONIC COMPUTER MUSIC CONCERT 1 Date and Time: 7 p.m. Friday Location: Recital Hall, Music Building  This performance led...

Throughout your college journey, there are many things that you wish you would’ve known before starting college, such as the importance of getting involved, staying ahead in classes and seeking help when you need it. NIU students gave their thoughts...

Noodles are more than just delicious food. They are symbols of longevity, prosperity and peace.  NIU’s Nutrition Services partnered with the Asian American Resource Center (AARC) to host a test kitchen for people to cook noodle dishes for the Lunar...

The NIU dining halls provide a wide variety of foods for students to eat. Almost every residence hall has a cafeteria in it, all with their own unique qualities. Some dining halls have better food than others, but overall the experience is very similar...