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...
By Kahlil Kambui, Assistant Lifestyle Editor
| February 13, 2025
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...
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...
By Ethan Quirk, Lifestyle Writer
| January 27, 2025
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...
By Ethan Ernst, Opinion Columnist
| January 24, 2025
The rising national debt of the United States has increased interest in reducing federal spending, and social security is one of the government’s most expensive programs. Raising the retirement age would decrease the cost of social security and increase...
By Ethan Ernst, Opinion Columnist
| January 16, 2025
The top two causes of death in the U.S. have been heart disease and cancer for years. Treatments for both conditions are expensive, so it would be better for American citizens if they could avoid contracting these diseases entirely.
Preventive care...
As a college student, especially a first-year student, you may decide to live in a residence hall in order to have a sense of freedom and live away from home. Other times, depending on how far away you live, you may be required to live in a residence...
