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...

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...

In honor of the new semester starting, you may be excited about seeing old friends, being involved in clubs, your new classes or even graduation. Some students across campus shared what they are most looking forward to this semester. What are you...

Plastic is everywhere; Not a day goes by where we don’t use it. It is ubiquitous, from water bottles to medicine. However, its prevalence comes with a significant problem: Plastics are made from non-renewable resources and are not biodegradable.  More...

DeKALB – Members of the NIU administration discussed NIU’s deficit at the last University Council meeting of the semester. The meeting was held at 3 p.m. Wednesday in Altgeld Hall Room 315. NIU President Lisa Freeman started the meeting by discussing...

DeKALB – On Tuesday, the DeKalb Public Library Board of Trustees passed a motion for a $4.1 million property tax levy, down from the recently proposed $4.6 million levy that would have increased taxes. The board met at the Bilders Family Meeting...

Vendors were ready at their booths with eclectic and macabre art pieces at the Dark Art and Oddities Con from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday in Altgeld Hall. There were a variety of vendors and artists with different styles at the convention. Some...

On a hot summer day in Ukraine, you might find someone tending their garden, harvesting tomatoes, cucumbers and plenty of dill to make a simple yet beloved summer dish: a garden salad. With Ukraine's fertile soil, it's no surprise that gardening is...

In this time of uncertainty and stress, it’s more important than ever to surround ourselves with the people, places and things which bring us comfort and relaxation. Whether it’s a hard working parent who's always there for you or a quiet space...

Winter fashion serves two purposes: style and warmth. As the temperature drops, new trends will emerge to merge practicality with new creative inspiration.  Whether NIU students are wearing them or they only show up on your TikTok “For You” page,...

The beauty of the United States is its diversity of people. When people from various places gather, they bring different cultures, food and languages.  In the U.S., there are lots of options for finding international foods from Mexico, Japan, France,...