On the way to modern-day civilization, people across the globe formed families and communities to wear clothes, store food and handle various resources. For thousands of years, humans used animal skins and furs, tree bark and leaves to cover themselves.  Over...

During the 2024 election season, voters saw differing proposals from candidates Vice President Kamala Harris and president-elect Donald Trump.  As the former president was chosen, his policies will govern the United States for the next four years.  With...

With recent political unrest, hate crime is at a record high. Action needs to be taken to lower this number. Illinois’ launch of the “Help Stop Hate” program is a step in the right direction. “We are here today to officially launch Help Stop...

As Thanksgiving break creeps up, NIU students should prepare their plans for the half week off next week.  From Nov. 27 to Dec. 1, you'll have the perfect opportunity to unwind and celebrate with those close to you. Even if the holiday isn't celebrated...

December graduation is only four weeks away. On NIU’s campus, some students are experiencing a classic mix of stress, excitement and extreme senioritis.  Others, with a cozy few years until their graduation, don’t have to think about post-graduation...

Elon Musk, co-head of Donald Trump’s planned Department of Government Efficiency, has suggested that he can cut $2 trillion from the annual budget of the United States. Immense government spending is certainly increasing the national debt, but this...

For a group only representing a small percentage of the population, one day each year to honor and mourn our dead might seem pointless. Beginning with a website meant to educate the trans community and inform the cisgender world, the holiday and the list...

Editor's note: This column contains triggering content relating to war.  Israel has begun what it considers its final crusade, but the nation must act with more humanity as it navigates – and furthers – various conflicts.  Israeli Prime Minister...

I was born and raised in Khumjung, a small village in Nepal. My father was a teacher before he retired. When I was a child my father taught me that knowledge is the only asset no thief can steal. So, I began dreaming of collecting as much knowledge as...

An infernal machine rests in America’s heart, growling with power as its operators bark orders at technicians, cuffed and shackled, toiling away at its circuitry. Those that don’t drop dead of exhaustion are bound to be driven insane, unless they're...

Culture is an identity for all human beings, and each person reflects their culture. Every international student has their own culture, traditions, customs and languages. International students may miss that culture when they are away from home, but...