By Olivia Zapf, Editor in Chief
| November 8, 2023
Former President Donald Trump needs to suspend his 2024 presidential campaign because of his inability to act civilly in, and out, of a courtroom. His actions are embarrassing, both for himself and the American public.
Commonly known for his inflammatory...
A student goes to use their phone in class, the professor catches the student on their phone and tells them to put it away. In their class, this professor enforces a strict policy against using electronics. More professors should enforce a strict no-technology...
A new Victor E. Huskie statue was unveiled in downtown DeKalb. While a nice gesture, it's ugly.
The statue is a painted Victor E. mascot holding up the Huskie hand symbol. However, the statue isn’t even a 1:1 recreation. It is significantly shorter...
No-Shave November is here, and it’s time we all participate – this month’s tradition isn’t just for cisgender men. Body hair activism is on the rise.
The human body has around five million hair follicles from head to toe, according to Better...
The final four months of the year, September, October, November and December, all come with their own special moments to look forward to. Seemingly rolling into each other, it is important to remember their individuality.
SEPTEMBER
September marks...
Ghosts are probably real
By: Olivia Zapf
Ghosts are real ... probably. The age old question of the existence of ghosts has mystified individuals worldwide.
With classics like “Casper the Friendly Ghost” and Slimer from “Ghostbusters,” it’s...
After weeks of planning, the costume is on, make-up is complete and trick-or-treating has begun. There is no age when a person should stop trick-or-treating or enjoying the festive season of the undead.
Chloe Steffel, a sophomore human development...
How did we go from carving turnips and frightening evil spirits to carving pumpkins and creating Jack-o'-Lanterns?
Halloween traditions, such as going around our neighborhoods asking for candy, dressing up in creative costumes and carving pumpkins...
It’s time for companies and communities worldwide to join hands in a concerted effort to prioritize reusable cups. Adopting reusable cups not only protects the environment but also sets the stage for a more sustainable future – one sip at a time.
In...
NIU can’t expect students to be productive and get their homework done if they can’t access reliable Wi-Fi. NIU needs to do better at improving Wi-Fi for students.
It is imperative that NIU’s internet improves, both for students and staff....
