If NIU doesn’t want students to leave on weekends, then it needs to give students a reason to stay.
NIU has a well-known reputation as a “suitcase” or “backpack” school – a university that is comprised of students that come to campus for...
Generation Z needs to develop a saving mindset rather than spending money.
In recent years, Gen Z has had a major problem impulsively spending money, with almost half impulsively purchasing a product they saw on social media, according to BankRate.
Impulsive...
Those who work should not be obligated to cover up tattoos or remove piercings, as the process restricts individuality and undermines workplace diversity. It is crucial that individuals feel like they can express themselves.
One third of the U.S....
By Olivia Zapf, Editor in Chief
| October 17, 2023
Arguably, Disney TV shows peaked in the early 2000s. From a secret agent platypus to a family of wizards, Disney had it all.
If there was one activity that linked most early 2000s kids together, it was watching, and loving, Disney Channel and its...
If a student experiences educational setbacks when a class isn’t offered, the university has failed them.
Undergraduate students at NIU pay an estimated $29,636 per year, according to NIU’s Financial Aid. It’s beyond ridiculous that students...
NIU’s recently announced Sustainability and Climate Action Plan is a great start to fight against climate change, but the university should be mindful of being too ambitious due to unsecured funding.
NIU President Lisa Freeman signed a commitment...
By Joey Trella, Marketing Team Coordinator
| October 11, 2023
Editor’s note: Digital Managing Editor Joey Trella was born bilaterally deaf. She received her left cochlear implant at 1-year-old and her right side at 5-years-old.
Being stuck between two worlds is no easy feat, especially when it is part of...
With Halloween approaching, it's time to start planning some scary movie marathons.
Students can watch anything from the family-friendly "Hocus Pocus" to the disturbing "The Shining" or the cult classic "The Rocky Horror Picture Show." But which...
Much like the Sharks and the Jets from "West Side Story," the walkers and bikers on NIU’s campus are constantly vying for sidewalk space. NIU walkers and bikers need to stay in their own lanes. If fictional characters can do it, so can NIU.
The heart...
Despite being a day of celebration about the discovery of America, Columbus Day is not a date to celebrate, at least not the way we actually do.
Many will be surprised to discover that Columbus was no more than an infamous man in the newly unified...
NIU School of Theatre and Dance is constantly performing and hosting events, and NIU and DeKalb residents should take full advantage of its show-stopping numbers. Residents should attend theater performances, both to show support for the school and to...
