A new student organization, Go Green-Go Clean, has been founded on campus with a mission to address the garbage which litters NIU grounds, but the work shouldn’t be left to them alone.
The club’s work is inspiring, and its members deserve our praise,...
We all know health matters, but as a student, it is challenging to determine where to start.
It is essential to prioritize healthy eating habits because simply focusing on your diet can increase an individual's quality of life immensely. The early...
We Should Keep the Penny in U.S. Currency
By: Emily Beebe
The penny may be one of the smallest denominations in the United States currency system, but it certainly has a large impact. There has been a debate raging for years about whether or not...
Intent on making the Sunshine State more hateful than ever before, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is pushing for a new round of heartless immigration legislation.
DeSantis, infamous for his “Don’t Say Gay” bill and the resulting clash with Disney,...
Within the last few years, there has been a rise in Black representation and LGBTQ+ representation throughout the film industry, but there is still a lack of representation for those with disabilities.
Acting is all about accurately and realistically...
Autism is one of the most misunderstood and stigmatized conditions in modern society. It’s crucial we start talking about autism more in our society. We must recognize that autism is not a disease or a choice.
April is known as World Autism Month....
Independent Bookstore Day is April 29, and, like all good bookworms, we should be supporting our local bookstores to celebrate this bibliophile’s holiday.
The recent history of American bookstores seems like a plotline straight out of an action novel.
Since...
Stepping into NIU’s School of Art and Design building for the first time feels a bit like stepping into a miniature wonderland.
Paintings and sketches of all colors adorn the walls; and curious statues, spectacular displays or sculpted characters...
In a society that values justice and fairness, it is concerning when elected officials have a criminal history or potential criminal liability.
We expect our leaders to be virtuous and law-abiding citizens who can lead by example and maintain the...
I used to be a night owl. I hated mornings and always felt the most productive during the night despite my tired eyes. This was largely due to my sleep schedule. At night, I would frequently fight my sleep whether it was because I had to complete an assignment,...
Warning: The following content includes “Outer Banks” season three spoilers.
Released during the height of the pandemic, Netflix’s “Outer Banks” immediately became a trending show. However, as the series progressed, the quality of the plot...
