Students look forward to school breaks such as Thanksgiving break and spring break, using the time to relax and study.
At most universities, a fall break tends to be two days, such as a Thursday and a Friday or a Friday and a Monday, Executive Vice...
The United States' plan to put man back on the moon is underway; though it is not cheap, it is worth the expense.
NASA’s Artemis mission will put the first woman and first person of color on the moon, according to NASA. This mission also marks...
Theocracy has no place in the modern day. The United States is not “one nation under God” anymore; in fact, it never should have been.
As a country, we need to reconsider how closely our religion and government intersect. It is past time that world...
By Quade Evans, Opinion Columnist
| November 28, 2022
Thanksgiving has already passed but while we were busy stuffing ourselves with all kinds of assortments of homemade goods, a debate as old as the holidays itself continues to rage on at various dinner tables. Which holiday food is best? While everyone...
Despite NIU’s recent approval of a number of campus renovations and initiatives, the lack of accessibility of NIU’s plans doesn’t provide reassurance that NIU’s campus will see tangible progression toward an eco-friendly campus.
The collaborative...
Why Gen Z should vote
By Lucy Atkinson
For the sake of progressive change, it is crucial Generation Z makes their way to the polls during the upcoming midterm elections Tuesday and during every election which will follow.
Gen Z is the first generation...
…I am a woman.
Some people in my life have political beliefs that don't align with mine, and that’s OK. The joke has been made that our votes “cancel each other out.” With that mentality, why should I bother casting a vote?
I vote because...
To those left thirsty for hope in a world recently plagued by bad news, look no further. Planned Parenthood has brought positive development to quench that need.
The non-profit organization has announced that it will soon be providing abortions through...
When something goes wrong in a country, it is only natural to blame its leader. However, President Joe Biden should not be blamed for the recent spike in gas prices.
Do you remember when the pandemic began and gas prices plummeted to nearly two dollars...
Editor’s note: Joey Trella, opinion editor and NIU student-athlete, was not a part of writing this editorial.
It’s been 50 years since Title IX was enacted, and we’ve seen women athletes dominate in their sports and demonstrate that they’re...
Many students struggle to find internships and job opportunities after college; but, if students attend university career fairs, they just might find what they are looking for.
College career fairs are specifically designed to aid students in exploring...
President Biden sat with American journalist Scott Pelley for a CBS News 60 minutes on Sept. 19. Throughout this interview, Pelley and Biden discussed various controversial topics, such as inflation, China and Taiwan as well as student loan relief. Still,...
