Throughout history, there has been much discussion about the differences between soccer and American football.
Fans of each sport struggle with which of these two sports deserves to carry the title of football, as only the true sport can bear the...
THE NATIONAL ANTHEM IS GETTING EXCESSIVE, DIAL IT BACK
By: Skyler Kisellus, Sports Reporter
I’m well aware that this is going to be an unpopular opinion, but here goes: The national anthem does not need to be played before every sporting event.
I...
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid was recently updated with the intention of creating an easier application process and an increase in aid, but now, in April, many students are still waiting for their financial aid packages.
FAFSA traditionally...
NIU offers a program for students who have food allergies or intolerances called MyPantry. MyPantry is a good start, but NIU has a ways to go to be truly accommodating to students with allergies.
MyPantry is a self-access station for students with...
As April’s first morning light painted the sky, NIU stirred with soft whispers of spring.
Spring is a season of fresh starts, speaking to every Huskie on campus that fresh air is here. It is no ordinary breath, but an inhalation of everything beautiful...
Hip-Hop’s history has been defined by numerous things – artist's creativity, ability to push boundaries with their lyricism and production styles, the social commentary with real-world effects. Of all these defining characteristics of the genre, one...
In an historic first, France has made abortion a constitutional right. Other countries, especially the U.S., should follow suit to support women and reproductive rights.
On March 8, France officially inscribed abortion into their Constitution, according...
While last week’s Student Government Association elections witnessed a record-breaking number of votes, the SGA elections last week were disappointingly unprofessional.
Even if national politicians often act careless and childish, SGA should hold...
The uncommitted are committed to no one in this 2024 election; voters are prompting a futile protest against President Joe Biden.
Voting “uncommitted” in U.S. primaries may seem like a neutral vote, but it's a decision that could affect the outcome...
