The power of a simple compliment is often undervalued. We hesitate, second-guess and let moments slip away where a simple word or two could have made someone’s day.  Most people know when spoken with sincerity, compliments can be transformative;...

NIU is set to move from the Mid-American Conference to the Mountain West Conference for football in 2026. On Jan. 7, the NIU Board of Trustees approved a $2 million entrance fee for NIU to switch conferences in 2026. NIU students provided their thoughts...

I never understood the hype around sports; I could appreciate the competition, but I certainly couldn’t get behind learning the players, the stats or their paths to greatness. That was until my sister began playing lacrosse and I became a travel companion...

As a college student, you may be looking for places to eat if you’re tired of dining hall food. Or you may be looking for fast food places to go with your friends.  NIU students provided their thoughts on the best fast food place. What is the...

On Inauguration Day, President Donald Trump signed an executive order which changed the official name of Mount Denali to Mount McKinley. The stripping of the mountain’s indigenous name glorifies the disrespectful, arrogant man who approved it and is...

On Jan. 7, Meta announced it was changing its third-party fact-checking policy to user-written community notes on its social media platforms.  In the age of misinformation and disinformation, fact-checking is incredibly important, and Meta ending...

The NIU dining halls provide a wide variety of foods for students to eat. Almost every residence hall has a cafeteria in it, all with their own unique qualities. Some dining halls have better food than others, but overall the experience is very similar...

All my life I’ve struggled with perfectionism. I’ve always felt like I needed to get a 4.0 in school and not make any mistakes both academically and personally. This constant pressure in my life to be perfect is something that has negatively impacted...

When the pollution appeared in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, I began to wonder how bad the air has been since I’ve lived in the United States. The toxic air that fills your lungs makes you cough and makes you wear face masks all the time.   On Dec. 9,...

In honor of January being self-love month, it’s important to engage in self-care activities. Self-care is good for your mental health and is a good way to unwind after a long day of classes or work. Some students across campus shared what they do...