When it came to knowing who I am as a person and exploring my identity, the most seesaw part was the belief there is a God out there. In my teen years, my faith was challenged by the way the three Abrahamic religions – Judaism, Islam and Christianity...

I’m the kind of person who wants to be friends with everyone and wants everyone to like me. Over the years, I’m grateful to have made numerous friends, but as I approach graduation in May, knowing the friendships I have may fade scares me and –...

A common complaint heard while walking through the doors of DuSable Hall is that students were unable to find parking. For a school with 11,601 students who don’t live in university housing, the NIU parking lots lack spots to accommodate all of the...

One reason President Donald Trump has ordered tariffs on foreign countries is to boost American manufacturing and make the U.S. more self-sufficient. Though there are legitimate issues with free trade, self-sufficiency is an unrealistic goal for the modern...

On Sept. 8, a proposed solar energy system on Peace Road between Greenwood Acres Drive and Challenger Drive was rejected by the DeKalb City Council. The overall consensus was that people living in that area were worried about the increased cost of electricity...

Every effort to recycle matters, but not all matter belongs in the blue bin. Next time you go to recycle – or throw something away – stop for a second and consider the repercussions. If you aren’t sure what those may be, there’s lots of resources...

Jane Goodall’s passing on Oct. 1 was a heartbreaking loss for the scientific community. Conservationists, naturalists, scientists of every discipline, animal lovers and each unique advocate for planet Earth can honor Goodall’s memory by supporting...

The Paris climate agreement, the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action and the Trans-Pacific Partnership; all of these were agreements the U.S. entered under former President Barack Obama’s administration and withdrew from during President Donald Trump’s...

The movie theater is no place for an infant, and taking a baby to the theater is not only inconsiderate to the people around you but to the baby as well. A couple months ago when I went to see the horror movie “Weapons,” I heard the dreaded noise...

It’s important to create a work-life balance in order to prevent burnout, and I’ll admit this is something I definitely need to get better at. My problem is I like to keep busy and have things to do. Whenever I don’t have anything to do, I feel...

Ever since I moved to DeKalb, I’ve noticed the abhorrent quality of the sidewalks and roads. It wasn’t long before moving here that I found myself in an accident on West Lincoln Highway while riding on my scooter, causing an injury to my wrist,...

Our phones are what help us stay connected even when we cannot see each other face to face. They are the way we can keep up with our loved ones even if we do not live in the same state. They are the way we can share our happiest moments. Most importantly,...