BREAKS SHOULD BE USED TO WORK: By: Ethan Ernst, Opinion Columnist Humans can’t work all the time; our bodies and minds need rest, and the quality of our work deteriorates without it. However, we also have limited time and the world never stops...

Walking into a college dorm room or bedroom, you might notice a woman with a short black bob, lying on a bed, legs casually crossed in the air. She holds a lit cigarette in one hand, her other hand resting near a pistol on an old pulp novel. The room...

Cats are one of the most popular pets in America, partially because people think they are cute. Some people want them to be cuter by breeding specific traits, such as shorter legs, but this should not be done when it can harm the cats. The munchkin...

Pets have provided valuable companionship for humans for hundreds of years. In fact, two-thirds of American families owned a pet in 2023. Which type of pet is your favorite? DOGS Otherwise known as man’s best friend, dogs are the most popular...

This may be an unpopular opinion, but I like being stressed, within limits, of course. I tend to always be stressed, whether it be about my job, school or even family dilemmas. Up until fairly recently, I always let the stress build up inside until...

Do you ever just stop for a second and listen? When you’re near a group of people you love, do you ever stop and hear how lovely they are? Often, when I’m alone in my room, I hear my roommates bustling about the shared living space through our...

I remember in 2016, when President Donald Trump was first elected, the world felt different; things didn’t feel as happy as they felt when Barack Obama was President. It felt like people had lost all hope they had for the future. I went to school that...

According to the meteorological calendar, spring began March 1, and according to the astronomical calendar, spring starts March 20.  Both calendars are accurate in representing the changing seasons, but they measure different natural cycles.  In...

As an opinion columnist, it feels unnerving to have so much political content to write about. Content is flowing out of the White House like a fire hose, out of the president’s mouth, the orders he signs and so much more.  There is too much that...

With spring break just around the corner, you may have plans to go on vacation. Students go to many tourist spots to relax, recharge and unwind.  Which vacation spot is the best to visit over spring break? CANCUN, MEXICO Cancun is a popular...

The Mongolian Lunar New Year, known as Tsagaan Sar, is the first day of the Mongolian lunisolar calendar. Citizens of Mongolia celebrate the lunar new year, which is the first day through three days of the first lunisolar calendar.  Before the day...

As you read books – whether as children or students –  there may be many fictional characters, whether it be from books, TV shows or movies that students relate to and dream of being best friends with. NIU students provided their thoughts on who...