Euthanasia, or assisted euthanasia, is the painless killing of a person who is suffering from terminal illness, chronic incurable pain, or has little time left to live. People opt for this to end their suffering and pain. The debate of euthanasia is such...

The Apple vs. Android debate has ruffled many feathers of phone users. Both sides are extremely passionate and loyal to their phone brand. Unfortunately, the debate is too polarizing and can cause people to feel otherized.  Apple’s popularity is...

One of the important aspects of college is choosing a program that is right, based on your intended career. However, some majors are more difficult than others.  Everyone has their strengths and weaknesses. Some may excel at math, whereas others...

Racism is one of the biggest controversies surrounding the Academy Awards: they’re too white and lack diversity. The academy needs to do more to combat this lack of diversity. The Academy Awards are historically bad when it comes to inclusion and...

The month of January brings a new year, resolutions and Dry January, a time where people abstain from alcohol for the entire first month of the year. Now that January has come to an end, individuals should maintain the temperance practice. One risk...

Society often celebrates changes made by historical figures such as Malala Yousafzai and Rosa Parks, but what about everyday people who work toward a better world? We must value our individual efforts to increase our sense of unity and compassion.  While...

It's a debate as old as time, and every college student wants to know: From the doe-eyed freshmen to the weary, wise seniors, which year in school at NIU is the best?  Every year has its positives and negatives: some are boring, some are fun and some...

RAISE CHILDREN  By: Camilla Dziadosz, Opinion Columnist Raising kids is ultimately a choice, but given that we live in a world where there are kids who need a home, being a parent is a way to give back and expand our humanity. Raising children,...

College bars need to be accessible to students aged 19-years-old and up in order to provide a safe and controlled drinking environment. Students that are not of legal drinking age should still be able to spend time with their older friends. Underage...

Internships are an excellent way for students to apply their theoretical knowledge to practical situations. Employers should offer paid internships because interns must be compensated for their work, time and skills. Students seek internships to receive...

Every Jan. 1, individuals world-wide embark on a new journey with new goals, like drinking more water or trying to be more focused. These New Year’s resolutions are highly-regarded until February, when people stop doing them.  Oftentimes, the...

Rats have empathy and are capable of forming bonds. In that way, they are much like humans. It can be highly alarming to spot a rat, but just like all animals, they deserve more respect and protection from animal testing. Rats tend to have a bad reputation...