The world is overwhelmed with grief by the death of "Friends" star Matthew Perry.  Perry, age 54, died at his home in Los Angeles on Oct. 28, according to Business Insider. Many viewers watched "Friends" and felt they could relate to the characters....

On Tuesday, a steam valve ruptured in Patterson Hall, causing students to evacuate the building at 2 a.m.  Although the emergency team responded quickly and efficiently, this is yet another example of the poor conditions of NIU dorms. Freshman...

Gardening is such a peaceful hobby, not only does it involve the outside air and interacting with your environment, but also it’s healthy.  Bryan Flower, assistant director of food system innovations at NIU, explained that at grocery stores, food...

Every semester, students from all fields face the dread of group projects. Whether the students are highly motivated or just hoping to pass class, they hate working on group assignments that count for a significant percentage of their grades.  Group...

Editor’s note: This is a satire piece, written with the intention of entertainment and has no merit.  Oftentimes, students are surrounded by geese, honking, hissing and being intimidating to everyone they come across. Geese are well-known throughout...

As the number of careers in science, technology, engineering and math increase, we need to make room for women.  Women have constantly been underrepresented and underappreciated in the workforce, only representing 27% of STEM workers in 2019, according...

Full of wizards, hippogriffs, mediocre writing and a lovable friendship between three Gryffindors, the “Harry Potter” series was a staple in the lives of most 2000s kids.  The cursed position, teaching Defence Against the Dark Arts, was somehow...

Food additives are dangerous; while most other countries use natural preservatives and additives, the U.S. has chosen to be different. The difference is costing Americans their health.  Luckily, Assembly Bill 418, the California Food Safety Act, is...

Since grade school, we have been fed the belief that if we all do our part by recycling plastic bottles and taking shorter showers, we could somehow save our dying planet. While there is nothing wrong with limiting one's carbon footprint, the overemphasis...

Taylor Swift, BTS and Beyoncé all have an intense, ever-loving fan base. But sometimes, this love fans have for celebrities can go too far. Parasocial relationships can be described as one-sided relationships where someone puts their time and energy...

Thanksgiving is a tradition that dates back to the pilgrims. For most Americans it includes gathering around with friends and family, saying thanks and enjoying turkey and other great food. But the holiday of Thanksgiving actually has a dark past that...

Being kind can make someone's day better, and that's worth a lot. Every year on Nov. 13, people worldwide celebrate World Kindness Day which highlights the importance of being kind and compassionate. The World Kindness Movement, an international non-governmental...