NIU School of Theatre and Dance is constantly performing and hosting events, and NIU and DeKalb residents should take full advantage of its show-stopping numbers. Residents should attend theater performances, both to show support for the school and to...
People on social media, especially celebrities, need to be more authentic in their content. Social media should be used as a platform to show originality and vulnerability, like Selena Gomez does.
The cycle where people only show good sides of themselves...
During the last two NFL games, Taylor Swift's appearance in the box suite of Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce generated significant attention and cultural buzz. Regarding career achievements and global impact, Swift's success surpasses Kelce's....
By Lexi Nebel, Opinion Columnist
| October 3, 2023
LIL UZI VERT – “Pink Tape”
Lil Uzi Vert, a rapper and singer-songwriter from Philadelphia, first gained attention after the release of their single “Money Longer” in 2016. Their second studio album, “Eternal Atake,” was released in 2020....
The federal government is failing America. By abolishing the filibuster in federal judge appointments, government officials are creating an unfair and unjust judicial system. Politicians must bring the practice back to protect America’s democratic republic...
Transitioning from campus life to a professional career can often feel like an overwhelming journey for college students. Questions such as "What's the right career path for me?" and "How can I secure my dream job?" tend to be expected. However, the college...
By Olivia Zapf, Editor in Chief
| September 29, 2023
Courts across America have been silent on climate change and greenhouse gases.
On Aug. 14, Kathy Seeley, a Montana judge, broke the silence, and other states should do the same.
Through her ruling, Seeley created a precedent, requiring that...
By Lexi Nebel, Opinion Columnist
| September 28, 2023
The conversation surrounding banned books in America has been an ongoing topic prevalent in the media for the past several years. In a country that supposedly values free speech, books should not be banned so easily.
As of June, Illinois has taken...
Across the country, childcare programs are facing closure due to a lack of financial support, according to CNBC. This dire situation not only affects families directly but also has long-term consequences for our society as a whole. It is imperative that...
It can be a life-changing choice for someone to put their organ donation status on their driver's license. Some people fear that making this statement could affect the quality of their medical care or their chances of survival in an accident.
It's...
By Kahlil Kambui, Assistant News Editor
| September 26, 2023
Companies like Shein, Zara and H&M offer affordable and stylish clothing options, but have you ever stopped and thought about the environmental impact these clothes can have or whether these clothes have been made ethically?
Fast fashion is cheap...
Social media apps are essential to student life. Whether it's Instagram for sunsets, X (formally known as Twitter) for global conversations or TikTok for infinite fun, social media is the lifeblood of our digital age, especially among college students....
