The number of men entering the field of obstetrics and gynecology (OB-GYN) is decreasing while the number of women entering the field is increasing, according to the National Library of Medicine; in 2019, nearly 84% of residents in obstetrics and gynecology...

Amid a series of sexual rights reforms, Spain has begun offering menstrual leave to employees. For the health and comfort of all menstruating people, the United States should follow suit.   Spain’s new bill, passed into law on Feb. 16, will provide...

While Six Flags is beloved by many people, I think it is overrated.  It is overrated because of the prices, the speed of the rides and the heights. Six Flags Great America has many rollercoasters and rides. They have family rides, thrill rides...

Anxiety and depression can be considered two of the most common mental health issues in the world. Both men and women can suffer from these issues, and we need to break the stigma surrounding men and mental health. The fact that mental health for the...

Is Greek life worth bringing back? There are many reasons why Greek life should be revived. Currently, there are 691 students involved in Greek life – this number is relatively low. However, NIU is looking into investing and reviving Greek life.  Under-enrollment...

The feud between Selena Gomez and Hailey Bieber has gone on since 2018 when Hailey married Justin Bieber. Fans need to back off.  The feud has continued since Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez officially ended their relationship, and Bieber married Hailey...

... Addicting While on TikTok, it’s easy to fall into the trap of scrolling endlessly through videos. TikTok offers a range of content, depending on each user’s individual algorithm. On my TikTok “For You” page, I usually have “get ready...

When you think of diversity, what is the first thing that comes to your mind? For many people, what first comes to mind is different races, genders and sexualities, oftentimes in that specific order.  The one diversity that is not talked about...

As a young college student, food is of utmost importance. Even with limited paychecks, the need to go grocery shopping and re-stock empty dorm cupboards (at least every once in a while) is undeniable. Midnight snack options, after all, are a must-have...

If you’ve been to the main floor of the Holmes Student Center you’ve probably seen the vacant, lonely College Grind cafe. With Starbucks on the ground floor, opening the College Grind cafe would be redundant and there are currently no plans for the...

While the stigma around discussing mental health has come a long way in recent years, we are clearly missing something. Adolescents are still suffering. Their pain needs more attention now than ever before.  As the daughter of a school counselor and...

Both paid and unpaid internships provide a number of benefits. However, having either paid or unpaid internships can provide valuable experience and training to be successful in your future career.  As an example, for me an internship would be teaching...