Bouncing amongst leafy tree-tops, swirling in sky-filling dances, or strutting with purpose across campus sidewalks, NIU’s more feathery residents lack no vitality. For any in need of a new hobby, the Inclusive Birding Club offers uniquely fulfilling...

In recent years, the originality of TV shows has been going downhill with constant remakes of old ones.  Many shows from the 90s and early 2000s have been getting spinoff shows, but only some of them are actually able to measure up to the originals.  The...

It was nearly the end of my junior year in high school. The sun was out and summer was approaching. I was sitting at my desk when my English teacher made the announcement that my school would be having a musical and all students were invited to write...

Being introverted is something many people identify with – it is not to be confused with being anti-social. People who are anti-social are typically against social norms and are unwilling/unable to effectively communicate with other people. On the other...

Last March, Big Time Rush announced that they were going on tour. My friend is a big fan of Big Time Rush, and she has never seen them in concert before. When I saw that they were going on tour and would make a stop in Chicago, I immediately bought tickets...

With President Joe Biden currently under investigation by the FBI, the public is beginning to wonder why the mishandling of classified documents has become a recurring story. The government, it seems, may require improved security measures.  The investigation...

… Special Valentine’s Day is a day of love. As cringeworthy as that sounds, it’s the truth. The holiday is dedicated to expressing your love and appreciation for others. A common misconception about Valentine’s Day is that it's only for...

I remember being told as a child to watch out for strangers; don’t follow them, don’t talk to them and don’t do any favors for them because they might be dangerous. I’m pretty sure every child was taught the “stranger danger” advice whether...

Parking at NIU has been proven to be a struggle that most students are dealing with, they deserve a better parking system.  Roughly half of NIU students are commuters, according to Joe King, associate director for Institutional Communications.  Students...

It’s time for Black Future Month.  “Black Future Month” is a term that I first heard used by Ye (formerly known as Kanye West) and it inspired me greatly. Last year, Ye uploaded a video on social media of himself giving a speech. In this uplifting...

Ben Savage, who played Cory Matthews in the beloved ‘90s sitcom “Boy Meets World,” recently announced his intention to run for Congress.  Savage, a Democrat, will be running for representative of California’s 30th District during the 2024...

It was November of my freshman year at NIU when I received an email from someone through the College of Education. The email was about a paid internship called Exploration University and it took place at Winnebago Elementary School in Bloomingdale. Once...