On Feb. 2 the groundhog saw his shadow, and on Wednesday snow returned to NIU. With the holidays mostly behind us – no more peppermint cocoa and gift exchanging – sometimes it’s hard to appreciate winter weather.  We’ve all spent time clutching...

Throughout life, friendships and relationships are made, whether with classmates, coworkers or random strangers. However, people should not feel pressured to stay in a friendship or relationship if they don’t want to, and especially if the friendship...

With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, students may be figuring out plans, whether with their partner or their friends. NIU students provided their thoughts on the best date spot and their plans for Valentine’s Day. What are your plans...

February is best known for Valentine’s Day: The designated day for love, decadent chocolates and fuzzy, pink socks. If for nothing else, use the holiday as an opportunity to celebrate the unique loves of your life.  A popular way to discuss how...

People may have dreams of being a character in their favorite movie, or better yet, living in a movie universe.  From the Marvel franchise to the “Hunger Games,” NIU students gave their thoughts on what movie universe they would want to live in. Edward...

As adults, we may have future goals to start our own business. From Etsy shops to bookstores, we can do anything we set our mind to. NIU students provided their thoughts on what business they would start. Jersey Kimbrough, a first-year medical laboratory...

Ever since I was a little girl, I always had something to do to keep me busy. In middle school, I made duct tape wallets and jewelry. Every weekend my grandma would take me to a craft store to stock up on supplies because the whole family knew I loved...

The TikTok ban and the app’s immediate return caused confusing whiplash for a lot of young TikTok users in mid-January. TikTok’s CEO Shou Zi Chew was quick to thank President Donald Trump for saving the platform. But remain wary, Generation Z, Trump...

The American Dental Association celebrates National Children’s Dental Health Month in February. NIU students aren’t children, but as generally new adults – sandwiched between academic responsibilities and social obligations – we’re a bit infamous...

The power of a simple compliment is often undervalued. We hesitate, second-guess and let moments slip away where a simple word or two could have made someone’s day.  Most people know when spoken with sincerity, compliments can be transformative;...

NIU is set to move from the Mid-American Conference to the Mountain West Conference for football in 2026. On Jan. 7, the NIU Board of Trustees approved a $2 million entrance fee for NIU to switch conferences in 2026. NIU students provided their thoughts...

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and students are making plans and wondering what kind of Valentine’s Day gift to get their significant other. There are many gifts people may receive for Valentine’s Day such as flowers, candy, chocolate...