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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks at the Heritage Foundation 50th Anniversary Celebration leadership summit, April 21, in Oxon Hill, Maryland. Opinion Columnist Lucy Atkinson believes that DeSantis' immigration policies are heartless. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

DeSantis’ immigration policies are unacceptable

By Lucy Atkinson, Opinion Editor | April 24, 2023

Intent on making the Sunshine State more hateful than ever before, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is pushing for a new round of heartless immigration legislation. DeSantis, infamous for his “Don’t Say Gay” bill and the resulting clash with Disney,...

Marlee Matlin receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Matlin is a well-known deaf actress who has brought awareness to the deaf community through her many roles in film and TV.

We need more disability representation on screen

By Emily Beebe, News Editor | April 24, 2023

Within the last few years, there has been a rise in Black representation and LGBTQ+ representation throughout the film industry, but there is still a lack of representation for those with disabilities.  Acting is all about accurately and realistically...

Cartoonist Isaac Trusty illustrates several patterns and sensory items on a grid. Opinion Columnist Emily Beebe explains that those with autism can struggle with becoming over stimulated and it is not talked about enough.

Autism: Let’s start the conversation

By Emily Beebe, News Editor | April 23, 2023

Autism is one of the most misunderstood and stigmatized conditions in modern society. It’s crucial we start talking about autism more in our society. We must recognize that autism is not a disease or a choice. April is known as World Autism Month....

A girl skimming through a book while at the library. Opinion Columnist Lucy Atkinson urges students to support their local bookstore in celebration of Independent Bookstore Day.

Support local bookstores this Independent Bookstore Day

By Lucy Atkinson, Opinion Editor | April 20, 2023

Independent Bookstore Day is April 29, and, like all good bookworms, we should be supporting our local bookstores to celebrate this bibliophile’s holiday. The recent history of American bookstores seems like a plotline straight out of an action novel.   Since...

A group of engineers watch as their instructor writes on the board. Many types of jobs don't require a four-year college degree.

College isn’t mandatory for career success

By Emily Beebe, News Editor | April 20, 2023

People are usually told at some point in their lives that they need to go to college if they want to be successful. Despite this, there are many different careers where you can be just as successful without a four-year college degree. College is expensive...

A female student talking with her boss while holding a pen. Senior columnist Angelina Padilla-Tompkins believes college students should not stress about getting internships over the summer and should enjoy it instead.

It’s OK if you don’t have a summer internship

By Angelina Padilla-Tompkins, Former Editor in Chief | April 19, 2023

The end of the school year can cause many students to feel stressed with finals, but one aspect that isn't discussed enough is the stress of finding the perfect summer internship. There is way too much pressure placed on students to make the most of their...

Cartoonist Isaac Trusty illustrates Jack Arends Hall, School of Art and Design in five different styles, showing the many dimensions there are to art students and their work.

Visual art students deserve our attention

By Lucy Atkinson, Opinion Editor | April 19, 2023

Stepping into NIU’s School of Art and Design building for the first time feels a bit like stepping into a miniature wonderland. Paintings and sketches of all colors adorn the walls; and curious statues, spectacular displays or sculpted characters...

Protesters gather before former President Donald Trump arrives in a motorcade for a deposition in New York Thursday, April 13, 2023. Opinion Columnist Emily Beebe believes Trump is a great example of why we need to hold elected officials to a higher standard of morals. (AP Photo/Craig Ruttle)

Felony convictions should disqualify electoral candidates

By Emily Beebe, News Editor | April 18, 2023

In a society that values justice and fairness, it is concerning when elected officials have a criminal history or potential criminal liability.  We expect our leaders to be virtuous and law-abiding citizens who can lead by example and maintain the...

Street Interviews: What are your thoughts on a TikTok ban?

By Lucy Atkinson, Opinion Editor | April 18, 2023

DeKALB – Fearful China is gathering sensitive data, and threatening American security, through the popular social media app, some congressional officials are advocating for a TikTok ban. However, last month’s infamous (and rather senseless) quizzing...

(left) Chris Pratt, Chris Pine, Chris Hemsworth and Chris Evans are smiling at the camera. There is a strongly contested debate of which of the Chrises is the best. (Gage Skidmore/Elen Nivrae | WIkimedia Commons)

Poll: Who is the best Chris?

By Angelina Padilla-Tompkins, Former Editor in Chief | April 18, 2023

Individuals named Chris seem to dominate the acting community, but the question is: Which one is the best?  Chris Pratt  Son-in-law to Arnold Schwarzenegger and star of Marvel’s “Guardians of the Galaxy,” Chris Pratt is truly an intriguing individual.  Pratt...

A person with an owl on one shoulder and a bird flying off the other symbolizing the moving vs. night owl.

Poll: Are you a morning person or a night owl?

By Nanette Nkolomoni, Copy Editor | April 17, 2023

I used to be a night owl. I hated mornings and always felt the most productive during the night despite my tired eyes. This was largely due to my sleep schedule. At night, I would frequently fight my sleep whether it was because I had to complete an assignment,...

Cinderella's castle standing tall as the symbol of Disney World in Orlando, FL. Opinion Columnist Emily Beebe believes that Gov. Ron DeSantis needs stand down in the fight for Disney's trademark.

It’s Disney World, not DeSantis’ World

By Emily Beebe, News Editor | April 17, 2023

The magical world of Disney has captured the hearts of millions and has become an unmistakable part of American culture. However, recent issues involving Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Disney World’s intellectual property rights have caused controversy...