... "Love Jones." When we think about iconic rom-coms, “Love Actually” and “Forgetting Sarah Marshall” often come to mind. Even though they are popular movies, I find that one obscure movie from the 90s tends to stand out: “Love Jones.” The...

Illinois’ gun control policies stand out in the Midwest like a rose in snow. While a majority of nearby states put little energy into prioritizing gun safety, Illinois currently maintains the sixth strictest gun control in the nation according to Everytown...

Biden’s plan to pardon offenders of simple marijuana possession is a step in the right direction; however, more work needs to be done in fighting against the war on drugs. Biden announced his plan to pardon U.S. citizens charged or convicted of simple...

Whether you’re a transfer student or have been at NIU since your first year, you’ve had to deal with an academic adviser. Michelle Pickett, director of the academic advising center, believes it is great if an adviser has a degree in the field...

Hurricane Ian swept through Florida earlier this month, leaving many without power and severely damaging communities. Someone has to help rebuild after such a disaster, and who is stepping up to the plate? Migrant workers. Migrants, both documented...

A cascade of hot water feels amazing, but paradise doesn’t last forever. After stepping out of the steamy bathroom, the world is a cold and gloomy place. However, the opposite can be made true by turning the knob to blue. Stepping into a cold shower...

To those left thirsty for hope in a world recently plagued by bad news, look no further. Planned Parenthood has brought positive development to quench that need.  The non-profit organization has announced that it will soon be providing abortions through...

From the chaotic energy of fifth-grade classroom science experiments to the anxiety of the night before a high-school math exam, most people hold memories acquainted with STEM: the educational focus on science, technology, engineering and math in K-12...

You know when your parents say, “don’t wait to go to the doctor,” turns out, they’re right.   This past summer I had what felt like the beginning of a stress cold. There was a lot going on and I wasn’t getting enough sleep, so I assumed...

When something goes wrong in a country, it is only natural to blame its leader. However, President Joe Biden should not be blamed for the recent spike in gas prices.  Do you remember when the pandemic began and gas prices plummeted to nearly two dollars...

By the end of 2022, all of the Chicago Police Department’s radios will be moved to digitally encrypted channels. This move ultimately results in a transition towards a lack of transparency. Police scanners have long been used by many in order to...

The tension in eastern Europe just went up a notch. Nord Stream One, a pair of natural gas pipelines connecting Russia to Germany through the Baltic Sea, have ruptured in what CNBC calls “the single largest release of methane in history.” The incident...