By Lucy Atkinson, Opinion Editor
| February 15, 2023
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...
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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...
Individuals and families from across the globe travel to the United States to see our many attractions, but once they arrive they find themselves frustrated by the lack of aid for non-English speakers.
The United States has roughly 79.9 million international...
Former Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has stepped down as New Zealand’s leader, but she deserves our warm-hearted praise both for her accomplishments in office as well as her final decision.
Politically active and a member of the New Zealand Labor...
Scary movies are mostly known for being watched during this Halloween season, but they can be watched anytime. A lot of people like scary movies. I, however, am not one of those people.
The first time I ever watched a scary movie was when I was 9...
Many people will tell you they hate Valentine’s day, but I say embrace it!
Hating on a holiday dedicated explicitly to love is just childish and cynical. When someone openly bashes Valentine’s Day, picture the boy at a school dance who thinks...
