I never understood the hype around sports; I could appreciate the competition, but I certainly couldn’t get behind learning the players, the stats or their paths to greatness. That was until my sister began playing lacrosse and I became a travel companion...

Valentine’s Day is around the corner, and love is in the air at NIU. Many couples are fixing up the perfect gift for their significant other. For those who are single, it can feel like a day highlighting their lonely status. However, being single on...

The crushing 2024 presidential election has left large groups, especially Latinos and immigrants, in a state of panic and terror. But this state of panic is not widespread, is exaggerated and exacerbated by left-wing media.  It happened to me several...

Since Jan. 20, President Donald Trump’s second administration has put 19 executive orders in place. However, among some of the winings of the current government, even before taking possession, the reverse of the decision to ban TikTok on U.S. territory...

On Inauguration Day, President Donald Trump signed an executive order which changed the official name of Mount Denali to Mount McKinley. The stripping of the mountain’s indigenous name glorifies the disrespectful, arrogant man who approved it and is...

Throughout your college journey, there are many things that you wish you would’ve known before starting college, such as the importance of getting involved, staying ahead in classes and seeking help when you need it. NIU students gave their thoughts...

I went to a family gathering recently and realized the different ways people want to keep memories. To me, memories are doing things and living in the moment, not saying “cheese” while looking at a camera just to get the perfect picture for social...

The NIU dining halls provide a wide variety of foods for students to eat. Almost every residence hall has a cafeteria in it, all with their own unique qualities. Some dining halls have better food than others, but overall the experience is very similar...

All my life I’ve struggled with perfectionism. I’ve always felt like I needed to get a 4.0 in school and not make any mistakes both academically and personally. This constant pressure in my life to be perfect is something that has negatively impacted...

College is dreadfully busy for me, and finding time to relax without feeling guilty is tough. I need to attend class and take notes, but the instructor is dull and I can’t get a good idea for my steampunk story out of my head. My homework keeps...

The rising national debt of the United States has increased interest in reducing federal spending, and social security is one of the government’s most expensive programs. Raising the retirement age would decrease the cost of social security and increase...

When the pollution appeared in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, I began to wonder how bad the air has been since I’ve lived in the United States. The toxic air that fills your lungs makes you cough and makes you wear face masks all the time.   On Dec. 9,...