Birds are chirping, flowers are blooming and the sun is shining; you know what that means…spring is here! To students, the surest sign of the season is Spring Break, already behind us. To the calendar, spring didn't officially start until March...

The parents of Ethan Crumbley, the Oxford High School shooter, have been charged with involuntary manslaughter for their role in the shooting. However, they should not be held responsible for Ethan’s actions. Jennifer Crumbley was charged with involuntary...

Via planes, trains and automobiles, there’s a multitude of ways to get around the 21st century. For NIU students, the greenest way is utilizing the DeKalb public bus system, and it’s time to become better acquainted with it.  Most people understand...

If you've been cheated on, you’ve probably heard some plea in an attempt to get you back. Don’t fall for this trick, and don’t take back your ex – it is always a bad idea. “Babe, please take me back. I promise I'll never cheat on you again.”  It’s...

Throughout history, art has acted as a profound bridge between pivotal historical events and the complexity of the human condition. Art encapsulates cultural, social, political and economic facets, often presented in innovative ways for the first time.  The...

NIU is receiving a new water facility through its United States Geological Survey partnership. This facility will be filled with research opportunities and hands-on experiences that NIU students should utilize. USGS is best known for providing research...

Throughout history, women have filled half the human population with a fraction of human rights. Women have been — and continue to be — leaders of strength, compassion and intelligence, creating change despite the patriarchy.  On our campus,...

A young man scrolls instagram and sees his classmates posts. They post their travels, their friends and their accomplishments. The young man feels inferior because his life feels so mundane compared to theirs.  A teenager in today’s world will grow...

While the coverage of climate change is nothing particularly new, the pressing issue doesn’t match actions taken for resolution. We shouldn’t wait for more chaotic weather to arise to prioritize prevention of the climate crisis – it may be too late...

Coming-of-age books are a quintessential part of literature. They help inspire many generations of readers and writers.  Coming-of-age is a genre that attempts to convey how problems commonly affect young people. This is often done in a real and relatable...

With climate change, poverty and human rights violations, it is more crucial than ever to be politically engaged. College students must advocate to make a difference in their communities, express their beliefs and better their lives. Monserrat Garcia,...

The Stevenson Retail Dining Center is not up to par in comparison to other NIU dining halls. The retail style dining of Stevenson isn't as good as the other dorms and should change to a buffet style.  Stanley Collier, a first-year business major,...