With streaming services, it’s a lot easier to become immersed in foreign cinema than it used to be, and more people need to make an effort to find films that may be unknown to them but have the potential to become something fantastic. While most Americans...
By Yari Tapia, Lifestyle Writer
| September 17, 2021
On Sept. 4, several federal benefit programs expired, leaving over 7 million people affected. Three out of four of these benefit programs were for pandemic relief. Although many places of employment have long returned to business, the COVID-19 pandemic...
I assumed I would feel refreshed from a lack of Latino stereotypes in Jon M. Chu’s adaptation of "In the Heights."
But then, I watched the film.
Chu’s adaptation, written by "Hamilton" creator Lin-Manuel Miranda, explores the dreams of the...
Forget the days of seeing civilians swiping left or right on their off time to find a Tinder match, because a new app from '90s sensation Nintendo has made a striking comeback with a swift swipe up to catch ‘em all — Pokemon GO.The app has netted...
Professors should be more lenient with their individual attendance policies so students’ grades won’t suffer if they have to miss class for an emergency.Since NIU does not have a set attendance policy, professors should be more understanding toward...
No. 3: Michelle Obama’s “Drink Up” campaign is pointlessFirst lady Michelle Obama’s campaign for healthier children released an initiative in connection with Partnership for a Healthier America to get Americans to drink more water.There are three...
Teachers used to be seen as important members of society. Today their profession is one of the most devalued in the nation. Randy Turner, a Missouri public school teacher, would certainly agree. Last month he wrote a blog titled “A Warning to Young...
Holly New Columnist The debate about Boy Scouts of America (BSA) allowing gay members is not really about homosexual people at all. In reality, it’s just another long-winded debate about privacy. BSA is an independent group with Christian foundations....
Twelve years ago the Netherlands became the first country to legalize same-sex marriage. Since then, several countries have followed in the same progressive footsteps. It has been a triumphant decade for LGBT communities all over the world. More recently,...
Sometimes, I’m not very proud to live in Illinois. From our crooked politicians to our increasing debt, Illinois has a lot of room for improvement. I decided I wanted to seek out something that makes Illinois unique and interesting, something I could...
With the summer fast approaching and finals week within reaching distance, students are ready to put all textbooks away and take a long, well-deserved break from anything that requires thinking. I should warn you, my fellow Huskies, that completely flushing...
Summer classes are probably the last thing college students want to think about around this time of the semester, but consider how the benefits can outweigh the cons. Summer classes are a great way to get credits in a short amount of time. Some local...
