While everyone should exercise their right to vote, it doesn’t mean they should go into the polling places without knowing anything about whom or what they are voting for. Citizens of this country should be informed so they can make a sound decision...

There are good ways to disagree with free speech and bad ways to disagree with free speech. Stealing campaign signs and defacing political artwork fall into the latter category. During election season, free speech becomes even more important. As Americans,...

A self-proclaimed computer geek has invented a new tech toy. It’s not for your average tech-savvy individual, but for the individual who doesn’t mind being a bit selfish and rude. San Francisco resident Mitch Altman constructed a $15 keychain gadget...

Among every college student’s essentials are books, pens and, of course, paper. Somehow, a building dedicated to graduates just doesn’t make the list. Information Technology Services’ inconvenient new card-swiping system, designed to regulate the...

An NIU Huskies specialty license plate is one thing, but a plate proclaiming a political message - such as the anti-abortion message “Choose Life,” a plate option in Tennessee - takes license plates to another level. If motorists are going to be allowed...

Although politicos have every right to be concerned about the legalization of growing industrial hemp, they, like many people, shouldn’t become dazed about the actual use of the crop. Currently, industrial hemp is illegal to grow in Illinois, even for...

Kegs-and-eggs starts at 5 a.m., and tailgating begins at noon - Homecoming weekend will undoubtedly be a time of much “celebrating,” but students should remember to enjoy the weekend festivities safely and responsibly. Today kicks off the weekend...

More than 70 people who committed crimes as 16- and 17-year-olds are on death row - and that’s where they should stay. Courts often try juveniles of this age as adults, so they should be punished as adults. In 1993, Christopher Simmons was one of two...

It’s time to get out your red and black face paint and NIU gear to show your Huskies pride - Homecoming has arrived. But don’t wait until the game Saturday to start the festivities. The Campus Activity Board has provided events all week and will continue...

New York Times reporter Judith Miller set an example for journalists everywhere Thursday when she refused to reveal confidential sources and, as a result, could face up to 18 months in jail. U.S. District Judge Thomas F. Hogan held Miller in civil contempt...

NIU officials should be commended for recognizing that the rising cost of textbooks is a problem that needs to be addressed sooner rather than later. The University Council’s decision to form a committee that will examine ways to alleviate high textbook...