Why did you feel it was necessary to explain the basic principles of journalism to me?  I’m asking because you’ve also just shared that journalism is not your major, and I’ve just shared it’s the discipline I’ve been studying for three years.  I...

On June 26, 2015, the Supreme Court ruled in Obergefell v. Hodges in favor of same-sex marriage in all 50 states. The fight for equality was successful for U.S. citizens as the Supreme Court decided that same-sex marriage was guaranteed in the 14th Amendment.  Now,...

MERCURY RETROGRADE IS A SUPERSTITION By: Lucy Atkinson, Opinion Columnist Astrological topics like Mercury retrograde and zodiac signs are no doubt interesting conversation starters, but they shouldn’t play a dramatic role in dictating your hopes...

The role of a free press in a democratic society is to hold those in power accountable and inform the public with factual unbiased reporting. Any media policy that seeks to control or manipulate the flow of information is a direct threat to this foundational...

Lollapalooza is one of the most popular music festivals in the U.S. Lollapalooza will occur from July 31 through Aug. 3 at Grant Park in Chicago. The official Lollapalooza lineup was released on their official Instagram page March 18, with their day-by-day...

Prior to the 2024 election, concern was raised over the Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025. Many accused it of supporting a Christian Nationalist agenda in the U.S. There is simply too much to talk about regarding Project 2025, so I will instead focus...

NIU offers different restaurants on campus such as Qdoba, Einstein Bros. Bagels and Starbucks. Although students may enjoy these alternatives to the dining halls, students may wish that there were other restaurant options on campus. What restaurant...

In today’s day and age, harassment and bullying have become a prominent component of the American school system. Whether it be on the basis of body type, race, sexuality or just individuals being cruel, millions of children experience some form of bullying...

President Donald Trump issued an executive order on March 14 to cut more government agencies, continuing to shrink the federal government. Whilst all of these agencies are important, the Institute of Museum and Library Services, which funds and supports...

BREAKS SHOULD BE USED TO WORK: By: Ethan Ernst, Opinion Columnist Humans can’t work all the time; our bodies and minds need rest, and the quality of our work deteriorates without it. However, we also have limited time and the world never stops...