Students cannot be helpless and must learn to protect their bank accounts against possible scams.Going to college means gaining financial responsibility and protecting one’s money from scammers. When student loans are already being dumped on our heads,...

Progress has been made in terms of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer/questioning acceptance on campus, but as October nears, which is LGBTQ history month, students should recognize the importance of continued awareness on issues members of...

I turned on CBS Sports Saturday Sept. 10 about 15 minutes before the time listed on the University of South Florida schedule available on the Internet — about 4:45 p.m. EDT, 5:45 p.m. our time. Not surprisingly, the University of Conneticut versus Navy...

Point: NIU general fee worth the costIan TancunColumnistNIU’s mandatory general fee is a worthwhile expense for students because of the services provided under the fee. Access to all sporting events, the Campus Recreation Center, fitness facilities,...

NIU administration cannot be put entirely at fault for the 5 percent enrollment decrease it experienced this fall, as the majority of Illinois public universities are experiencing major enrollment declines.NIU blamed the decrease on the continuing population...

A sexual assault allegation made Aug. 16 against an NIU Greek Organization/Social Fraternity brings to light an important campus issue — sexual assault education must be provided in order to prevent these unfortunate situations.Beyond this, students...

Pass: The Gender and Sexuality Resource Center has brought gender pronouns into the spotlight, urging students to discuss transgender issues.The Gender and Sexuality Resource Center has brought gender pronouns into the spotlight, urging students to discuss...

NIU should have been more vocal in its recent elimination of the printing quota for students. In order to make up for the confusion caused by this change, professors should now be more flexible in transitioning to a digital curriculum.The printing quota...

Students should consider switching from their store-bought bath products to all-natural, organically-made alternatives.Chemicals and toxins can be absorbed through skin and transferred into the bloodstream without us knowing, according to the Centers...

Pass: Huskie Xpress makes it easier for students to go homeStudents from the Chicago-area now have the transportation to get to and from NIU.Huskie Xpress offers affordable transportation during the weekends for students to travel to the city and go home.The...

New and returning college students should be aware that secret records may be maintained about them in spite of the intent of the Federal Education Rights and Privacy Act to protect them from such abuse by administrators.After the 2008 shooting at NIU,...

Point:Brooklyn HarperColumnistStudents should feel safe on campus because NIU has taken many precautions to ensure the safety of students. Regardless of the activities happening in the DeKalb area, students have a safe place here. That is the beauty of...