NIU students need to stay informed on other state universities and their changes to higher education due to state budget cuts as an example for what their future may look like.Illinois’ eight-month budget impasse has caused college students to ask themselves...

Students should use their spring break to be productive and prevent later stress. If students get bombarded with work, it could take away from the other opportunities that spring break allows so it is best to plan things out at a pace that suits the individual...

Pass:The Green Initiative could spark more green movements.NIU continues to take steps towards having a cleaner campus. The Green Office initiative is an initiative sponsored by the Student Association to make offices on campus greener.The initiative...

NIU students need to stay informed on other state universities and their changes to higher education due to state budget cuts as an example for what their future may look like.Illinois’ eight-month budget impasse has caused college students to ask themselves...

Pass:Because of the Give Something Back Foundation, NIU will be receiving $1 million in scholarship money for future Huskies, which may help improve the enrollment for NIU as more students will be able to afford tuition without loans.Illinois high school...

Before students head home or to their spring break destinations next week, they should vote early in the 2016 primary election to make sure their voice is heard.Spring break is from Sunday to March 20, which means many students may not be in DeKalb for...

Pass: Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education to hold concussion panelDepartment of Kinesiology and Physical Education will hold a panel discussion to discuss how concussions affect young, developing minds on March 22.This is great way for...

PASSSevere weather tips helpful to studentsTo recognize Severe Weather Preparedness week, NIU has sent out several messages to inform students about emergency procedures.These weather safety tips show NIU actively cares and tries to keep students safe...

Students may think only focusing on school is best, but having a job while attending a university is beneficial.While grants and scholarships can help pay for college, it is difficult for many students to earn enough from them to fully pay their tuition....

March 1 marks the beginning of Women's History Month, a very important part of American History. I watched several friends post pictures wearing the 'This is What a Feminist Looks Like' sticker that they received from the Center for the Study of Women,...

NIU should make its buildings more disability friendly by updating old facilities and fixing elevators. Also, students should become more aware of how to support fellow students with disabilities.The Disability Resource Center makes sure students with...

Pass:The Student Association will be working to install new locks, chosen by students, at the Recreation Center. The change of locks could help prevent future theft which is a concern when people have to keep their things in a public place. Students can...