As an opinion columnist, it feels unnerving to have so much political content to write about. Content is flowing out of the White House like a fire hose, out of the president’s mouth, the orders he signs and so much more.  There is too much that...

With spring break just around the corner, you may have plans to go on vacation. Students go to many tourist spots to relax, recharge and unwind.  Which vacation spot is the best to visit over spring break? CANCUN, MEXICO Cancun is a popular...

The Mongolian Lunar New Year, known as Tsagaan Sar, is the first day of the Mongolian lunisolar calendar. Citizens of Mongolia celebrate the lunar new year, which is the first day through three days of the first lunisolar calendar.  Before the day...

As you read books – whether as children or students –  there may be many fictional characters, whether it be from books, TV shows or movies that students relate to and dream of being best friends with. NIU students provided their thoughts on who...

After almost two years of war, Israel and Hamas have signed a hostage release-ceasefire deal on Jan. 17. However, there are multiple reasons to believe that this agreement is only a fragile pause that both sides will take to make a strategic rearrangement,...

TAXIDERMY IS WRONG By: Sofia Didenko, Assistant Opinion Editor Do the living owe bodily autonomy to the dead, when all that's left behind are their bodies? After all, the dead don't have much to say about it.  Despite this, the bodies of the...

As the shortest month of the year comes to a close, the upliftment of Black history should not. February is designated to be Black History Month and the celebration and education of Black culture should be year round.  NIU hosted a plethora of events,...

There are many things that students would change at NIU if given the opportunity. From changing the buses to bringing back the pool, NIU students provided their thoughts on what they would change if they were NIU’s president for a day. Landon Whelchel,...

As the brutal cold of winter has consumed DeKalb, the longing for spring and warmer weather is increasing. The cold weather is not fun for students who must walk outdoors to get to class. NIU students provided their thoughts on the recent cold weather...

There are many buildings across NIU that have different, unique shapes. From Altgeld Hall looking like a castle to Zulauf Hall looking like a cereal box, NIU students provided their thoughts on what building has the most interesting shape. What NIU...