The Student Association Senate canceled its meeting Sunday because of the Super Bowl — as if the senators didn’t need to form committees or discuss anything that is important.SA Senate has been talking about fixing voter turnout for its elections,...
Gen. eds are the latest in a string of changes at NIU, and it is the program that needs the most help.If gen. eds are around to help students “attain a sound liberal education and to acquire sufficient general knowledge and intellectual versatility...
Animal rights activists know all too well the struggle of trying to expose the dangers and moral issues of factory farming. I should know; I’m one of them.At least that was the case until developments sprang up in the pursuit of raising awareness of...
Gov. Pat Quinn delivered the State of the State Wednesday, an address filled with ambitious promises to lay the foundation for a better Illinois.His goals, although commendable and attainable, lack crucial elements that would benefit students.Education...
PassThe general education program is finally getting a necessary face lift.The plan is to make gen. eds more relevant to students and their majors. This will make our time and money spent as students worth the while and financial burden.NIU is taking...
PassThe College of Education is offering a diversity film series.It is nice to see the College of Education strive to create a diverse content selection, with movies ranging in topic from ethnicity to sexual orientation.They will be showing an array of...
Starting off a semester right — and staying on track — is a struggle students and professors share.Professors, whose jobs students don’t often see beyond the lecture hall, have more to do than thump a textbook and talk at a sleep-deprived, coffee-fueled...
Eating around a workout seems counterproductive, but your body needs food for fuel and to repair muscles.The most important macronutrients to consume around a workout are carbohydrates and protein.Carbs are converted to glucose in the body, which is the...
PassAll the Facebook statuses and tweets out there are about the two snow days NIU and a majority of the Chicagoland area have received this lovely week.Having two days off is more perfect than waking up to a sunny morning of birds chirping and Cinderella...
Singers are facing controversy because they’re mixing sexualized lyrics, music videos and performances with feminism.The definition of feminist doesn’t state that anyone who claims the adjective isn’t allowed to show off his or her body; it is advocacy...
I appreciate your editorial on gun law facts so students can be aware for their own protection.The rules and regulations on “concealed carry” are well intentioned, but appear poorly thought out with regard to student safety.They leave all on campus...
Even with the Recreation Center closing on Monday and Tuesday there is no excuse not to exercise.I know it will be much easier to sit inside and wait until the Rec. opens, but sitting around isn’t the best choice for your health.“Being inside and...
