I was troubled and disturbed by a column run on Tuesday, titled “Raising minimum wage: troubles for businesses, workers.”First off, Ms. New begins by quoting a very reliable source, Robert B. Reich, former secretary of labor, as saying that a hike...
A lot of thought must be given when you consider getting a credit card, especially at this age.I am here to tell you that getting one during your college years isn’t nearly as bad as most people make it out to be.In fact, having one can actually bring...
The obvious truth is women eventually lose the ability to conceive with the onset of menopause. I wanted to find out if this urge to bear children, also known as “baby fever,” was a real phenomenon in the female psyche or just a myth.According to...
Sometimes I wish going to college was more like playing The Sims.According to The Sims website, “The Sims 3” is a game in which you can “fulfill [your Sims’] wishes to earn points toward their ultimate lifetime happiness, or ignore them and watch...
College is a time for connecting students to an entire world of opportunities, experiences and — most importantly — the chance to learn new things.The things students learn in college can be great tools for making it out in the world when they graduate.Most...
The student mothers of NIU are a group of people who deserve a great amount of respect.There are many sacrifices all college students must make in their quest for higher education.Some students served in the military in order to receive college benefits...
I try to eat healthy, but sometimes I have the feeling my schedule makes it impossible.Convinced I wasn’t alone in this feeling, I set out to ask fellow students how their dietary habits may differ when they’re on the go.“They change because you’re...
Fast food workers around the nation decided to strike, asking for $15 an hour, on Thursday.Robert B. Reich, former secretary of labor, said in a MoveOn.org petition that McDonald’s and Walmart “can easily afford to pay them $15 an hour without causing...
It is not necessary to spend a lot of money to adopt a smart and healthy diet.There are some instances where spending a little more right now may go a long way toward not only your future health, but also feeling good immediately. I consider myself quite...
Going to parties, meeting new people and making crazy memories all add up to the whole “college experience.”As exciting as the first few days in college may seem, it can be quite easy to get too caught up in the fun and subconsciously push one’s...
With another school year upon us, there are a few things we have to remember: our schedules, our pencils and our manners.Etiquette is not a lost art; it’s especially important to remember that when we are in the classroom, the workplace and the restaurant....
I embarrassingly admit I probably know less about Harry Potter than anybody else in the world.So, in honor of my lack of awareness of that dude with a “Z” scarred on his face, I embarked on a journey Tuesday to discover what this whole Harry Potter...
