Do you ever just stop for a second and listen? When you’re near a group of people you love, do you ever stop and hear how lovely they are?
Often, when I’m alone in my room, I hear my roommates bustling about the shared living space through our...
I remember in 2016, when President Donald Trump was first elected, the world felt different; things didn’t feel as happy as they felt when Barack Obama was President. It felt like people had lost all hope they had for the future. I went to school that...
According to the meteorological calendar, spring began March 1, and according to the astronomical calendar, spring starts March 20.
Both calendars are accurate in representing the changing seasons, but they measure different natural cycles.
In...
March is Women’s History Month, a time to celebrate women for who they are and their accomplishments. Women make up around half of the population, so it’s important that we use this time to celebrate them.
NIU students provided their thoughts on...
The city of DeKalb received a $50,000 grant for a new initiative to put police on Huskie Buses. While this may not seem necessary, this grant was specifically applied for to be used in this initiative and could not have gone to other areas of safety.
The...
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,...
