Let’s stop for a moment and ask ourselves a question: How many conflicts are happening right now? How many countries are in crisis right now?  We all know what is happening in Ukraine and Palestine. Eastern Europe is experiencing one of the biggest...

Many students on campus have had the pleasure – or lack thereof – of experiencing the Huskie Bus Line. There are 12 bus routes that you can use to go to grocery stores, residence halls and academic buildings, among other spots. However, many students...

Breakfast – the most important meal of the day.  But let’s face it – college students have their own quirky take on what makes a “balanced” breakfast. It’s National Better Breakfast Month, so with a dash of sarcasm, let’s dive into the...

From commentary of specialists and polls, the general consensus seems to be that Democrats are more confident in their candidate compared to Republicans after the Sept. 10 presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald...

ANIMATED TV BETTER THAN LIVE-ACTION By: Jackson Shields, Opinion Columnist Consider the story of David and Goliath. David, the young and scrawny shepherd, stands before the towering Goliath with only a slingshot and a single stone; he faces insurmountable...

At NIU, many of us college kids are new to the world of adulting. Our childhood memories are still pretty fresh, and we’re figuring out how to manage social relationships, bills, work commitments and less time for carefree play.  We’re also...

One part of my life I feel luckiest for is having a sister.  When I was born, mine brought a dandelion to the hospital to greet me with, clutched in her tiny, toddler fingers. Every day after that, my sister – who is two years older than me –...

Imagine a college football game stripped of its soul, reduced to mere athleticism without the electrifying presence of the marching band. NIU needs the marching band more than ever, and we are taking it for granted at our football games. The football...

It’s not outrageous for workers to request a tip. Stop getting your feelings hurt when they do; be courteous and spread a little green joy next time you go out to eat. TIPPING CULTURE IN AMERICA Compared to other countries, Americans tip far more...

On March 22, 2024, hip-hop’s boogeyman returned from a 10-month silence to do what he does best: shake the industry awake. With a single feature verse on Future and Metro Boomin’s collaboration project “We Don’t Trust You,” Kendrick Lamar put...

On September 15, the Latino Resource Center will begin to celebrate Latino Heritage Month, hosting several events about how Latin culture has influenced modern American history. There will also be several celebrations throughout the month to remember...