A student goes to use their phone in class, the professor catches the student on their phone and tells them to put it away. In their class, this professor enforces a strict policy against using electronics. More professors should enforce a strict no-technology...
By Tamya Burch, Social Media Coordinator
| November 7, 2023
The great Christmas tree debate has started as families wonder when is the best time to put up their tree.
One of the major traditions of the holiday is putting up a Christmas tree dressed in colorful lights and ornaments. But, when is it too soon...
By Kahlil Kambui, Assistant News Editor
| November 6, 2023
The communal showers and bathrooms on campus are disgusting, to put it best. There’s either a strange stain on the floor or a terrible smell coming from the ceiling.
Students have a part in keeping their bathrooms clean for themselves and others....
By Olivia Zapf, Editor in Chief
| November 6, 2023
NIU should invest in more therapy dogs because of their benefits to the mental health of the NIU community. By helping students, faculty and staff, therapy dogs can assist in developing healthy mentalities throughout NIU.
Additionally, the increasing...
A new Victor E. Huskie statue was unveiled in downtown DeKalb. While a nice gesture, it's ugly.
The statue is a painted Victor E. mascot holding up the Huskie hand symbol. However, the statue isn’t even a 1:1 recreation. It is significantly shorter...
In today’s society, cancel culture is a force to be reckoned with. It’s a movement for people who want change and accountability for serious problems in society. However, cancel culture for minor offenses is harmful, which would be the case for Drew...
By Kahlil Kambui, Assistant News Editor
| November 3, 2023
Illinois is taking a step in the right direction when it comes to protecting the environment. The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency is encouraging Illinois residents to buy an electric vehicle by providing rebates when purchasing an electric car...
Amazon Pharmacy's drone medication delivery service may prove risky. Drone delivery raises privacy concerns, as it uses sensors and cameras to make deliveries, making customers feel watched in their homes.
Amazon's drone delivery service now delivers...
Given his controversial views on vaccinations and foreign policy, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s decision to run as an independent is a negative turn of events. Although he claims to challenge the two-party system, he’s only giving voters a different radical...
By Olivia Zapf, Editor in Chief
| November 1, 2023
Students are not adequately taught how to critically evaluate the authenticity of advertisement claims. Education on the critical evaluation of information should expand to advertisements.
Illinois was the first state to introduce news literacy courses,...
