Balancing your sleep with school is hard. With late night study sessions, all nighters studying for exams or even late-night college parties, it's hard to get good quality sleep, and it may seem like the school system is working against that.  The...

The 2000s were a time of iconic TV shows. The biggest debate in the 2000s, and even still today, was whether children gravitated towards Disney or Nickelodeon shows. For every Disney kid, there’s a Nickelodeon kid. What was the best Nickelodeon show...

It’s time for companies and communities worldwide to join hands in a concerted effort to prioritize reusable cups. Adopting reusable cups not only protects the environment but also sets the stage for a more sustainable future – one sip at a time. In...

NIU can’t expect students to be productive and get their homework done if they can’t access reliable Wi-Fi. NIU needs to do better at improving Wi-Fi for students.  It is imperative that NIU’s internet improves, both for students and staff....

NIU has a litter problem, but it isn’t solely the responsibility of the NIU Grounds department. Students need to take a greater role in keeping their campus clean. With the large number of trash receptacles throughout campus, it is not difficult...

American news outlets seem to do everything in their power to attain good ratings, rather than provide accurate and non misleading information.  A prime example of the failure to present all sides of an issue is regarding the recent attack on Israel. Hamas’...

If NIU doesn’t want students to leave on weekends, then it needs to give students a reason to stay. NIU has a well-known reputation as a “suitcase” or “backpack” school – a university that is comprised of students that come to campus for...

Generation Z needs to develop a saving mindset rather than spending money. In recent years, Gen Z has had a major problem impulsively spending money, with almost half impulsively purchasing a product they saw on social media, according to BankRate. Impulsive...

Misogyny is certainly not a new problem facing women, although it may be surprising to learn that it’s not just men who are capable of being sexist. Internalized misogyny is the subconscious projection of sexist ideas onto other women or onto themselves,...

Those who work should not be obligated to cover up tattoos or remove piercings, as the process restricts individuality and undermines workplace diversity. It is crucial that individuals feel like they can express themselves.  One third of the U.S....

Most college courses require students to take a midterm exam, which may significantly impact their mental health and academic standing if they perform poorly. It is unfair to expect college students to spend their whole week studying, even if it seems...