Arguably, Disney TV shows peaked in the early 2000s. From a secret agent platypus to a family of wizards, Disney had it all.  If there was one activity that linked most early 2000s kids together, it was watching, and loving, Disney Channel and its...

Midnight study sessions, more often than not, yield hungry college students, and there’s nothing worse than a hangry student. But, while we all wish campus restaurants were open 24/7, NIU has strategically chosen which restaurants to have and their...

If a student experiences educational setbacks when a class isn’t offered, the university has failed them. Undergraduate students at NIU pay an estimated $29,636 per year, according to NIU’s Financial Aid. It’s beyond ridiculous that students...

NIU’s recently announced Sustainability and Climate Action Plan is a great start to fight against climate change, but the university should be mindful of being too ambitious due to unsecured funding. NIU President Lisa Freeman signed a commitment...

Bipartisanship is not a reason to oust the Speaker of the House. By failing to show any form of cooperation, Republican and Democratic members of Congress showed they have no desire to work together, only to be the most powerful party. Failing to celebrate...

For students who may feel embarrassed to use the tutoring centers on campus, don’t be. The Math Assistance Center is one of many  learning tools available to help students reach academic success. All students struggle with schoolwork at times no...

Editor’s note: Digital Managing Editor Joey Trella was born bilaterally deaf. She received her left cochlear implant at 1-year-old and her right side at 5-years-old.  Being stuck between two worlds is no easy feat, especially when it is part of...

Speaker of the House is arguably one of the most important roles played in the U.S. government, so how Kevin McCarthy – the most unfit person for this job – got the position is baffling.  Within the past decade, social media has driven extreme...

Having a four-day workweek is beneficial for many people and should become the new norm. By prioritizing employee well-being and harnessing the benefits of a shorter workweek, businesses can unlock a more engaged and happier workforce. Companies and...

With Halloween approaching, it's time to start planning some scary movie marathons.  Students can watch anything from the family-friendly "Hocus Pocus" to the disturbing "The Shining" or the cult classic "The Rocky Horror Picture Show." But which...

As minutes on the clock tick away, students are trapped in lecture halls, even after the class period is over. The professor keeps going on with the lecture, unaware that class has ended. Professors should be more mindful of students’ time and avoid...