American high schools put too much emphasis on the Advanced Placement Program, despite alternative options that increase chances of success for students. Students are failing to be adequately prepared by the program, according to a 2021 study published...

With inflation and cost of living on the rise, it is getting harder for people to buy basic necessities to survive and live comfortably. Because of this, people have resulted from shoplifting to meet these needs.  You may have heard the saying “if...

In the age of technology, audiobooks and e-books are increasingly becoming more popular as buying books with one button becomes more convenient. Getting out of the house and visiting a local library tends to be forgotten by individuals looking for something...

Every day, countless lives are cut short due to organ failure. Being an organ donor, whether that be for family members or strangers, can prevent people from losing their lives. Donating organs to family members is crucial in order to have them live a...

Retired in 2013, the Lincoln Hall dormitories have sat empty for a decade. After allowing the building to sit empty for years, NIU decided to tear down the structure and build a Health Informatics Technology Center on the property to bridge the gap between...

Now that the presence of cable television has seemingly become obsolete in the modern American household, we need to find the answer to an almost decade old question: Which streaming service is the best?  NETFLIX Starting off with perhaps the parent...

Students at NIU were welcomed warmly to campus over the past week, settling into their dorms and then beginning classes the following Monday. Within less than a week on campus, however, students were already being informed through email of a sexual...

Power lines ripped down by hurricane Dora sparked wildfires that ravaged Maui, Hawaii. Drought conditions and strong winds catalyzed the blaze that decimated the region of Lahaina on Aug. 8.  The death toll has exceeded over 100 people and has displaced...

In early August, Ohio voters rejected Issue 1, an amendment that would have made future amendments to the state’s constitution more difficult to implement. While the rejection is a victory, it’s disappointing to witness the political manipulation...

The hall is crowded. The lights are dimmed. Each person’s shoulders are pushing up on at least two other sets of shoulders. It smells like stale beer with an undercurrent of sweat. The show was set to start at 7 p.m., but it’s now almost 8 p.m. Your...

For years, there has been a stigma surrounding the talk of menstrual cycles. This stigma needs to end. Having a period is perfectly normal, and people need to have access to hygiene products.  The average person who menstruates has about 450 periods...