In recent years, El Salvador’s president, Nayib Bukele, has become popular because of his controversial ways of handling crime and his interviews and speeches where he hints at the authoritarian characteristics of his government. However, dictator or...

On Feb. 2 the groundhog saw his shadow, and on Wednesday snow returned to NIU. With the holidays mostly behind us – no more peppermint cocoa and gift exchanging – sometimes it’s hard to appreciate winter weather.  We’ve all spent time clutching...

Football and basketball are two popular, athletically demanding sports. If the players were to leave the game they’ve practiced for years and try out the other, would basketball or football players fare better? NBA PLAYERS WOULD TRANSITION TO THE...

Throughout life, friendships and relationships are made, whether with classmates, coworkers or random strangers. However, people should not feel pressured to stay in a friendship or relationship if they don’t want to, and especially if the friendship...

During his first week in office, President Donald Trump declared a national emergency and signed over 50 executive orders, while revoking previous ones set by past presidents, targeting subjects such as immigrants, the World Health Organization, transgender...

With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, students may be figuring out plans, whether with their partner or their friends. NIU students provided their thoughts on the best date spot and their plans for Valentine’s Day. What are your plans...

February is best known for Valentine’s Day: The designated day for love, decadent chocolates and fuzzy, pink socks. If for nothing else, use the holiday as an opportunity to celebrate the unique loves of your life.  A popular way to discuss how...

People may have dreams of being a character in their favorite movie, or better yet, living in a movie universe.  From the Marvel franchise to the “Hunger Games,” NIU students gave their thoughts on what movie universe they would want to live in. Edward...

As adults, we may have future goals to start our own business. From Etsy shops to bookstores, we can do anything we set our mind to. NIU students provided their thoughts on what business they would start. Jersey Kimbrough, a first-year medical laboratory...

Ever since I was a little girl, I always had something to do to keep me busy. In middle school, I made duct tape wallets and jewelry. Every weekend my grandma would take me to a craft store to stock up on supplies because the whole family knew I loved...

The TikTok ban and the app’s immediate return caused confusing whiplash for a lot of young TikTok users in mid-January. TikTok’s CEO Shou Zi Chew was quick to thank President Donald Trump for saving the platform. But remain wary, Generation Z, Trump...