As Halloween quickly approaches, one of the first creatures that may come to mind alongside ghosts and witches are black cats, the beloved pet the world has come to love for their association with the holiday. Black cats are common symbols of Halloween...

How did we go from carving turnips and frightening evil spirits to carving pumpkins and creating Jack-o'-Lanterns?  Halloween traditions, such as going around our neighborhoods asking for candy, dressing up in creative costumes and carving pumpkins...

The mullet can be seen sported by men and women alike, and when paired with the right face can actually be incredibly stylish. However, if not worn by the right person, this short in the front and long in the back cut is a fashion fail.  The mullet...

Students should join organizations on campus in order to enhance their college experience. Joining organizations in college can have numerous benefits for students, both personally and professionally. The Student Government Association recently approved...

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’...