The American Dental Association celebrates National Children’s Dental Health Month in February. NIU students aren’t children, but as generally new adults – sandwiched between academic responsibilities and social obligations – we’re a bit infamous...
By Sofia Didenko, Assistant Opinion Editor
| February 5, 2025
The power of a simple compliment is often undervalued. We hesitate, second-guess and let moments slip away where a simple word or two could have made someone’s day.
Most people know when spoken with sincerity, compliments can be transformative;...
In an economic climate plagued by inflation with an ever-increasing cost of living, protecting ordinary people, not the top 1%, in the U.S. is important. Our laws should reflect this and value consumer rights over corporations.
In 2025, Illinois introduced...
NIU is set to move from the Mid-American Conference to the Mountain West Conference for football in 2026. On Jan. 7, the NIU Board of Trustees approved a $2 million entrance fee for NIU to switch conferences in 2026.
NIU students provided their thoughts...
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and students are making plans and wondering what kind of Valentine’s Day gift to get their significant other. There are many gifts people may receive for Valentine’s Day such as flowers, candy, chocolate...
I never understood the hype around sports; I could appreciate the competition, but I certainly couldn’t get behind learning the players, the stats or their paths to greatness. That was until my sister began playing lacrosse and I became a travel companion...
Valentine’s Day is around the corner, and love is in the air at NIU. Many couples are fixing up the perfect gift for their significant other. For those who are single, it can feel like a day highlighting their lonely status. However, being single on...
As a college student, you may be looking for places to eat if you’re tired of dining hall food. Or you may be looking for fast food places to go with your friends.
NIU students provided their thoughts on the best fast food place.
What is the...
The crushing 2024 presidential election has left large groups, especially Latinos and immigrants, in a state of panic and terror. But this state of panic is not widespread, is exaggerated and exacerbated by left-wing media.
It happened to me several...
Since Jan. 20, President Donald Trump’s second administration has put 19 executive orders in place. However, among some of the winings of the current government, even before taking possession, the reverse of the decision to ban TikTok on U.S. territory...
