Over the years, there have been many celebrity scandals, such as Ellen DeGeneres being toxic to her staff on her show, or even cheating scandals among celebrities such as Dave Grohl. While celebrities can be role models for people, society tends to...

How to get through another three years of the Trump Administration without emotional burnout – or denial – is an ugly conundrum. If these first eight months have left you feeling hopeless and scared, remember the need for good news is a thirst you...

Birth rates are on the decline and tension between genders are on the rise world wide. Why? Because the people in power simply aren't giving women anything to work with. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in 2024, the birth...

Live action adaptations of books have been around for a long time. For example, “Jaws”, widely regarded as the first blockbuster film, was based on a novel; as was Jurassic Park, another Steven Spielberg creation. Many high profile novel/live action...

What if you got your drivers license, graduated college or got married later in life instead of at the expected age? Would that make your life any less meaningful? People should live their lives however they want, and society needs to stop assigning...

It can be difficult to find fashionable, current and affordable clothes in today’s economy— especially with social media usage growing rampantly, wanna-be influencers portraying lavish lifestyles and fancy outings that feature countless luxury items. It...

It is extremely necessary to stop labeling supporting Palestinians as antisemitic. The belief that these two phenomena are inherently tied together at all times is unethical and illogical. Conflicts between Palestine and Israel predate 1947. According...

There are several major cities, including Philadelphia, Seattle, Dallas and Phoenix. Each has a distinct aesthetic that draws people in to visit. However, those cities aren't in the top four. These four cities are the best as they each include their...

NIU is known for many things. One of them is the variety of sports in our athletics department. NIU is a Division 1 school, meaning the university competes in the highest tier of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). However, many times...

When some U.S. cities and states boycotted Israeli companies over the war in Gaza, the Trump administration responded by withholding disaster aid. Aside from being unethical, this approach will backfire in the long run. Generally, when a boycott’s...