“Was this drawn by a human?” That’s a question we need to start asking ourselves when looking at pictures. The ability of artificial intelligence to generate images has exploded in the last year, and it’s becoming difficult to differentiate...

Another devastating blow has been dealt to our fragile ecosystem. Billions of Arctic crustaceans have lost their habitats and their lives because of human actions. A news release from the Alaska Department of Fish and Game announced that the Bering...

Each year far too many animals are struck dead on America’s roads. It is long overdue that we directly address this issue and direct greater federal attention toward preventing wildlife-vehicle collisions.  According to State Farm’s annual report...

Blackboard is an online learning management system that has been used by NIU since 1999. These management systems allow students to view grades, submit assignments and connect with faculty. While Blackboard has long been NIU’s management system of choice,...

Every U.S. citizen has the right to a peaceful protest, but there comes the point when action distracts from its original message.  Recently, climate change activists have been seen gluing themselves to famous works of art in an attempt to bring attention...

The United States’ midterm election is Tuesday and with it a reminder of how our elections work. How can the U.S. learn from or give inspiration to other countries?  Brazil: By Lucy Atkinson Brazil’s presidential elections just concluded on Oct....

Why Gen Z should vote By Lucy Atkinson For the sake of progressive change, it is crucial Generation Z makes their way to the polls during the upcoming midterm elections Tuesday and during every election which will follow. Gen Z is the first generation...

It is our duty as voters, during the upcoming midterm elections, to keep in mind that active voter suppression continues to exist in our country.  Voter suppression is often viewed as an issue of the past, which, of course, it is.  Some Jim Crow...

Throughout high school, some of my fondest memories are traced back to time spent on the cross-country skiing team.  One clarification must be made, however: while I skied competitively for seven years, I acquired very little glory.  Clumsy, slow...

Quite depressing. Bad weather, losing sports teams and neglected cities make up the majority of the midwestern United States. The weather in the Midwest is extraordinarily inconvenient. Summers can get dangerously hot, and winters can be dangerously...

All ages, genders, races, sexualities and political views deserve recognition in our midterms, which is why it is essential to vote in the 2022 midterm elections.  Think back to the last few presidential elections: many United States citizens would...

Illinois voters will get the chance to vote in favor or against the addition of the Workers’ Rights Amendment to the state constitution this November. If you're an Illinois voter and worker heading to the polls, it is in your best interest to vote in...