Students at NIU were welcomed warmly to campus over the past week, settling into their dorms and then beginning classes the following Monday. Within less than a week on campus, however, students were already being informed through email of a sexual...

Power lines ripped down by hurricane Dora sparked wildfires that ravaged Maui, Hawaii. Drought conditions and strong winds catalyzed the blaze that decimated the region of Lahaina on Aug. 8.  The death toll has exceeded over 100 people and has displaced...

In early August, Ohio voters rejected Issue 1, an amendment that would have made future amendments to the state’s constitution more difficult to implement. While the rejection is a victory, it’s disappointing to witness the political manipulation...

The hall is crowded. The lights are dimmed. Each person’s shoulders are pushing up on at least two other sets of shoulders. It smells like stale beer with an undercurrent of sweat. The show was set to start at 7 p.m., but it’s now almost 8 p.m. Your...

For years, there has been a stigma surrounding the talk of menstrual cycles. This stigma needs to end. Having a period is perfectly normal, and people need to have access to hygiene products.  The average person who menstruates has about 450 periods...

With the new election cycle coming up and recent political debates, the ages of the people in power have started to be questioned.  With people like 81-year-old Mitch McConnell appearing to freeze on multiple occasions during his speeches and the...

Long referred to as “Huskie Nation,” it’s no secret that DeKalb loves its NIU students. Now with a freshly painted mural of red and black, it’s hard to not find the city’s enthusiasm adorable. The mural, painted by the Street Operations...

Stargazers and space explorers, take note. After a three-year break due to COVID-19, the Davis Hall Observatory is open again and inviting NIU and the surrounding community to join its cosmic celebration. Imagine a comfortable evening under the night...

When Lauren Threatte, DEI Postdoctoral Fellow with NIU’s College of Law and WGS department, went to get her IUD inserted, she was warned of mild pressure during the procedure. The actual pain, however, was among the worst she’s ever felt.  A form...

As a young child, it was everyone’s dream to grow up and create our own version of our parents’ lives. However, as we grow older, it is not uncommon to long for the innocence of childhood. Unlike most people, I have never yearned for the naivety...