Before summer comes around, the last few weeks of school are stressful. Students should remember to always take care of themselves first. With the stress of projects, papers and final exams, students should find methods to keep themselves mentally healthy...

A new student organization, Go Green-Go Clean, has been founded on campus with a mission to address the garbage which litters NIU grounds, but the work shouldn’t be left to them alone. The club’s work is inspiring, and its members deserve our praise,...

In schools students are taught national and international history, but very rarely are they taught local history when it is just as important.  Knowing the history of the town you grew up in, are attending school in and/or are working in is an essential...

As a college student, it’s always exciting to hear about new stores opening in our local community, especially when the store is as beloved and well-known as HomeGoods. There will be a new HomeGoods opening up in DeKalb. It’s no secret that HomeGoods...

We all know health matters, but as a student, it is challenging to determine where to start.  It is essential to prioritize healthy eating habits because simply focusing on your diet can increase an individual's quality of life immensely. The early...

We Should Keep the Penny in U.S. Currency By: Emily Beebe The penny may be one of the smallest denominations in the United States currency system, but it certainly has a large impact. There has been a debate raging for years about whether or not...

Intent on making the Sunshine State more hateful than ever before, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is pushing for a new round of heartless immigration legislation. DeSantis, infamous for his “Don’t Say Gay” bill and the resulting clash with Disney,...

Within the last few years, there has been a rise in Black representation and LGBTQ+ representation throughout the film industry, but there is still a lack of representation for those with disabilities.  Acting is all about accurately and realistically...

Autism is one of the most misunderstood and stigmatized conditions in modern society. It’s crucial we start talking about autism more in our society. We must recognize that autism is not a disease or a choice. April is known as World Autism Month....

Independent Bookstore Day is April 29, and, like all good bookworms, we should be supporting our local bookstores to celebrate this bibliophile’s holiday. The recent history of American bookstores seems like a plotline straight out of an action novel.   Since...