On Inauguration Day, President Donald Trump signed an executive order which changed the official name of Mount Denali to Mount McKinley. The stripping of the mountain’s indigenous name glorifies the disrespectful, arrogant man who approved it and is...

On Jan. 7, Meta announced it was changing its third-party fact-checking policy to user-written community notes on its social media platforms.  In the age of misinformation and disinformation, fact-checking is incredibly important, and Meta ending...

Throughout your college journey, there are many things that you wish you would’ve known before starting college, such as the importance of getting involved, staying ahead in classes and seeking help when you need it. NIU students gave their thoughts...

I went to a family gathering recently and realized the different ways people want to keep memories. To me, memories are doing things and living in the moment, not saying “cheese” while looking at a camera just to get the perfect picture for social...

The NIU dining halls provide a wide variety of foods for students to eat. Almost every residence hall has a cafeteria in it, all with their own unique qualities. Some dining halls have better food than others, but overall the experience is very similar...

All my life I’ve struggled with perfectionism. I’ve always felt like I needed to get a 4.0 in school and not make any mistakes both academically and personally. This constant pressure in my life to be perfect is something that has negatively impacted...

College is dreadfully busy for me, and finding time to relax without feeling guilty is tough. I need to attend class and take notes, but the instructor is dull and I can’t get a good idea for my steampunk story out of my head. My homework keeps...

The rising national debt of the United States has increased interest in reducing federal spending, and social security is one of the government’s most expensive programs. Raising the retirement age would decrease the cost of social security and increase...

When the pollution appeared in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, I began to wonder how bad the air has been since I’ve lived in the United States. The toxic air that fills your lungs makes you cough and makes you wear face masks all the time.   On Dec. 9,...

SOFT SKILLS ARE BETTER FOR THE WORKPLACE By: Emily Beebe, Opinion Editor When students get a job after graduation or during their academic journey, employers look for candidates who have soft and hard skills. Soft skills include good communication,...

While earning a degree is the goal, college is supposed to be a fun time. There’s a saying that the college experience is what you make it out to be. Believe me, college can be fun and exciting. You have opportunities to get involved in organizations...