After almost two years of war, Israel and Hamas have signed a hostage release-ceasefire deal on Jan. 17. However, there are multiple reasons to believe that this agreement is only a fragile pause that both sides will take to make a strategic rearrangement,...
TAXIDERMY IS WRONG
By: Sofia Didenko, Assistant Opinion Editor
Do the living owe bodily autonomy to the dead, when all that's left behind are their bodies? After all, the dead don't have much to say about it.
Despite this, the bodies of the...
As the shortest month of the year comes to a close, the upliftment of Black history should not. February is designated to be Black History Month and the celebration and education of Black culture should be year round.
NIU hosted a plethora of events,...
There are many things that students would change at NIU if given the opportunity. From changing the buses to bringing back the pool, NIU students provided their thoughts on what they would change if they were NIU’s president for a day.
Landon Whelchel,...
As the brutal cold of winter has consumed DeKalb, the longing for spring and warmer weather is increasing. The cold weather is not fun for students who must walk outdoors to get to class.
NIU students provided their thoughts on the recent cold weather...
By Gray Edelstein, Opinion Columnist
| February 24, 2025
The phenomenon of getting a “sweet treat” has skyrocketed on social media like TikTok and Instagram. Whether you are craving a warm cookie, a delicious slice of cake or a cold refreshing scoop of ice cream, the perfect dessert spot can turn even...
There are many buildings across NIU that have different, unique shapes. From Altgeld Hall looking like a castle to Zulauf Hall looking like a cereal box, NIU students provided their thoughts on what building has the most interesting shape.
What NIU...
By Ethan Ernst, Opinion Columnist
| February 23, 2025
Whenever I am asked why I became an English major, I tell the same story.
During middle school, I was tasked with writing the first chapter of a novel for a project. I had recently seen the Disney animated movie “Atlantis” and chose to use it...
Huskie Den and Fatty’s both have similar food options and are popular spots for students. However, it's up to personal preference as to which one students prefer most.
NIU students provided their thoughts on whether they prefer the Huskie Den or...
The onslaught of aggressive executive action has been overwhelming in the month since President Donald Trump’s inauguration. But among Trump’s most outrageous – and concerning – power plays is the recent cuts to federal science funding.
By...
February is Black History Month, a time where people celebrate the history, culture and contributions made to America by African-Americans.
NIU students provided their thoughts on what Black History Month means to them.
What does Black History Month...
