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Students can quickly get overwhelmed when they realize all of the responsibilities they are lost on.

College is for learning how to adult

By Summer Fitzgerald | February 20, 2022
It's OK to not have this whole "adulting" thing sorted out in college.
The Village Commons, located at 901 Lucinda Ave., has been a popular spot among students for years.

Students would benefit from a revitalization of Village Commons

By Parker Otto | February 20, 2022
Recent business closures calls for a revitalization of the Village Commons itself.
Human trafficking is a bigger issue than we think

Human trafficking is a bigger issue than we think

By Angelina Padilla-Tompkins, Former Editor in Chief | February 17, 2022
Human trafficking is a serious issue that doesn't have enough awareness.
Companies often limit the amount of products they have to accommodate different types of hair.

Hair care needs more diversity

By Ally Formeller, News Reporter | February 17, 2022
Finding a product or stylist that can accommodate your hair should not be this difficult.
A littered facemask lays along West Hillcrest Drive in DeKalb.

Flexibility is key in navigating new masking rules

By Parker Otto | February 15, 2022
We must be considerate of others' feelings and their desire for safety.
Having more diverse restaurants in the area can also allow students to find food that suits their dietary needs.

OPINION: DeKalb needs more cuisine options

By Ally Formeller, News Reporter | February 15, 2022
College students shouldn't always have to resort to the same old fast food joints.
Gen Z is one of the last groups of kids to know life before the pandemic.

OPINION: Kids growing up in the pandemic live in a different world than us

By Angelina Padilla-Tompkins, Former Editor in Chief | February 15, 2022
Gen Z is one of the last groups of kids to know life before the pandemic.
Northern View Community, located at 1 Northern View Cir, DeKalb, is an apartment building on-campus for upper-division students at NIU,

A letter from a third floor resident

By JaMaria'h Crider, Opinion Columnist | February 13, 2022

  To all the people that live on the first and second floors of Northern View buildings, the third-floor residents would just like to say that we are completely jealous of y’all. I mean, whose idea was it to put four flights of stairs...

The Olympics are not just a competition to win the gold, but a celebration of all of the talented athletes.

Olympics are an important symbol of diversity and unity

By Ally Formeller, News Reporter | February 10, 2022
Instead of getting hung up on bringing home the gold, we should be celebrating the amazing feats of all of the competing athletes.
A look into a community bathroom inside Neptune West.

OPINION: Dorm bathrooms are atrocious

By Parker Otto | February 10, 2022
Experiencing community bathrooms at college is a wild adventure.
Clothing businesses often advertise clothes as "one size fits all" when in reality, they only fit a certain type of body shape.

Small businesses are not inclusive

By Summer Fitzgerald | February 9, 2022
While environmental and ethical standards are important factors to consider while shopping sustainably, the idea of size inclusion often goes ignored.
A student writes down in a journal on February 9th, 2022. Journaling can have a great impact on one's mental and emotional state.

Journaling is a great way to improve emotional state

By Angelina Padilla-Tompkins, Former Editor in Chief | February 9, 2022
There are many benefits to keeping a journal.
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