Fast fashion is an irresponsible industry that exploits consumers, workers and the environment. Even though it may all look glamorous on social media, it is not worth your money or mental health.
With the holiday season upon us, there are many annual traditions Americans take part in. But one that is worthy of scorn is a bunch of egotistic schmucks proclaiming the existence of a war on Christmas.
The idea behind this is that Christmas is being...
Finals week is one of the busiest, most stressful weeks of the semester.
For me, final papers and exams are piling up with no break in between, and I’m sure I’m not the only one.
As finals week comes to a close, most students are probably...
Every Christmas, I watch both classic and new films that embrace the spirit of the holidays. Films like “It’s A Wonderful Life,” “A Christmas Story” and “Die Hard” are always welcomed every December. However, there’s also a great number...
The past few weeks have been abnormally nice weatherwise. But, in the words of House Stark, winter is coming. The snow, the ice, the wind that feels like death when it blows across your face, there’s a Midwestern winter coming and it’s not going to...
After the verdict of the trial of Kyle Rittenhouse was announced, public opinion of the case has been divisive. Regardless of how you feel about the verdict, it’s clear that Americans have a problem with taking the law into their own hands. One of the...
Christmas has always been one of my favorite holidays. Between the music, the lights and the decorations, what’s not to love? While Christmas is a commemoration of the birth of Christ, the holiday is pretty secular for my family, and that’s OK.
Religion...
... to take things one day at a time.
Ally Formeller | Columnist
Finals week inevitably means constantly studying for exams and finishing term papers. Looking at a full week’s worth of work is anxiety-inducing and stressful. It can become hard to...
With finals week rapidly approaching, students are eagerly anticipating winter break which lasts from Dec. 12 to Jan. 17. However, while there is a desperate need to relax during this time, it’s important to make the most of your break while celebrating...
By Jacob Baker, Lifestyle Editor
| December 1, 2021
I came to NIU after spending my first two years of college on two different campuses, the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay and the College of Lake County. I committed to NIU based on the fact that their journalism program was one of Illinois’ best.
My...
