April wraps up with National Princess Week – how fantastic is that? Since we’ll all be locked away studying for finals, let’s take our dose of pixie dust now.  Those of us who grew up watching Disney cartoons have already had the “What Disney...

The two biggest concerns for college students are having money and getting good grades. Getting a job is a good way for college students to earn money for rent, spending money, food and all other needs. There are many businesses around campus that will...

One day, I walked into a public bathroom, and instead of it being empty, I saw a group of people through a misty, white, fruity smoke in the air. They quickly left, but it was clear what they were doing there: Vaping.  When vaping entered the market,...

Homelessness is the lack of a stable, permanent living environment, which affects millions of individuals. This results in individuals living on the streets or in a car. In the United States, over 770,000 Americans experienced homelessness in 2024, according...

The Anderson Hall Pool, built in 1964 as part of Anderson Hall, closed permanently in September as a result of low participation in its open swim programs.  The closing of the Anderson Pool is unfortunate because it leaves students with no pool option...

In recent weeks, one of the bloodiest conflicts of the 21st century has rekindled. The Democratic Republic of the Congo – not to be confused with the Republic of the Congo – has fallen into a new spiral of violence which has resulted from a conflict...

STUDENTS SHOULD HAVE UNLIMITED MEAL SWIPES By: Gray Edelstein, Opinion Columnist While in college, students juggle academic pressure, living on their own for the first time and managing their time. Adapting to a new environment and schedule is difficult...

The freedom to disagree was once the backbone of democracy. Now, polarization defines our nation's identity. We even create TikTok trends, like the viral Republican makeup, meant to further divide individuals by political parties.  The left and right...

It’s officially men’s Tugs season! Tugs started Monday, with seven different fraternities competing. The championship match is set to occur at 4 p.m. Saturday. NIU students provided their thoughts on the Tugs season and gave advice for the tuggers. Nathan...

When looking at the dining options at NIU, we must ask ourselves if they meet our needs: Are there enough healthy options? Are you satisfied with the food we receive? As a vegetarian student at NIU, I am unsatisfied with the dining options. Personally,...

NIU’s spring Food Truck Wednesdays kick off this week. Students can try many food trucks – selling lemonade, tacos and more – throughout the month. Which food truck at Food Truck Wednesdays is the best? BURRITOVILLE Burritoville offers...