At NIU, many of us college kids are new to the world of adulting. Our childhood memories are still pretty fresh, and we’re figuring out how to manage social relationships, bills, work commitments and less time for carefree play.  We’re also...

Renowned voice actor James Earl Jones passed away last Monday at age 93, leaving fans grieving. For those who are not hard-core pop culture fans, however, it may be easy to forget Jones’ discography until someone mentions Darth Vader or Mufasa. But...

September is National Courtesy Month, so from random acts of kindness to polite exchanges to lifelong love — we’re celebrating niceness in all its forms.  Like in most places, life at NIU can have its chaotic and stressful moments, but campus...

Last week was the first week of the fall semester, and Huskie students and faculty alike braved sweltering weather.  Trekking across campus with a heavy backpack and five minutes until your next class can work up a sweat on an average day, but...

Last week’s Week of Welcome saw many new Huskies – and many experienced Huskies – arriving on campus for the first time this year.  Regardless if you’re a first-year or a senior, all students have made one common decision: we chose to...

Goals. Everyone has them. They are a crucial part of life: the object that pushes people forward as they strive to accomplish everything they desire.  Some people have lofty goals, like winning an Oscar award. Some people are a bit more modest...

As spring falls upon campus, the sun isn’t the only thing rising this season. Watch out, as the sidewalks are their runways, and every passerby could be the star of their next honking attack! I’m referring to the feathered celebrity of the...

NIU’s food trucks are special for many reasons, but most importantly, they are convenient. These mobile restaurants near the Holmes Student Center provide tasty, fast meals without leaving campus. Food trucks provide variety with their different...

Knock knock! April is one of the academic year’s longest months, with zero extended weekends or breaks. But, April is also National Humor Month. If the answer to your “who’s there” is burnout, choose to slam the door.  Yes, yes —...

Birds are chirping, flowers are blooming and the sun is shining; you know what that means…spring is here! To students, the surest sign of the season is Spring Break, already behind us. To the calendar, spring didn't officially start until March...

Throughout history, women have filled half the human population with a fraction of human rights. Women have been — and continue to be — leaders of strength, compassion and intelligence, creating change despite the patriarchy.  On our campus,...

The March 19 Illinois primary is quickly approaching, and voting is imperative to ensure your voice is heard and your values are represented. Knowing which issues you value makes you a more informed voter, which is integral in our misinformed society. Heading...