The item that’s in almost every American’s pocket or purse is chewing gum. It seems like someone always has it on hand. It’s a conversation starter, an ice breaker, a way to share some minty freshness. But for me, gum is abysmal.
It started when...
DeKALB — As COVID-19 cases increase due to the Delta variant, the American Red Cross needs help from all eligible people to donate their blood.
The demand for blood cannot keep up with the recent decline in blood donor turnout. The American Red...
A regular conversation between Americans almost always involves an exchange of names. The following exchange somehow leads to what those people do for a living. From a young age, Americans are encouraged to learn about what they’d be interested in pursuing...
DeKALB — The DeKalb County Health Department announced Friday the number of positive COVID-19 cases increased to 11,343 and 48,587 county residents are fully vaccinated.
Among those who’ve tested positive for the coronavirus, 2,128 are younger...
Unpopular opinion: Reboots can be good, and sometimes even better than the original.
I remember opening Netflix one day and searching for my favorite musical, “Hairspray.” I was excited to see the movie image pop up on the screen, so I selected...
After a Minneapolis police officer brutally murdered George Floyd, a Black man, in May 2020, Floyd’s death received mass media coverage along with highlighted advocacy from the Black Lives Matter movement. However, the movement is not receiving the...
DeKALB — The women’s soccer team defeated the Chicago State University Cougars in dominant fashion with a 4-1 final Thursday afternoon.
NIU’s four goals over 19 shots matched the most goals scored in a game by a Huskies team since head coach...
DeKALB — The average temperature has been 88 degrees since the start of the semester Monday, with Tuesday being the hottest day of the week at 93 degrees.
The heat is expected to break by Monday, with Monday’s projected temperature at 83 degrees....
DeKALB — Students filled the Holmes Student Center Sunday to see how they could get involved with the numerous types of organizations NIU has to offer, including Greek life, sports, social clubs and more.
The Involvement Fair, a part of NIU’s Week...
DeKALB — Two goals from graduate student forward Haley Hoppe carried the women’s soccer team to a 2-1 sudden death overtime win against the Indiana State University Sycamores Sunday in DeKalb.
Hoppe scored the first goal of regulation with under...
DeKALB — The DeKalb County Health Department announced Friday the number of positive COVID-19 cases increased to 10,937 and 47,791 county residents are fully vaccinated.
Among those who’ve tested positive for the coronavirus, 1,994 are younger...
DeKALB — The DeKalb County Health Department announced Friday the number of positive COVID-19 cases increased to 10,785 and 47,026 county residents are fully vaccinated.
Among those who’ve tested positive for the coronavirus, 1,967 are younger...
