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Two people place food items in a box labeled “Donation.” Opinion Columnist Alberto Briones encourages people to donate to homeless shelters this winter. (Courtesy of Getty Images)

[Photo] Donate to local homeless shelters

By Alberto Briones, Opinion Columnist
December 6, 2023
A mini felt graduation cap and diploma scroll rest on one side of a golden balance scale. Opinion Columnist Olivia Zapf believes college rankings should consider the non-academic elements of universities. (Courtesy of Getty Images)

[Photo] Improve college ranking system

By Olivia Zapf, Editor in Chief
December 6, 2023
A woman in a yellow sweater spreads her arms beneath a bright source of light. How do you de-stress during finals week? (Courtesy of Getty Images)

[Photo] Poll: How do you de-stress during finals week?

By Alberto Briones, Opinion Columnist
December 5, 2023
Nine black and red signs depict age restrictions. Senior Opinion Columnist Emily Beebe believes adulthood should officially start at age 21 instead of 18. (Courtesy of Getty Images)

[Photo] Adulthood should begin at 21

By Emily Beebe, News Editor
December 5, 2023
A severe weather forecast centers in the midwest. Opinion Columnist Olivia Zapf believes radar holes in weather forecasting are dangerous and need to be patched. (Courtesy of Getty Images)

[Photo] Radar holes must be patched

By Olivia Zapf, Editor in Chief
December 4, 2023
A man leaps over hurdles toward a blue graduation cap. Opinion Columnist Olivia Zapf believes students should advocate for the courses they require to graduate to help improve the NIU course registration process. (Courtesy of Getty Images)

[Photo] Improve course registration

By Olivia Zapf, Editor in Chief
December 3, 2023
A hand drops a coin in a blue piggybank next to a graduation cap. Opinion Columnist Lexi Nebel believes NIU’s request for $116.4 million in state funding is reasonable. (Courtesy of Getty Images)

[Photo] Illinois universities deserve better funding

By Lexi Nebel, Opinion Columnist
December 1, 2023
Zucchini plants sprout from soil. It is important to grow your own food, even in winter. (Courtesy of Getty Images)

[Photo] Grow your own foods

By Jescenia Calderon, Opinion Columnist
November 15, 2023
A group of women are gathered around a table. Senior Opinion Columnist Emily Beebe believes women deserve more appreciation in the workforce. (Courtesy of Getty Images)

[Photo] Appreciate women in male-dominated industries

By Emily Beebe, News Editor
November 14, 2023
A lit Christmas tree stands under a night sky. When is the perfect time to put up your Christmas tree? (Courtesy of Getty Images)

[Photo] Poll: Best time to put up Christmas tree?

By Tamya Burch, Social Media Coordinator
November 7, 2023
A red stamp reads “Misleading” in all capital letters. False advertisements can have dangerous consequences, and Opinion Columnist Olivia Zapf believes students should practice critical evaluation of advertisements. (Courtesy of Getty Images)

[Photo] Expand education on manipulative advertising

By Olivia Zapf, Editor in Chief
November 1, 2023
Six illustrations display leg, arm, armpit and pubic hair against floral backdrops. No person should feel ashamed of their body hair. (Courtesy of Getty Images)

[Photo] Shave for you, not the patriarchy

By Lucy Atkinson, Opinion Editor
October 31, 2023
Six illustrations display leg, arm, armpit and pubic hair against floral backdrops. No person should feel ashamed of their body hair. (Courtesy of Getty Images)

A woman dressed as a green witch holds a jack-o’-lantern. A person is never too old to celebrate Halloween. (Courtesy of Getty Images)

[Photo] Never too old for Halloween

By Angelina Padilla-Tompkins, Former Editor in Chief
October 30, 2023
Six ghosts float in front of a white background. Senior Opinion Columnist Emily Beebe and Opinion Columnist Olivia Zapf debate whether ghost are real. (Courtesy of Getty Images)

[Photo] Look both ways: Are ghosts real?

By Emily Beebe and Olivia Zapf
October 30, 2023
Seven smiling people put their hands together. SGA recently approved six new campus organizations, and Senior Opinion Columnist Emily Beebe encourages students to join. (Courtesy of Getty Images)

[Photo] Join student organizations

By Emily Beebe, News Editor
October 25, 2023
A map of Israel highlights the Gaza Strip and West Bank. The city of Jerusalem resides on land under Israeli control, just outside of the West Bank. (Courtesy of Getty Images)

[Photo] Change how Hamas-Israel conflict is covered

By Olivia Zapf, Editor in Chief
October 22, 2023
A woman rubs her eyes as she sits a a library table covered in books. Professors should be more understanding toward students during midterm week. (Courtesy of Getty Images)

[Photo] Professors, please be lenient during midterms

By Alberto Briones, Opinion Columnist
October 17, 2023
A calendar shows a four-day work week with pink pins pressed on the days off. More businesses and school should implement a four-day week. (Courtesy of Getty Images)

[Photo] More companies should implement a 4-day workweek

By Emily Beebe, News Editor
October 11, 2023
A man with a pumpkin head holds a carton of popcorn. What's your favorite Halloween movie? (Courtesy of Getty Images)

[Photo] Poll: What’s your favorite Halloween movie?

By Alberto Briones, Opinion Columnist
October 10, 2023
A man holds an hourglass running out of sand. Students' schedules tend to be packed, so it is important for professors to respect their students' time. (Courtesy of Getty Images)

[Photo] Professors, respect students’ time

By Emily Beebe, News Editor
October 10, 2023
A robot composed of brightly colored wiring sings into a microphone. Opinion Columnist Kahlil Kambui believes AI generated music is unethical and shouldn’t be considered for Grammys. (Courtesy of Getty Images)

[Photo] AI is not the new wave of music

By Kahlil Kambui, Assistant News Editor
October 9, 2023
A young woman listens to music through white headphones. What has been your favorite album of 2023? (Courtesy of Getty Images)

[Photo] Poll: What’s your favorite album of 2023?

By Lexi Nebel, Opinion Columnist
October 3, 2023
The Capital building sits under a clear blue sky. By abolishing the filibuster in federal justice appointments, government officials are creating an unfair and unjust judicial system. (Courtesy of Getty Images)

[Photo] Fili-Busted! Bring back the filibuster for federal justices

By Olivia Zapf, Editor in Chief
October 2, 2023
A judge’s gavel rests on a book behind an image of a mossy planet Earth. Opinion Columnist Olivia Zapf believes the Held v. Montana court case decision was a step in the right direction for environmental protection. (Courtesy of Getty Images)

[Photo] From Montana to NIU, environmental awareness matters

By Olivia Zapf, Editor in Chief
September 29, 2023
A group of people dance on a hardwood floor. Dimensions Dance Academy begins its Fall Ballroom series Oct. 7. (Courtesy of Getty Images)

[Photo] DeKalb fall dance classes offered

By Joseph Howerton, Video Editor
September 26, 2023
An individual uses social media on a smartphone. Which social media platform is your favorite? (Courtesy of Getty Images)

[Photo] Poll: What social media platform impacts students the most?

By Alberto Briones, Opinion Columnist
September 26, 2023
A user’s log-in information hangs from a fishing hook under the sea. Students should utilize NIU’s online phishing training and stay educated on cybercrime. (Courtesy of Getty Images)

[Photo] Stay educated about online phishing

By Lexi Nebel, Opinion Columnist
September 19, 2023
A group of students eat a meal together outside. Which on-campus restaurant is your favorite? (Courtesy of Getty Images)

[Photo] Poll: Which on-campus restaurant is best?

By Olivia Zapf, Editor in Chief
September 19, 2023
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