AJ EdwardsCarry law needs guidanceOn July 9, Illinois approved the Firearm Concealed Carry Act, giving licensed residents permission to carry a concealed handgun. While I can see the good intentions behind this act and support it to an extent, I feel...

Congress remains split on a vote to authorize President Barack Obama with the use of military force to intervene in Syria.Despite strong opposition, Obama has asked Congress to consider military strikes against Syria after its president, Bashar al-Assad,...

The student mothers of NIU are a group of people who deserve a great amount of respect.There are many sacrifices all college students must make in their quest for higher education.Some students served in the military in order to receive college benefits...

Your first year of college is like stepping into a completely new world. With this new world come new challenges.“From general experiences there are many issues faced by first-year students: more rigorous academic demands, a need to be more self-disciplined,...

Let’s face it: There is a big problem with our parking.It seems there are always students driving around in endless circles trying to find a parking spot, hoping they won’t be late for class yet again.It’s no surprise the general understanding here...

I think there is nothing wrong with taking a longer path toward graduation. In fact, I believe taking an extra year or so can actually be helpful for students.Typically the end of one semester marks the beginning of a hectic scramble to plan for the next,...

Texting has become so important to the way we communicate we have even begun to shorten or abbreviate entire words to make them easier to type as shorthand texts.While texting may be an easy way to ask your friend which bar they plan on frequenting this...

Going to college is a huge financial investment. You have to pay for your books, your tuition and your housing—all of these in the name of higher education. One of the perks of going to NIU is the availability of a very decent Recreation Center where...

My fellow Huskies, the time has arrived. That’s right: It’s finals week. Time to pull all-nighters, drink tons of coffee and Red Bull and maybe hit up a party or two because, let’s face it, we’re about to be out of this beast for the summer. Those...

Holly New Columnist The debate about Boy Scouts of America (BSA) allowing gay members is not really about homosexual people at all. In reality, it’s just another long-winded debate about privacy. BSA is an independent group with Christian foundations....