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Point/Counterpoint: The aftermath of hurricanes

Point/Counterpoint: The aftermath of hurricanes

By Faith Mellenthin & Maddie Steen | September 18, 2017

Jump into Jobs: Negotiating salary and benefits

By Melissa Mastrogiovanni | April 29, 2012

Negotiating salary and benefits is not the same thing as “haggling,” said Mahesh Subramony, assistant professor of management. Especially in a very competitive job market, salary negotiations require a professional approach. If potential employees...

NIU should implement the trimester system

NIU should implement the trimester system

By Logan Short | April 27, 2011

Imagine getting off of school for winter break when Thanksgiving break starts instead of a week or two later, an extra week for spring break and fewer classes per period. These are some of the benefits that NIU would see from a trimester schedule versus...

NIU's semester schedule works just fine

NIU’s semester schedule works just fine

By Jack Baker | April 27, 2011

There are a number of colleges that employ a trimester schedule as opposed to the semester schedule (which NIU uses). While some people may want to switch, I don't see any benefit that would come from it.Knox College in Galesburg, IL uses a trimester...

General education courses are not a waste of time

By Letter writer | April 17, 2011

As a person who works in advising and is a student balancing a major and a minor, I have heard both sides of the argument concerning general education requirements. While many students roll their eyes, I have seen numerous benefits from having the requirement,...

Going Greek benefits the individual and the community

Going Greek benefits the individual and the community

By Kathryn Minniti | February 2, 2011

The best way to be involved in a school organization, obtain leadership qualities and make friends that will last a lifetime while keeping your grades up is to go Greek. Before you start thinking of the all of the negative stereotypes that go along with...