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A graphic depicts books, the word "English," a pencil writing on paper and a graduation cap. Opinion Columnist Ethan Ernst changed his major from engineering to English and found his passion. (Emily Beebe | Northern Star)

Losing, then finding purpose

By Ethan Ernst, Opinion Columnist | February 23, 2025

Whenever I am asked why I became an English major, I tell the same story.  During middle school, I was tasked with writing the first chapter of a novel for a project. I had recently seen the Disney animated movie “Atlantis” and chose to use it...

Weekly Gripe: NIU no good with graduation

By Danny Cozzi | April 24, 2014

I’ll be among the many to admit I rarely check my student email account.I don’t bother because I rarely get anything worth reading: Student Health 101, Blackboard announcements I see when I log in to Blackboard and endless English major scholarship...

Pass/Fail: NIU Today release praises English majors, Turnout for SA elections falls short of goal

By Danny Cozzi | September 29, 2013

Pass:  NIU Today release praises English majors“So, do you want to be a teacher or something?”This is the dreaded question for every English major who isn’t actually aspiring to teach. Well, it is to me at least.After years of explaining to nosy...

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