VOTING AGE SHOULD BE LOWERED
Gabriel Santos, Opinion Columnist
In the U.S., you must be 18 in order to vote, whether that be for your mayor, your governor or the president. However, I believe the voting age should be lowered to 16 to allow for younger...
Supports four-day workweek
By: Byrdie Seda, Opinion Columnist
Burnout is a common and real thing that often stems from being overworked and overstimulated. Many people become depressed from the rough routine of their life, feeling as if they have...
GAP YEARS ARE BAD:
By: Kahlil Kambui, Opinion Editor
After you graduate from high school, you are now faced with the reality of having to make the decision of what you want to do for the rest of your life. There's college, trade school, the military...
STUDENTS SHOULD HAVE UNLIMITED MEAL SWIPES
By: Gray Edelstein, Opinion Columnist
While in college, students juggle academic pressure, living on their own for the first time and managing their time. Adapting to a new environment and schedule is difficult...
TV SHOWS SHOULD NOT COVER ADULT TOPICS:
By: Emily Beebe, Opinion Editor
TV shows such as Euphoria and Bluey, while geared toward children and teenagers, tend to cover adult topics such as violence and infertility. While some people may find this...
MERCURY RETROGRADE IS A SUPERSTITION
By: Lucy Atkinson, Opinion Columnist
Astrological topics like Mercury retrograde and zodiac signs are no doubt interesting conversation starters, but they shouldn’t play a dramatic role in dictating your hopes...
BREAKS SHOULD BE USED TO WORK:
By: Ethan Ernst, Opinion Columnist
Humans can’t work all the time; our bodies and minds need rest, and the quality of our work deteriorates without it. However, we also have limited time and the world never stops...
According to the meteorological calendar, spring began March 1, and according to the astronomical calendar, spring starts March 20.
Both calendars are accurate in representing the changing seasons, but they measure different natural cycles.
In...
TAXIDERMY IS WRONG
By: Sofia Didenko, Assistant Opinion Editor
Do the living owe bodily autonomy to the dead, when all that's left behind are their bodies? After all, the dead don't have much to say about it.
Despite this, the bodies of the...
In recent years, El Salvador’s president, Nayib Bukele, has become popular because of his controversial ways of handling crime and his interviews and speeches where he hints at the authoritarian characteristics of his government. However, dictator or...
Football and basketball are two popular, athletically demanding sports. If the players were to leave the game they’ve practiced for years and try out the other, would basketball or football players fare better?
NBA PLAYERS WOULD TRANSITION TO THE...
The American Dental Association celebrates National Children’s Dental Health Month in February. NIU students aren’t children, but as generally new adults – sandwiched between academic responsibilities and social obligations – we’re a bit infamous...
