Pass:While many students excitedly left campus for Thanksgiving break, others took the opportunity to celebrate the holiday in a non-traditional way that made it even more special to them. More than 1,000 international students attend NIU and not all...

PassNIU working to better food securityThe NIU community will not let its Huskies go hungry; the Husky Food Pantry and the Communiversity Gardens ensure students have food security.Food security is a growing issue on college campuses, according to a Monday...

Pass: Students look to make NIU greenerA student research team is researching an eco-friendly way to convert light into electricity, according to a Sep. 29 Northern Star article.This research, if applied to NIU, could eventually save NIU money and make...

Pass:The “Just for Girls” video design camp, that will be hosted by the Digital Convergence Lab in June, is a great opportunity for girls to take an interest in technology- based careers.The camp will show girls how to design and play their own video...

Pass:The Flint water crisis has been on the forefront of the news as residents of Flint wait for the problem to be resolved. It is a crisis that would not seem to directly affect students at NIU, but there are those choosing to make a difference. The...

Pass:Day after Valentine's Day best time for cheap candyValentine’s Day is a great holiday, not only for those in relationships but also everyone else. Valentine’s Day itself is not the best part of the Hallmark holiday, actually the days following...

See what’s a pass and what’s a fail as judged by Perspective Columnist Abby Zaccaria.PassWNIJ recently provided public forum to discuss medial marijuana in Illinois.Community members who participated in Context: Medical Marijuana and Illinois had...

Pass: SA President plans good start to yearStudent Association President Nathan Lupstein’s plans for next semester will help students get more involved with the SA, which is something to push for.Lupstein said his ticket will look to create an app to...

Pass: Sporadic events help NIU connectCampus events going on during different days of the week are a good way to help students interact, while not interfering with their schedules.Events such as Friends of NIU Libraries’ Annual Meeting and Ice Cream...

Pass: NIU assists veterans with networkingMilitary Student Services’ Bridges to Employment event is a great way to help student-veterans get on their feet after returning from the armed forces.The event is 3-6 p.m. March 18 in Altgeld Hall’s second...

Pass: SA starting fast with bus changesI am impressed by the speed in which the Student Association is getting the Huskie Line revamp underway.The SA will hold focus groups to get student input on the changes to the Huskie Line. The first focus group,...

Pass: Awareness week bringing NIU closerActivities for the ninth annual Eating Disorder Awareness Week, which started Sunday, will provide a chance for students to come together for a good cause.Eating disorders are no joke and it’s nice to know students...