NIU offers different restaurants on campus such as Qdoba, Einstein Bros. Bagels and Starbucks. Although students may enjoy these alternatives to the dining halls, students may wish that there were other restaurant options on campus. What restaurant...

Pets have provided valuable companionship for humans for hundreds of years. In fact, two-thirds of American families owned a pet in 2023. Which type of pet is your favorite? DOGS Otherwise known as man’s best friend, dogs are the most popular...

With spring break just around the corner, you may have plans to go on vacation. Students go to many tourist spots to relax, recharge and unwind.  Which vacation spot is the best to visit over spring break? CANCUN, MEXICO Cancun is a popular...

February is best known for Valentine’s Day: The designated day for love, decadent chocolates and fuzzy, pink socks. If for nothing else, use the holiday as an opportunity to celebrate the unique loves of your life.  A popular way to discuss how...

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and students are making plans and wondering what kind of Valentine’s Day gift to get their significant other. There are many gifts people may receive for Valentine’s Day such as flowers, candy, chocolate...

The NIU dining halls provide a wide variety of foods for students to eat. Almost every residence hall has a cafeteria in it, all with their own unique qualities. Some dining halls have better food than others, but overall the experience is very similar...

With the return to class, many students may have forgotten their old academic routine. Getting up early and going to class is something we had partially forgotten for a month, taking advantage of the end-of-year festivities.  However, the new semester...

As a college student, especially a first-year student, you may decide to live in a residence hall in order to have a sense of freedom and live away from home. Other times, depending on how far away you live, you may be required to live in a residence...

Coming from the third largest city in the United States, living in a small town has been a big change for me.  Although only an hour and a half away, DeKalb’s scene proves to be the opposite of Chicago’s. However, as I spend more time here, I...

As Thanksgiving break creeps up, NIU students should prepare their plans for the half week off next week.  From Nov. 27 to Dec. 1, you'll have the perfect opportunity to unwind and celebrate with those close to you. Even if the holiday isn't celebrated...

Chemistry is the science of the structure, composition and unique properties of elements and compounds.  To date, scientists have identified 118 elements, each with its own distinct characteristics. Just like elements, people also have unique personalities...