JENNY’S PICKS Locked out of Heaven - Bruno Mars pocket locket - Alaina Castillo Atlantis - Seafret “Locked out of Heaven” by Bruno Mars is the perfect song for spring. When you feel down, this song can pick up your mood...

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...

SPRING SEMESTER IS BETTER THAN FALL SEMESTER By: Ethan Ernst, Opinion Columnist No one likes to be too cold or too hot, but Neptune Hall West and North students, such as myself, are more likely to deal with the latter, especially during fall semester. Neptune...

As April’s first morning light painted the sky, NIU stirred with soft whispers of spring.  Spring is a season of fresh starts, speaking to every Huskie on campus that fresh air is here. It is no ordinary breath, but an inhalation of everything beautiful...

Birds are chirping, flowers are blooming and the sun is shining; you know what that means…spring is here! To students, the surest sign of the season is Spring Break, already behind us. To the calendar, spring didn't officially start until March...

Take a break from the high activity of school and frolic in a field of flowers or stretch outside and read a book. Here are five book recommendations that emulate spring feelings. The House in the Cerulean Sea Written by TJ Klune, “The House in the...

As the seasons change and the weather becomes more compliant, consider exploring walking trails in the DeKalb and Sycamore areas.  PRAIRIE PARK Prairie Park, located at 401 Clifford Drive, is the closest hiking trail to campus. Prairie Park offers...

The snow is melting and the trees are coming back to life. As the beginning of spring approaches, here are some albums that perfectly embody the beginning of the season. Lloyd Cole - “Don’t Get Weird on Me Babe”Miles Da Lloyd Cole’s second solo...

DeKALB— NIU students and faculty were given news that, while expected, might not have been the most encouraging to hear. Online learning will be returning for all courses Jan. 18-25.  As of the week of Jan. 4, the positivity rate is at 13% and the...