Last week’s Week of Welcome saw many new Huskies – and many experienced Huskies – arriving on campus for the first time this year.  Regardless if you’re a first-year or a senior, all students have made one common decision: we chose to...

Goals. Everyone has them. They are a crucial part of life: the object that pushes people forward as they strive to accomplish everything they desire.  Some people have lofty goals, like winning an Oscar award. Some people are a bit more modest...

As spring falls upon campus, the sun isn’t the only thing rising this season. Watch out, as the sidewalks are their runways, and every passerby could be the star of their next honking attack! I’m referring to the feathered celebrity of the...

NIU’s food trucks are special for many reasons, but most importantly, they are convenient. These mobile restaurants near the Holmes Student Center provide tasty, fast meals without leaving campus. Food trucks provide variety with their different...

Knock knock! April is one of the academic year’s longest months, with zero extended weekends or breaks. But, April is also National Humor Month. If the answer to your “who’s there” is burnout, choose to slam the door.  Yes, yes —...

Fit check for all Huskies Whether you're dressed for success or comfort, we've all got a piece of our wardrobe we love to wear.

Are you more a fan of spring showers or cloudless sunny days?  Good news for you, in Illinois for the spring we have all of the above.

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...

Throughout history, women have filled half the human population with a fraction of human rights. Women have been — and continue to be — leaders of strength, compassion and intelligence, creating change despite the patriarchy.  On our campus,...

The March 19 Illinois primary is quickly approaching, and voting is imperative to ensure your voice is heard and your values are represented. Knowing which issues you value makes you a more informed voter, which is integral in our misinformed society. Heading...

The potential of artificial intelligence may not be at the level we see in sci-fi movies, but it is reaching a threshold where its applications in our world may be concerning. About 56% of students said they have used AI to complete projects and...