Throwback Post

From April 13th, 2015: Smiling in the Face of Adversity by Maggie Miller Adversity introduces a man to himself” – Albert Einstein Hardships often prepare ordinary for an extraordinary destiny” – C.S. Lewis According to C.S. Lewis and Albert Einstein, adversity and hard times not only mold us to be better versions of ourselves, but…

McKearn Fellows Cohort

The McKearn Fellows Program is one of the University Honors Program’s many research opportunities for students and a grand honor for any NIU student. According to the McKearn Fellows page on NIU’s website, the program has 3 focuses: research/artistry design and effective writing skills, leadership development and civic, social, and global engagement. McKearn Fellows participate…

When Luck Has Nothing To Do With Living

She is thirteen years old. In those thirteen years she has experienced more, struggled more, and fought more than most do in their entire lives. “She’s lucky to be alive” they say. “No, she’s alive because she is strong” I say. Her life has not been measured by her luck; her life has always been…