Perspectives

Perspectives

Perspectives are commentaries produced by and for WNIJ listeners, from a panel of regular contributors and guests. If you would like to submit your own Perspective for consideration, send us a script that will run about 90 seconds when read -- that's about 250 words -- and email it to NPR@niu.edu, with "Perspectives" in the subject line.

Episodes

May 31, 2024 1 min
Lonny Cain laments the skills he has lost.
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A cicada drops a life-lesson right there in Lou Ness' back yard.
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One is loyal, one is independent, and Evan Mellon says to chill out and appreciate cats and dogs for what they bring to our lives.
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Something clicked for Paula Garrett at a Matisse exhibit.
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Bob Evans revisits his thoughts on the real reason for Memorial Day. It's not just the unofficial start of summer.
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May 24, 2024 1 min
Nia Springer Norris returns to an old hobby for a new reason.
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Lynnea Erickson Laskowski suffered a double loss with this English Premier League championship. But she's OK.
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Michael Mollsen would rather be skating.
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Francisco Solares-Larrave considers two wealthy Americans.
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May 20, 2024 1 min
Frances Jaeger explains that writing and content-creating are not the same thing.
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May 17, 2024 1 min
Universities are sending another crop of graduates out into the world. And David Gunkel is worried about them.
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Lucy Atkinson learns that the college years can be a uniquely nostalgic time.
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An ordinary stop at an intersection is a life-changer for Teresa Wilmot.
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Connie Seraphine gets a first-hand look at how A.I. can help bring people together.
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May 13, 2024 1 min
Wester Wuori's road trip detours into the site of a national tragedy.
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Ashley Sadat deals us in on a little secret about games.
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Edison Miller needs a teacher and a deadline.
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Rachel Cormier considers nature vs. nurture when it comes to walking in her mom's footsteps.
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NIU student Jonathan Dumois explains how an unconventional game led to an conventional career.
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NIU journalism instructor Jason Akst took his JRN 401 students on an adventure this semester — writing and recording their own Perspectives at WNIJ.
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