The world is overwhelmed with grief by the death of "Friends" star Matthew Perry.
Perry, age 54, died at his home in Los Angeles on Oct. 28, according to Business Insider.
Many viewers watched "Friends" and felt they could relate to the characters....
Every semester, students from all fields face the dread of group projects. Whether the students are highly motivated or just hoping to pass class, they hate working on group assignments that count for a significant percentage of their grades.
Group...
By Olivia Zapf, Opinion Columnist
| November 15, 2023
Editor’s note: This is a satire piece, written with the intention of entertainment and has no merit.
Oftentimes, students are surrounded by geese, honking, hissing and being intimidating to everyone they come across. Geese are well-known throughout...
By Ashley Vargas, Opinion Columnist
| November 13, 2023
Since grade school, we have been fed the belief that if we all do our part by recycling plastic bottles and taking shorter showers, we could somehow save our dying planet. While there is nothing wrong with limiting one's carbon footprint, the overemphasis...
By Kahlil Kambui, Opinion Columnist
| November 12, 2023
Taylor Swift, BTS and Beyoncé all have an intense, ever-loving fan base. But sometimes, this love fans have for celebrities can go too far.
Parasocial relationships can be described as one-sided relationships where someone puts their time and energy...
By Olivia Zapf, Opinion Columnist
| November 8, 2023
Former President Donald Trump needs to suspend his 2024 presidential campaign because of his inability to act civilly in, and out, of a courtroom. His actions are embarrassing, both for himself and the American public.
Commonly known for his inflammatory...
By Emily Beebe, Senior Opinion Columnist
| November 7, 2023
A student goes to use their phone in class, the professor catches the student on their phone and tells them to put it away. In their class, this professor enforces a strict policy against using electronics. More professors should enforce a strict no-technology...
By Northern Star Editorial Board
| November 5, 2023
A new Victor E. Huskie statue was unveiled in downtown DeKalb. While a nice gesture, it's ugly.
The statue is a painted Victor E. mascot holding up the Huskie hand symbol. However, the statue isn’t even a 1:1 recreation. It is significantly shorter...
By Lucy Atkinson, Assistant Opinion Editor
| October 31, 2023
No-Shave November is here, and it’s time we all participate – this month’s tradition isn’t just for cisgender men. Body hair activism is on the rise.
The human body has around five million hair follicles from head to toe, according to Better...
The final four months of the year, September, October, November and December, all come with their own special moments to look forward to. Seemingly rolling into each other, it is important to remember their individuality.
SEPTEMBER
September marks...
