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Fill in the blank: My first week of classes were eventful

Empty classroom in Dusable

Kyle Mathas, Columnist • January 22, 2021

Fill in the blank: Biden’s inauguration was …

Joe Biden is sworn in Wednesday as the 46th president of the United States by Chief Justice John Roberts as Jill Biden holds the Bible during the 59th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol.

Opinion Staff • January 22, 2021

That time I … fell off a waterfall

Waterfall

Aidan Bengford, Columnist • January 20, 2021

Synchronous classes help students succeed

With the switch to virtual classes taking hold, synchronous classes seem to foster the most effective learning experience.

Aidan Bengford, Columnist • January 19, 2021

Editorial: MAP grant funding should remain priority

With the added stress of the pandemic, MAP grant funding should still be a priority.

Northern Star Editorial Board • January 14, 2021

How it feels to be 20 in this moment

Police stand Wednesday outside the Capitol after a day of protesters rioting.

Kurt Bitting, Opinion Editor • January 7, 2021

Fill in the blank: My New Year’s resolution is . . .

Fill in the blank: My New Year's resolution is . . .

Opinion Staff • December 31, 2020

Haley’s story: I am cancer-free

Haley’s story: I am cancer-free

Haley Galvin, Editor in Chief • December 24, 2020

Top 10 last-minute holiday gifts

With the holidays upon us, you may be in need of some last-minute gift ideas.

Monika Merryman, Columnist • December 21, 2020

Online semester dampened senior experience

graduation cap sits atop a laptop

Jack Baudoin, Columnist • December 9, 2020

Maintaining structure has been difficult

Maintaining structure has been difficult

Mikayla Magdziarz, Columnist • December 4, 2020

International student: The US election process is bizarre

2020 Election Electoral College map.

Monika Merryman, Contributor • November 30, 2020

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