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The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

A pride flag is held high in the air during LA Pride in the Park festival at Los Angeles State Historic Park. Due to the ongoing attacks of Queer and Trans rights in America by the Trump administration Pride Month has become even more necessary. (AP Photo | Chris Pizzello)

The importance of Pride Month

By Kahlil Kambui, Opinion Editor | June 1, 2025

Sunday marked the first day of Pride Month, but despite being in 2025, progress of the rights of queer and trans people in the U.S. has faced a wall: The Trump Administration. That means the celebratory month of Pride Month is important and now more...

The Northern Star news team stands for a group photo in the Peters Campus Life Building. The spring 2025 News Editor Devin Oommen will be graduating May 10 with a bachelors in political science. (Ethan Rodriguez | Northern Star)

Goodbye student journalism, news editor signing out

By Devin Oommen, News Editor | May 4, 2025

Dear NIU community, It was never my intention to be so invested in student journalism, but after writing news for this community for two years, I’m glad that I did. When I got here I expected to hate the smallness of DeKalb, but it turned out...

Social Media Manager Tim Dodge poses in front of the Peters Campus Life Building on Tuesday afternoon. Dodge will be graduating May 10 with his bachelor's in journalism and has worked at the Northern Star for two years. (Ethan Rodriguez | Northern Star)

Social Media Manager Tim Dodge bids farewell

By Tim Dodge, Social Media Manager | April 30, 2025

Two years ago, I joined the Northern Star as a photographer, and looking back, it was truly one of the best decisions I’ve ever made in my life.  Now, as the spring semester of 2025 comes to an end, my time here is slowly drawing to a close.  Looking...

A photo depicts the Harvard University logo. Opinion Columnist Lucy Atkinson argues that Harvard University's fight for the essence of higher education needs the support of colleges and universities nationwide. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Colleges and universities nationwide should support Harvard University in its fight for higher education

By Lucy Atkinson, Opinion Columnist | April 30, 2025

Harvard is entering an intense battle with the Trump administration after the White House made outlandish demands that would impact Harvard’s admissions, campus protests and faculty leadership processes. The Ivy League university’s fight for the essence...

Liza DeWhite, a senior sociology major, responds to a street interviews prompt. What are your summer plans? (Northern Star Graphic)

Street Interviews: Summer break

By Emily Beebe, Assistant Opinion Editor | April 30, 2025

As the end of the semester is nearing, students may be starting to think of their plans for summer break. Summer break is a time of rest and relaxation, and students should enjoy the time away from school. NIU students provided their thoughts on what...

A cartoon depicts President Donald Trump with a speech bubble that says "Not Fired" and an NIU flag behind him. The Northern Star Editorial Board believes that NIU changing their DEI language is a good move in order to not get flagged by the Trump administration. (Daniela Barajas | Northern Star)

Editorial: NIU’s removal of DEI language is a strategic shield against federal retaliation

By Northern Star Editorial Board | April 30, 2025

Facing a federal mandate threatening the university’s accreditation, NIU made the controversial choice to remove Diversity, Equity and Inclusion language from its website.  After removing its DEI page on Feb. 1 in response to an executive order...

A graphic depicts a 25-minute timer, people sitting and talking, a hand holding a pencil and flashcards. What study technique is the best for finals? (Emily Beebe | Northern Star)

Poll: Best way to study for finals?

By Emily Beebe, Assistant Opinion Editor | April 28, 2025

Finals begin at NIU Monday. Students may be looking for different ways to effectively study for exams. There are many different ways to study for finals, such as the Pomodoro Technique and active recall.  What is the best way to study for finals? POMODORO...

Cole Hall sits on Feb. 14 during the 2008 shooting remembrance event. Opinion Columnist Habiba Kamel argues that buildings should be safer in order to prevent shootings. (Ethan Rodriguez | Northern Star)

Guns or our kids?

By Habiba Kamel, Opinion Columnist | April 28, 2025

76 school shootings. It is only April, and there have been 76 school shootings in 2025, according to the K-12 Violence Project. The terror of going to school and having someone open fire at you is a fear many individuals face. The questions arise: Why...

A graphic depicts an art palette, a pencil, a music note and a brain. Opinion Editor Emily Beebe argues that every major matters and that no major is useless. (Emily Beebe | Northern Star)

Every major matters

By Emily Beebe, Assistant Opinion Editor | April 27, 2025

When I first started college, I was an education major. I knew I wanted to be a teacher, so I decided to major in middle-level education. I wanted to teach history or English. However, after having a teaching internship during my freshman year, I decided...

A photo depicts President Donald Trump walking as he arrives on the South Lawn of the White House. Opinion Columnist Lucy Atkinson argues that global leaders are facing stress due to Trump's policies. (AP Photo/John McDonnell)

America as viewed by the world

By Lucy Atkinson, Opinion Columnist | April 24, 2025

Global leaders continue to face a vortex of antagonistic behavior from the Trump administration. Their grief for America is our nation’s disgrace.  ON TARIFFS Causing stress among global leaders currently is Trump’s aggressive tariff policies,...

A photo depicts the logos of different social media apps such as Facebook, YouTube, TikTok and Snapchat. Opinion Columnist Habiba Kamel argues that the negative effects of social media are harmful to children. (AP Photo, File)

Children should not be exposed to social media 

By Habiba Kamel, Opinion Columnist | April 24, 2025

If you were to look at communication today versus 100 years ago, it is clear that advancements in technology have significantly improved our ways of interacting. Not only have our means of talking to one another changed, but so has the amount of time...

Nick Obabko, a senior political science major, responds to a street interviews prompt. Which fandom has the most unique people? (Northern Star Graphic)

Street Interviews: What is the most unique fandom?

By Emily Beebe, Sofia Didenko, and Gray Edelstein | April 22, 2025

Students across NIU may have different hobbies or fandoms they enjoy and are part of, and no one should be ashamed of their interests.  Ranging from enjoying anime to “Star Wars” and “Harry Potter,” students provided their thoughts on which...

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