For the past year, migrants from the United States-Mexico border have been loaded onto buses by republican governors of the border states and shipped off to cities with democratic leaders. This act of carelessly playing with lives needs to stop.
The...
The position of editor-in-chief has challenged me in ways I never expected.
In the two years I have been here, I have formed amazing connections and gained valuable experience that I couldn’t have without the Northern Star.
The different positions...
The Dominion Voting Systems v. FOX News Network lawsuit was settled for $787.5 million on April 18, and this conclusion was a severe disappointment.
Dominion – the company whose voting machines were used in the 2020 election – first sued FOX news...
The death penalty is an outdated, barbaric practice that has no place in modern society. It’s time to end this cruel and unjust punishment once and for all.
For years, the death penalty has been a contentious issue in the United States. According...
Tucker Carlson – the conservative ex-talk show host of FOX news – was released from duty on April 24, and it feels ecstatic to see him go.
Unaware it would be his last, Carlson gave his final sign-off on Friday, April 21, and the world caught...
For years comic fans have been divided between Marvel Comics and DC Comics, but it is time we look at the facts and decide which one is actually superior.
There are several fundamental differences between the two comic companies that must be compared.
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Ever try to run a marathon after donating blood? That’s a bit like what you're asking your brain to do when you take a test on no sleep, so sink into those pillows, Huskies.
College students aren’t famous for their restfulness, especially during...
Jerry Springer, the legendary yet unconventional talk-show host famous for The Jerry Springer Show, passed away on April 27 of pancreatic cancer. He was 79.
Famous for its wild reveals and the often heated arguments between show participants, the...
A new student organization, Go Green-Go Clean, has been founded on campus with a mission to address the garbage which litters NIU grounds, but the work shouldn’t be left to them alone.
The club’s work is inspiring, and its members deserve our praise,...
In schools students are taught national and international history, but very rarely are they taught local history when it is just as important.
Knowing the history of the town you grew up in, are attending school in and/or are working in is an essential...
As a college student, it’s always exciting to hear about new stores opening in our local community, especially when the store is as beloved and well-known as HomeGoods. There will be a new HomeGoods opening up in DeKalb. It’s no secret that HomeGoods...
We all know health matters, but as a student, it is challenging to determine where to start.
It is essential to prioritize healthy eating habits because simply focusing on your diet can increase an individual's quality of life immensely. The early...
