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Northern Star

Sex is more than a science. It’s an intimate and fun activity. However, under the guise of abstinence-only sex ed,  sex is not taught to be celebrated unless with one’s marital spouse.

Students need comprehensive sexual education

By Derek Bos, Opinion Columnist | April 6, 2022

How do you know if you have full consent? Is it an STD or an STI? Could you really tell if you’re in a toxic relationship? If you graduated from a public school system, there’s a good chance you learned these answers outside of class.  Public...

While audiobooks can be nice, they take away from the full experience of sitting down to relax with a nice book.

Audiobooks can’t compare to physical copy

By Angelina Padilla-Tompkins, Former Editor in Chief | April 6, 2022

Imagine a cloud-covered sky, a steady rain, and your warm bed. You reach over, picking up your favorite novel. The spine is worn from continuous use, but you can still remember the new book smell it had when you first held it.  The feeling of holding...

The East Lagoon on Northern Illinois University's campus is a beautiful spot for students to enjoy the outdoors.

Appreciate natural resources on campus

By Ally Formeller, News Reporter | April 6, 2022

NIU’s campus has vast natural resources, and students should appreciate it more.  Between the hustle and bustle of classes, work and extracurriculars, a lot of students don’t take the time to appreciate and use the natural spaces on campus, even...

A woman does a handstand while her friend takes a picture for social media.

Social media enables gym culture’s toxicity

By Ally Formeller, News Reporter | March 31, 2022
Fitness influencers are not health professionals and we should stop treating them as such.
Fashion styles and choices can influence our mood. Colors, textures and accessories all come into play to effect our mind.

Fashion can influence state of mind

By Angelina Padilla-Tompkins, Former Editor in Chief | March 31, 2022
Everyone knows that feeling when you put on a nice suit or fancy dress and feel sharper.
Columnist Parker Otto stayed in a cabin in Kalkaska, Michigan with a group of friends over Spring Break.

Firsthand account: Spending a weekend in Kalkaska

By Parker Otto | March 29, 2022
A spring break full of hiking, movies and freedom as a college senior.
Electric scooters are very common across college campuses for their reliability and easy access.

OPINION: Electric scooters would benefit the NIU community

By Derek Bos, Opinion Columnist | March 29, 2022
Electric scooters should be the future of transportation around campus.
'OK boomer': What it's like being an old soul trapped in a Gen Z body

‘OK boomer’: What it’s like being an old soul trapped in a Gen Z body

By Parker Otto | March 28, 2022
Being an old soul stuck in a Gen Z body has its perks and disadvantages.
"Wordle" has become a popular online game, recently bought by The New York Times.

Wordle is a disgrace to society

By Parker Otto | March 27, 2022

Remember Trivia Crack? The app that had you and your friends compete against different trivia categories? It was fun, engaging and you actually learned new things while playing it. Imagine the exact opposite of that and you get Wordle, an app that is...

The Student Government Association is located in the Holmes Student Center ground floor in the OASIS space.

SGA election participation helps foster change, progress

By Angelina Padilla-Tompkins, Former Editor in Chief | March 27, 2022

The Student Government Association (SGA) is holding elections for new leadership in their executive and legislative branches and senators starting Tuesday and Wednesday.  It is important for students to get involved, do their research and cast their...

The different ways we raise daughters vs sons can have major impacts on society.

Column: Equal parenting standards should be common sense

By Angelina Padilla-Tompkins, Former Editor in Chief | March 24, 2022
It's time to break the cycle of treating children differently based on their gender.
Spring is a time for college students to come out of their shell.

Spring weather allows students to reawaken

By Parker Otto | March 24, 2022
We all should go outside wearing a t-shirt and just enjoy life.