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A child pulling a wagon full of books toward a library with images from the stories floating behind. Students and community members should utilize their local public library. (Christa Kim | Northern Star)

Editorial: Cool people visit libraries

By Northern Star Editorial Board | September 17, 2023

In the age of technology, audiobooks and e-books are increasingly becoming more popular as buying books with one button becomes more convenient. Getting out of the house and visiting a local library tends to be forgotten by individuals looking for something...

Cartoonist Eleanor Gentry illustrates a students walking toward the light ahead, but with gloomy clouds peaking through the beams of light. It is important for students to remain cautious when hoping for President Joe Biden’s SAVE plan to come through. (Eleanor Gentry | Northern Star)

Editorial: Students, don’t get your hopes up for Biden’s SAVE plan

By Northern Star Editorial Board | September 4, 2023

November, 2022, President Joe Biden announced that he planned to forgive up to $20,000 in student loan debt for many borrowers. Very quickly after that, multiple legal suits were filed against Biden claiming that issuing this proclamation through executive...

Cartoonist Isaac Trusty illustrates a goose laying on a bed of flowers. NIU students and staff can expect to see plenty of geese around campus.

Editorial: Back to the pack

By Northern Star Editorial Board | August 27, 2023

With a new school year starting, we wanted to use our first editorial of the year to discuss the big changes happening in DeKalb and remind our readers we will try to help them informed with the news this semester.  First, there have been major updates...

Athletes across different sports doing signature actions for their sports. NIU student-athletes did an amazing job this year. (Amber Siegel | Northern Star)

Editorial: NIU student-athletes excelled this year

Editor’s note: Joey Trella, opinion editor and NIU student-athlete, was not a part of writing this editorial.  Participating in collegiate athletics at the Division I level is a dream that only a select few can accomplish. An even fewer number of...

A girl sleeping while thought bubbles of self care float above. When preparing for finals, it is essential to also make time for mental health.

Editorial: Take a deep breath during finals

By Northern Star Editorial Board | April 30, 2023

Before summer comes around, the last few weeks of school are stressful. Students should remember to always take care of themselves first. With the stress of projects, papers and final exams, students should find methods to keep themselves mentally healthy...

Apology: Coverage confirmed to contain fabrication

By Northern Star Editorial Board | April 18, 2023

On Tuesday, Reporter Daniel Massa confirmed that he fabricated multiple parts of an April 17 concert recap titled “Local bands jam hearts out for DeKalb.” Upon the discovery of Massa’s fabrication, the writer was terminated and the article was...

Two people walking on a tightrope between Holmes Student Center and Founders Memorial Library. The recent SGA election found four candidates breaking SGA's vague rules.

Editorial: SGA allows the abuse of its elections

By Northern Star Editorial Board | April 9, 2023

A sanction, in relation to the NIU Student Government Association, is a reprimand given to a person who is found guilty and admits to having broken SGA policies, university policies or, in the recent case of four elected candidates, electioneering. The...

A basketball player, softball player and soccer player portrayed as superheroes. The Northern Star Editorial Board believes NIU students should support women's sports more as they bring home a lot of accomplishments.

Editorial: Support women’s sports beyond Women’s History Month

By Northern Star Editorial Board | March 30, 2023

Editor’s note: Joey Trella, opinion editor and NIU student-athlete, was not a part of writing this editorial.  NIU women’s sports have proven to the world that they deserve more eyes and attention from the NIU student body and fans. Students...

Two students in the Oasis at Holmes Student Center, holding their phones showing a box checked off, indicating they've voted. It is important for NIU students to vote in the SGA elections because the winners represent their voices on campus.

Editorial: Students, your voice is needed in SGA elections

By Northern Star Editorial Board | March 27, 2023

The Student Government Association’s purpose is to represent and be the voice of the student body. That cannot happen if students don’t use their voices. The SGA is a student organization that aims to be the voice of NIU students to the administration....

Drag performer Angelica Diamond performing in an outfit inspired by “The Little Mermaid” Thursday evening in the Duke Ellington Ballroom in the Holmes Student Center. NIU’s campus and the surrounding community are no stranger to drag performances, with shows being hosted on campus by various groups such as the Campus Activities Board (CAB), the Gender-Sexualities Alliance (GSA) and at local restaurants and venues. (Cheyanne Quintanilla | Northern Star)

Editorial: Drag is an art, not a crime

By Northern Star Editorial Board | March 26, 2023

On July 1, some of the country’s most thinly veiled anti-transgender legislation will take effect in Tennessee.  This amendment to Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 7-51-1401, criminalizes “performance in a location other than an adult cabaret...

A large stamp and ink pad sit on a desk beside a stack of papers labeled as Student Government Association documents and stamped with the words "try again." Six SGA senators voted against the second round of voting for the petition, claiming that the petition was too narrow, and they'd rather propose a more broad petition at an undisclosed date. (Isaac Trusty | Northern Star)

Editorial: SGA let Black students down

By Northern Star Editorial Board | March 5, 2023

During a Feb. 17 meeting, the Student Government Association voted on whether to approve a petition outlining the concerns of Black students at NIU. Instead of approving the petition, SGA senators denied it.  A petition is the SGA’s highest form...

Two people hugging as others walk by on a rainy and gloomy day. With traumatic events constantly happening, remember to take care of yourself and those around you.

Editorial: Dear students, don’t let doom consume you

By Northern Star Editorial Board | February 26, 2023

As the 15th anniversary of the shooting at NIU and images of the Feb. 13 Michigan State University shooting loom over our heads, it's hard for students to return to our everyday lives.  Of course, these events and others like them cause stress. It’s...