On Dec. 16 history was made when Angela Ponce made her debut to represent as Miss Spain in Miss Universe 2018 as the first transgender woman to participate. Although she did not win the title, Ponce is the first transgender woman to have competed...
Michael Cohen, President Trump’s former lawyer, was sentenced to three years in prison for campaign finance violations on Dec. 12th. In other words, Cohen got a slap on the wrist with three years when, in all honesty, he should have gotten a longer...
“Baby It’s Cold Outside,” the 1944 holiday classic by Frank Loesser, never seemed to be a problem for listeners until recently when radio stations started banning the song because it was deemed controversial even though the song, which has since...
By Michael Urbanec & Tom Burton
| December 9, 2018
Always be willing to learnMichael Urbanec | Sports EditorI wasn’t well prepared when Madison Kacer hired me as a news reporter for the Northern Star in fall 2017. I came in with the same story many of our writers have: We were all told we were good...
Haley Galvin | Perspective Editor "... stressful but worthwhile." This semester was anything but easy. It was filled with assignment after assignment and a new job that threw a lot at me. However, I really believe it worked out for the best.With every...
The Northern Star Editorial Board believes the NIU Police and Public Safety failed to promptly inform students about the stabbing in Grant Hall North Saturday, demonstrating a lapse in regard for student safety.At approximately 9:39 p.m. Saturday, an...
Smokey the Bear said only people can prevent forest fires, but this isn’t always the case, seeing as things like climate change can cause such fires.In November, California saw horrible destruction as a result of forest fires, and President Trump responded...
Women work hard for their money but get paid less than men despite doing the same job, which is why it is so important NIU hosted “Closing The Gender Pay Gap.”The event was attended mostly by faculty with a low student turnout. More students should...
Those who disdain modern art, or art that doesn’t solely rely on technical skills, can occasionally be overheard asking, “This shouldn’t be considered art. A child can do this.” The fact of the matter is, they very well might be able to, but that’s...
Sam Malone | Managing Editor... accidentally impressive.The football season has been full of wins, and no one can deny that, but some of those victories weren’t as clean as they should have been. The defense played a strong game throughout the season,...
The Northern Star Editorial Board would like to commend the NIU administration for their efforts in job transitioning concerning the recent approval of the Northwestern Medicine partnership, which will take effect as early as January.The partnership was...
During the holiday season, the amount of people who volunteer increases 2 percent according to a 2013 American Time Use Survey. While this number seems small, it shows people are more inclined to volunteer around the holidays. However, people should continue...
