News sources primarily known for entertainment are a less intimidating way to draw more eyes to pressing political issues.In the new media age, people are confronted with an overload of information with every click of a mouse. There is more choice than...
Governor J.B. Pritzker signed bipartisan legislation providing increased state surveillance over Illinois firearm retailers and combating illegal gun trafficking on Jan. 17. For Illinois residents, the bill represents the first step in a string of much...
The Northern Star Editorial Board would like to congratulate Head Football Coach Thomas Hammock and NIU for finding a perfect marriage. In sports, loyalty is never easy to come by, and Hammock exemplifies the Huskies’ “hard way.”Hammock played football...
From Jan 20 through the 21 a special astronomical event is taking place: a super blood wolf moon eclipse— try saying that 10 times fast. Before the moon shifts into a vibrant color, it goes through a dimming phase called penumbra. Then, the moon passes...
As Americans celebrate and remember Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., it’s important to pay tribute to his stances on social issues in a manner that does the whole of his advocacy justice. In addition to strides made during the Civil Rights Movement, King’s...
The government shutdown continues into its fourth week, caused by a so-called “crisis” at the border that is neither new nor dire.Border apprehensions have been on a stark downward trend since the early 2000s, according to a 2014 Pew Research Center...
On this day, we celebrate Martin Luther King Jr., a man who had undying strength and passion to help people through unrighteous injustice and unfair prejudice.Starting his civil rights path, he took position as the leader and official spokesman for the...
Three officers walk away clear of all charges on Thursday from a public battle for police accountability. Showing the city and the country the blue wall of silence is indestructibleLaquan McDonald was shot 16 times by former police officer Jason Van...
In this week's Man on the Street we asked students what Martin Luther King Jr. Day meant to them, and here is what they had to say. “He made a huge difference and that’s something [that should] not be forgotten," Jordan Slagle sophomore early childhood...
This is Rey and Blue. They are Keeshonds. Their favorite treats are anything with peanut butter, and they love to go to dog parks with their grandpa. Rey and Blue are crazed, cuddly, feisty, happy and cranky. Their owner Jeffrey Salmon is the Assistant...
Jayce Eustice | Sports Editor... better than expected.Rod Carey didn’t exactly blow people away during his time at NIU, but a 52-30 record in his time with the Huskies is nothing to take lightly. His biggest mark as a head football coach is that he...
The Northern Star Editorial Board commends NIU for partnering with Wiley Education Services for the expansion of online programming and hopes the programs will be closely monitored to ensure the investment is worth it.NIU approved the partnership with...
