By Northern Star Editorial Board
| August 28, 2019
Welcome to the Northern Star Editorial, where you can find editorials on a regular basis. There is a distinction between an opinion column and an editorial, and we are here to clarify the difference. In doing so, we hope to provide insight into how we...
My generation prides itself on being diverse, open-minded and creative. We walk with the weight of the world on our shoulders, searching for peace of mind. The one thing we struggle with is finding independence in being alone and being confident enough...
College is a large financial burden that many families struggle to pay for, which is why it is so unfair that wealthy families have crafted a way for their children to take financial aid from those who truly do not have the necessary funding to attend...
Pros:Haley Galvin | Opinion EditorSyllabus week is one of the best weeks of the semester. Each class is simply going over the syllabus for the semester and it is a breeze. The endless lecturing hasn’t started yet, and it helps to ease the transition...
Seven full days with zero cell service. I’m not sure how I managed to make it through. I am constantly on my phone, checking social media until I can’t refresh anymore. It is not something I am proud of, but I admit I should detach myself from it...
The semester has begun, and I could not be more stressed. Classes are piling up over my head, and I have not attended any of them yet. I have dug myself into a hole of syllabi stress, and I feel like I will never find my way out.Stress is the worst enemy...
Staying organized throughout the semester is a challenge. A simple DIY can help aid in that struggle. All it takes is a little time and a quick trip to Five Below, 2345 Sycamore Road.Supplies:•Magnet board•Weekly planner•Command hooks•Pencil•Magnets•Chalk...
As the start of the school year begins, the amount of time spent binge-watching Netflix obsessions must lessen, or at least be prioritized with upcoming work and deadlines.Traveling toward that goal of a shiny diploma requires great patience and dedication...
To say viewing the world’s largest ball of human hair with my own eyes was the highlight of my summer would be a dire understatement. The most hair I had ever seen at once I found in clogged shower drains or the backseat of my car after taking my corgi...
By Catherine Carter and Haley Galvin
| August 23, 2019
Catherine Carter | Copy EditorAlthough I’m an English major and enjoy writing, I don’t consider myself a journalist of any kind. But that’s one of the best things about being a part of the Star. You don’t have to be a journalist. We have people...
The Northern Star Staff ranks campus dining halls on a variety of topics.The best dining hall is ... Gilbert Dining.Haley Galvin | Opinion EditorJazzy lighting, comfy chairs and superior food are what set Gilbert Dining Hall apart from the rest of the...
Whether this will be your first or if you’re bringing someone to their first, popping the Corn Fest kernel is a must.Imagine the joy of butter dripping off your chin after a satisfying chomp on a county-grow corn cob, or the sound of music filling the...
