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Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

A photo depicts a hospital bed and medical equipment nearby the hospital bed. Opinion Columnist Habiba Kamel argues that people with terminal illnesses should have the option of assisted suicide. (Getty Images)

Opinion: Assisted suicide or murder?

By Habiba Kamel, Opinion Columnist | September 10, 2025

In the U.S. alone, more than 13 million people live with a terminal or serious illness, according to the Center to Advance Palliative Care. The effects of such illnesses take a great toll on a patient’s mental and physical health, as symptoms range...

A photo depicts President Donald Trump at an event on Monday at the Museum of the Bible to deliver remarks to the White House Religious Liberty Commission. Opinion Columnist Lucy Atkinson argues that guns should be banned for everyone, not just transgender people. (Reuters | Evelyn Hockstein)

Opinion: Trump’s gun plan prioritizes trans community over real solutions

By Lucy Atkinson, Opinion Columnist | September 10, 2025

Wow, Mr. President, you’ve really done the impossible. Never did I imagine I’d agree with a group like the National Rifle Association.  Perpetually terrified of losing loved ones to preventable tragedies, I never thought I could be on the same...

A photo depicts President Donald Trump speaking on Friday during a dinner for lawmakers on the newly renovated Rose Garden patio, at the White House. Opinion Columnist Gabe Santos argues that when death hoaxes of President Trump swarmed the internet, it was met with hope and not mourning. (Reuters | Brian Snyder)

Opinion: Mourning in advance

By Gabriel Santos, Opinion Columnist | September 9, 2025

On Labor Day weekend, photos of President Donald Trump looking worse-for-wear, taken by Andrew Caballero-Reynolds for Getty Images, hit the internet. Soon after, the White House and Trump himself went all but silent, prompting rumors to hit the internet...

A cartoon depicts a bird flying in the sky through a city. Opinion Columnist Lucy Atkinson argues that big companies should do more such as adding bird-safe film in order to prevent bird deaths. (Kaylee Rutherford | Northern Star)

Opinion: Avian fall migrations shouldn’t be deadly

By Lucy Atkinson, Opinion Columnist | September 9, 2025

September and October are months of movement for many in the avian kingdom. Songbirds and waterfowl, colorful feathers and beige plumage, huge flocks and solitary travelers all pass overhead in one of nature’s most fascinating traditions. It’s people...

President Donald Trump walks from the White House to the Trump National Golf Club on May 22 in Washington D.C., Opinion Columnist Santiago Montañez Bertoletti argues that everything the Trump Administration has done over the summer has been a failure. (Reuters | Evelyn Hockstein

Opinion: Trump’s summer agenda culminated in failure

By Santiago Montañez Bertoletti, Opinion Columnist | September 8, 2025

The last few months have been turbulent for national and international politics. Despite the intense efforts of government propaganda and private channels aligned with the Trump administration, such as Fox News, there have been several undeniable failures. Let’s...

A 2024 political map of Ukraine showing the regions it has lost to Russia, Opinion Columnist Ethan Ernst argues that Negotiations will not stop the war between Ukraine and Russia, and that the indecision of Ukraine allies is costing Ukrainian lives. (Getty Images)

Opinion: Negotiation will not stop the Ukraine War

By Ethan Ernst, Opinion Columnist | September 8, 2025

Three years after it began, it now seems a “swift” end to the war in Ukraine is only possible through negotiation. Unfortunately, what both sides demand for peace cannot be given, so Ukraine’s allies must continue providing weapons to prevent a...

Two wedding bands sit overlapped on one another on a pride flag. Opinion Columnist Habiba Kamel believes that states across the U.S. should protect the right of marriage between same-sex couples. (Getty Images

Opinion: States across the U.S. should protect the right of same-sex marriage

By Habiba Kamel, Opinion Columnist | September 7, 2025

Just 10 years ago, the Supreme Court made a life-changing decision that would give millions of Americans the right to marry whomever they would like. On June 26, 2015, in a 5-4 decision, the court ruled in favor of Obergefell v. Hodges, which requires...

A cartoon depicts the Statue of Liberty setting an ice machine on fire. The Statue of Liberty is also holding a piece of paper that has the date July 4, 1776, in Roman numerals. (Lupita Diaz | Northern Star)

Cartoon: Melt ICE, not liberty

By Lupita Diaz, Cartoonist | September 7, 2025

A photo depicts celebrities Walk of Fame stars, such as Amy Grant on Hollywood Boulevard. Assistant Opinion Editor Emily Beebe argues that celebrities should not be held to such high expectations because they are everyday people that make mistakes. (Getty Images)

Opinion: Don’t put celebrities on a pedestal

By Emily Beebe, Assistant Opinion Editor | September 4, 2025

Over the years, there have been many celebrity scandals, such as Ellen DeGeneres being toxic to her staff on her show, or even cheating scandals among celebrities such as Dave Grohl. While celebrities can be role models for people, society tends to...

A photo depicts a newspaper with the headline being "Good News." Opinion Columnist Lucy Atkinson argues that despite all of the bad news that is in the world, people should seek out good news stories. (Getty Images)

Opinion: Read good news without guilt; Trump can’t steal all hope

By Lucy Atkinson, Opinion Columnist | September 4, 2025

How to get through another three years of the Trump Administration without emotional burnout – or denial – is an ugly conundrum. If these first eight months have left you feeling hopeless and scared, remember the need for good news is a thirst you...

A cartoon depicts a car driving on a road with speech bubbles saying that people would rather not have children at all than have children with an immature man. Opinion Editor Kahlil Kambui believes that birth rates are declining because the U.S. government isn't providing women proper support. (Lupita Diaz | Northern Star)

Opinion: The declining birth rate is the fault of the US government

By Kahlil Kambui, Opinion Editor | September 3, 2025

Birth rates are on the decline and tension between genders are on the rise world wide. Why? Because the people in power simply aren't giving women anything to work with. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in 2024, the birth...

The Hogwarts Express runs through the countryside in of Scotland. Opinion Columnist Gabe Santos believes that "The Hunger Games," "Harry Potter," "The Lord of The Rings," "Game of Thrones," "Maze Runner" and "Percy Jackson" are some of the best live action adaptations. (Getty Images)

Poll: Which live action adaptation is the best?

By Gabriel Santos, Opinion Columnist | September 3, 2025

Live action adaptations of books have been around for a long time. For example, “Jaws”, widely regarded as the first blockbuster film, was based on a novel; as was Jurassic Park, another Steven Spielberg creation. Many high profile novel/live action...

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