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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 President Donald Trump walking as he arrives on the South Lawn of the White House. Opinion Columnist Lucy Atkinson argues that global leaders are facing stress due to Trump's policies. (AP Photo/John McDonnell)

America as viewed by the world

By Lucy Atkinson, Opinion Columnist | April 24, 2025

Global leaders continue to face a vortex of antagonistic behavior from the Trump administration. Their grief for America is our nation’s disgrace.  ON TARIFFS Causing stress among global leaders currently is Trump’s aggressive tariff policies,...

A cartoon depicts a car diving headfirst into a large pothole. The Northern Star Editorial Board believes that the roundabout being installed on the intersection of Lucinda Avenue and Normal Road will make NIU’s campus safer for pedestrians and drivers. (Nicholas Rojas | Northern Star)

Editorial: Roundabout will make NIU’s campus safer

By Northern Star Editorial Board | April 24, 2025

The planned roundabout to be installed on the intersection of Lucinda Avenue and Normal Road will make NIU’s campus safer. While this is a good first step, more still needs to be done to ensure pedestrian and driver safety. The current intersection...

A photo depicts the logos of different social media apps such as Facebook, YouTube, TikTok and Snapchat. Opinion Columnist Habiba Kamel argues that the negative effects of social media are harmful to children. (AP Photo, File)

Children should not be exposed to social media 

By Habiba Kamel, Opinion Columnist | April 24, 2025

If you were to look at communication today versus 100 years ago, it is clear that advancements in technology have significantly improved our ways of interacting. Not only have our means of talking to one another changed, but so has the amount of time...

Signs with the words "Protect all Immigrants" and "Humanity over Patriotism" are held in the air during the No Kings protest Saturday. The Northern Star Editorial Board's policy on how we cover international and undocumented students will not change. (Ethan Rodriguez | Northern Star)

Northern Star’s policy on coverage of international students

By Northern Star Editorial Board | April 23, 2025

Student media outlets throughout the nation are currently developing their own policies on the coverage of international students and anonymous sources in response to an alert from journalism advisory organizations.  The alert warned student media...

Nick Obabko, a senior political science major, responds to a street interviews prompt. Which fandom has the most unique people? (Northern Star Graphic)

Street Interviews: What is the most unique fandom?

By Emily Beebe, Sofia Didenko, and Gray Edelstein | April 22, 2025

Students across NIU may have different hobbies or fandoms they enjoy and are part of, and no one should be ashamed of their interests.  Ranging from enjoying anime to “Star Wars” and “Harry Potter,” students provided their thoughts on which...

A photo depicts Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan giving a speech. Opinion Columnist Ethan Ernst argues that Turkey is a warning for democracies. (Mert Gokhan Koc/Dia Photo via AP)

Turkey is a warning for democracies

By Ethan Ernst, Opinion Columnist | April 22, 2025

The judiciary has become the most important tool for resistance against President Donald Trump. News covering legal battles against the Trump administration has become increasingly prominent as federal judges have blocked numerous policy changes ordered...

The NIU letters are pictured in the MLK Commons. Should students have classes on Fridays? (Ethan Rodriguez | Northern Star)

Poll: Should students have classes on Fridays?

By Habiba Kamel, Opinion Columnist | April 22, 2025

At NIU, classes run Monday through Friday. Many students believe that classes should only be held Monday through Thursday, as many social gatherings occur on Thursday nights. In addition to this, students have expressed that class attendance is minimal...

A graphic depicts a tiara and a princess. Copy Editor Rachael Swinson argues that Disney princesses do not deserve the criticism that they receive. (Emily Beebe | Northern Star)

In defense of the Disney princesses

By Rachael Swinson, Assistant Lifestyle Editor | April 20, 2025

The classic princesses – Snow White, Cinderella and Aurora –  get a lot of criticism for being “damsels in distress,” just as Ariel gets criticized for “being dumb” by giving up her voice to become human and Belle having “Stockholm syndrome”...

A photo depicts Room 100 of Cole Hall which is empty. Opinion Editor Emily Beebe argues that attendance in classes should be mandatory. (Northern Star File Photo)

Attendance should be mandatory in classes

By Emily Beebe, Assistant Opinion Editor | April 20, 2025

College classes are vastly different from high school classes, especially when it comes to attendance. In college, attendance isn’t always mandatory, depending on the professor. Attendance should be mandatory in all college classes so students get the...

Sophomore Sean Carroll reaches out of bounds to reset at the center of the mat at the match against Purdue University on January 12. Opinion Columnist Colton Peterson argues that AEW is no longer elite. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

AEW is no longer elite

By Colton Peterson, Opinion Columnist | April 18, 2025

As a big fan of professional wrestling, I have witnessed the ups and downs of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) throughout the years. So, believe me when I say I was very excited for the creation of All Elite Wrestling (AEW), WWE’s biggest competitor.  AEW...

A cartoon depicts a woman using a pencil as a baseball bat, hitting a ball with the word "Finals" on it. With finals rapidly approaching, it's important to stay focused. (Kaylee Rutherford | Northern Star)

Cartoon: Knockout

By Kaylee Rutherford, Cartoonist | April 17, 2025

A graphic depicts the words "Body Positivity" above hands making a heart shape. Opinion Columnist Habiba Kamel argues that the body positivity movement is a way to bring people together when it comes to loving one's body. (Emily Beebe | Northern Star)

Body positivity does not promote obesity

By Habiba Kamel, Opinion Columnist | April 16, 2025

“Nothing tastes as good as skinny feels.” This common quote is often recited in the world of body image. However, acceptance of all body types has become more prominent in today’s society. Body positivity is defined as the idea that all individuals...

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