After winter break, students came back to DeKalb and were met with 34 below zero degree wind chills and a lot of snow. On Jan. 16, NIU chose to keep university operations in-person despite the intense cold and actions of other local schools and universities.  NIU...

If you were once a young girl, you might have experienced teasing on the playground by a boy, followed by the adult response: “He’s mean to you because he likes you.”  “Yeah, I heard it all the time,” said Alondra Rodriguez, a first-year...

The first week of the new semester brought frigid temperatures. Before the bitter cold, students were interviewed about their feelings toward the El Niño winter.  Although we haven’t witnessed many warm temperatures so far, El Niño holds the...

In today’s fast-paced world, students seek to finish their college degree as quickly as possible, often looking to take accelerated courses. Education should not be treated like a race, and with accelerated courses, students miss a richer and more fulfilling...

Editor’s Note: It’s clear what Calderon voted for in this week’s poll, but this column is no attempt to sway your own vote, reader.  Rock music is everywhere, and with sub-genres such as spoken word, deathcore, punk and classic rock, it might...

Music is often considered therapy and brings joy to many people. Incorporating themes such as nostalgia, going through a breakup or falling in love can make music inspirational and relatable. The most popular genres of music tend to be rock, country...

Editor’s Note: The Northern Star does not encourage readers to replace therapy with rage room visits. Students seeking counseling can contact Counseling and Consultation Services.  It’s time for a new therapeutic activity in town. By implementing...

Artificial intelligence is a new powerful technology disrupting education, but it has the ability to enhance learning and be inclusive to all users. Educators should embrace the use of AI systems such as ChatGPT, Microsoft Bing Chat and Google Bard...

Syllabus week is here: the first impression professors and students will get of each other before work begins. This semester, professors, please keep classrooms friendly. Students, let’s make that possible for them. Reviewing the many rules of the...

You better cry while reading this. I started working at the Northern Star as its only copy editor in Fall 2022. I asked then-Editor-in-Chief Madelaine Vikse if I could hire more copy editors. After she said yes, I became chief copy editor. Before...

While it is impossible for citizens to follow along with police officers every day, there are ways to follow what is going on in the community.  Police scanners are the one of ways police officers, dispatchers and other employees stay in contact when...