Breathe! Asbestos has recently been banned by the Environmental Protection Agency for its harmful effects on human health. The banning of asbestos is beneficial for human health.
On March 18, the EPA announced a comprehensive ban on asbestos, according...
TikTok is captivating our generation and keeping us fixated on our phones. Our private information is at risk of exposure to external threats from China, yet students appear to be largely indifferent to the potential dangers.
If we don’t exercise...
Throughout history, there has been much discussion about the differences between soccer and American football.
Fans of each sport struggle with which of these two sports deserves to carry the title of football, as only the true sport can bear the...
Amazon Hubs could become the new norm for receiving packages. Students should use Amazon Hubs to pick up their packages versus getting them shipped to their dorms to show support for the latest delivery improvement on campus.
Amazon Hubs are storage...
THE NATIONAL ANTHEM IS GETTING EXCESSIVE, DIAL IT BACK
By: Skyler Kisellus, Sports Reporter
I’m well aware that this is going to be an unpopular opinion, but here goes: The national anthem does not need to be played before every sporting event.
I...
Many students born or raised in communities that are impoverished are at a significant disadvantage compared to students in affluent communities. This is an issue that needs resolution by prioritizing equality and quality in education to ensure that all...
By The Northern Star Editorial Board
| April 14, 2024
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid was recently updated with the intention of creating an easier application process and an increase in aid, but now, in April, many students are still waiting for their financial aid packages.
FAFSA traditionally...
Knock knock!
April is one of the academic year’s longest months, with zero extended weekends or breaks. But, April is also National Humor Month. If the answer to your “who’s there” is burnout, choose to slam the door.
Yes, yes —...
NIU offers a program for students who have food allergies or intolerances called MyPantry. MyPantry is a good start, but NIU has a ways to go to be truly accommodating to students with allergies.
MyPantry is a self-access station for students with...
