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A list of ingredients in a drink, including food coloring, sugars, preservatives, artificial flavors and more. Senior Columnist Angelina Padilla-Tompkins urges students to pay more attention to their food and drink ingredients.

Students should read the ingredients in packaged foods

By Angelina Padilla-Tompkins, Former Editor in Chief | April 26, 2023

We all know health matters, but as a student, it is challenging to determine where to start.  It is essential to prioritize healthy eating habits because simply focusing on your diet can increase an individual's quality of life immensely. The early...

A bird's eye view of a jar overflowing with pennies. Columnists Lucy Atkinson and Emily Beebe debate whether America should keep the copper coin in the currency.

Look Both Ways: Is it time to ditch the penny?

By Lucy Atkinson and Emily Beebe | April 26, 2023

We Should Keep the Penny in U.S. Currency By: Emily Beebe The penny may be one of the smallest denominations in the United States currency system, but it certainly has a large impact. There has been a debate raging for years about whether or not...

Street Interviews: Are you ready for the end of the semester?

By Lucy Atkinson, Opinion Editor | April 25, 2023

DeKALB –The end of the semester is upon us, spring weather is flourishing (for the most part) and the NIU community is eager for the break to begin. Finals, however, will rear its intimidating head in a couple of weeks, and students are beginning the...

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks at the Heritage Foundation 50th Anniversary Celebration leadership summit, April 21, in Oxon Hill, Maryland. Opinion Columnist Lucy Atkinson believes that DeSantis' immigration policies are heartless. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

DeSantis’ immigration policies are unacceptable

By Lucy Atkinson, Opinion Editor | April 24, 2023

Intent on making the Sunshine State more hateful than ever before, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is pushing for a new round of heartless immigration legislation. DeSantis, infamous for his “Don’t Say Gay” bill and the resulting clash with Disney,...

Marlee Matlin receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Matlin is a well-known deaf actress who has brought awareness to the deaf community through her many roles in film and TV.

We need more disability representation on screen

By Emily Beebe, News Editor | April 24, 2023

Within the last few years, there has been a rise in Black representation and LGBTQ+ representation throughout the film industry, but there is still a lack of representation for those with disabilities.  Acting is all about accurately and realistically...

Cartoonist Isaac Trusty illustrates several patterns and sensory items on a grid. Opinion Columnist Emily Beebe explains that those with autism can struggle with becoming over stimulated and it is not talked about enough.

Autism: Let’s start the conversation

By Emily Beebe, News Editor | April 23, 2023

Autism is one of the most misunderstood and stigmatized conditions in modern society. It’s crucial we start talking about autism more in our society. We must recognize that autism is not a disease or a choice. April is known as World Autism Month....

A girl skimming through a book while at the library. Opinion Columnist Lucy Atkinson urges students to support their local bookstore in celebration of Independent Bookstore Day.

Support local bookstores this Independent Bookstore Day

By Lucy Atkinson, Opinion Editor | April 20, 2023

Independent Bookstore Day is April 29, and, like all good bookworms, we should be supporting our local bookstores to celebrate this bibliophile’s holiday. The recent history of American bookstores seems like a plotline straight out of an action novel.   Since...

CARTOON: Snacks

By Amber Siegel, Cartoonist | April 20, 2023

A group of engineers watch as their instructor writes on the board. Many types of jobs don't require a four-year college degree.

College isn’t mandatory for career success

By Emily Beebe, News Editor | April 20, 2023

People are usually told at some point in their lives that they need to go to college if they want to be successful. Despite this, there are many different careers where you can be just as successful without a four-year college degree. College is expensive...

A female student talking with her boss while holding a pen. Senior columnist Angelina Padilla-Tompkins believes college students should not stress about getting internships over the summer and should enjoy it instead.

It’s OK if you don’t have a summer internship

By Angelina Padilla-Tompkins, Former Editor in Chief | April 19, 2023

The end of the school year can cause many students to feel stressed with finals, but one aspect that isn't discussed enough is the stress of finding the perfect summer internship. There is way too much pressure placed on students to make the most of their...

Cartoonist Isaac Trusty illustrates Jack Arends Hall, School of Art and Design in five different styles, showing the many dimensions there are to art students and their work.

Visual art students deserve our attention

By Lucy Atkinson, Opinion Editor | April 19, 2023

Stepping into NIU’s School of Art and Design building for the first time feels a bit like stepping into a miniature wonderland. Paintings and sketches of all colors adorn the walls; and curious statues, spectacular displays or sculpted characters...

Apology: Coverage confirmed to contain fabrication

By Northern Star Editorial Board | April 18, 2023

On Tuesday, Reporter Daniel Massa confirmed that he fabricated multiple parts of an April 17 concert recap titled “Local bands jam hearts out for DeKalb.” Upon the discovery of Massa’s fabrication, the writer was terminated and the article was...