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Chase, a three-year-old therapy dog for NIU's Counseling and Consultation Services, looks toward the camera lens during the Center for Student Assistance's "Chilling with Chase" event Wednesday in the Peters Campus Life Building. Chase completed his service training in December to become a certified therapy dog alongside his handler Angela Kaminski, a social worker for Counseling and Consultation Services. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

NIU should provide more therapy animals

By Emily Beebe, News Editor | March 26, 2023

College students are no strangers to stress. There is constant pressure to succeed academically, professionally and even socially. Universities can help provide relief for students by offering different programs such as therapy animals.  While dogs...

Drag performer Angelica Diamond performing in an outfit inspired by “The Little Mermaid” Thursday evening in the Duke Ellington Ballroom in the Holmes Student Center. NIU’s campus and the surrounding community are no stranger to drag performances, with shows being hosted on campus by various groups such as the Campus Activities Board (CAB), the Gender-Sexualities Alliance (GSA) and at local restaurants and venues. (Cheyanne Quintanilla | Northern Star)

Editorial: Drag is an art, not a crime

By Northern Star Editorial Board | March 26, 2023

On July 1, some of the country’s most thinly veiled anti-transgender legislation will take effect in Tennessee.  This amendment to Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 7-51-1401, criminalizes “performance in a location other than an adult cabaret...

Opinion columnist Nanette Nkolomoni explained how students could benefit from a longer spring break. (Getty Images)

Fill in the Blank: Spring break is…

By Nanette Nkolomoni, Copy Editor | March 23, 2023

…Too short!  Spring Break comes at the perfect time. Right after spending the previous two weeks frantically studying for and taking nerve-racking midterm exams, spring break comes at the perfect time to be able to decompress. However, I wish...

CARTOON: March Winds

By Isaac Trusty, Cartoonist | March 23, 2023

Bees enjoy rolling around and playing with small toy wooden balls. (Cartoon by Amber Siegel)

Exploring entomology is crucial to understand insects’ emotions

By Lucy Atkinson, Opinion Editor | March 22, 2023

Last fall, scientists at the Queen Mary University of London published a scientific report on bumblebee playing. Research that glances into the lives and minds of insects deserves more public interest.  According to the study, bumblebees were placed...

Multiple people holding phones with bright lights illuminating their face.

We rely on technology too much

By Emily Beebe, News Editor | March 22, 2023

In today’s world, technology has become an integral part of our lives by making our lives easier and more efficient. But it has also become something of an addiction. The convenience of technology is a big factor in why we have become so addicted....

Street Interviews: Who do you want to win March Madness?

By Nanette Nkolomoni, Copy Editor | March 21, 2023

DeKALB – With the National Collegiate Athletic Association’s (NCAA) March Madness Basketball tournament taking place, many are tuning into the tournament eager for their favorite team to win.  Tuesday, NIU students gave their thoughts on the March...

"Friends" actors (left) Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Matthew Perry, Lisa Kudrow, David Schwimmer and Matt LeBlanc sitting in a park during "Friends: The Reunion." The group was asked if Ross and Rachel were on a break during this conversation.

Poll: Were Ross and Rachel on a break?

By Angelina Padilla-Tompkins, Former Editor in Chief | March 21, 2023

A debate that has plagued the fans of the ‘90s sitcom “Friends,” is whether Ross and Rachel were on a break.  Ross and Rachel had an on again, off again relationship through the 10 season show. The first mention of the opulent taking a break...

The Patterson Hall East sits on an overcast Winter day. NIU's housing cost does not reflect its poor condition. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

NIU housing cost does not reflect dorm conditions

By Angelina Padilla-Tompkins, Former Editor in Chief | March 20, 2023

NIU housing has left students with broken elevators, surrounded by flooding and leaking. The housing cost needs to reflect the low-quality dorms.  In 2022, Patterson Hall East had three separate occasions where a pipe burst and students were affected...

CARTOON: Spring Forth

By Isaac Trusty, Cartoonist | March 19, 2023

A young woman scrolling through streaming options on her television. Each streaming service has its pros and cons, but which one is the best?

Poll: Which streaming service do you use most often?

By Emily Beebe, News Editor | March 14, 2023

In recent years, streaming services have become increasingly popular as people turn away from traditional cable television. With the rise of platforms like Netflix, Hulu and Amazon Prime Video, viewers are able to access a wider range of content on-demand...

Two wooden figures with a heart shaped hole in between them. Columnist Nanette Nkolomoni expresses that friends growing apart is a natural process.

That Time I… realized outgrowing friendships is normal

By Nanette Nkolomoni, Copy Editor | March 10, 2023

Friendships are something I value and cherish deeply. The feeling of being understood and having a confidant that not only respects you but is there for you through highs and lows is priceless. The first best friend I ever had, I met in the second-grade....