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"Fuller House", a reboot based of the 1987 sitcom "Full House", on Netflix. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

Unpopular Opinion: Enough with the reboots

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

In recent years, the originality of TV shows has been going downhill with constant remakes of old ones.  Many shows from the 90s and early 2000s have been getting spinoff shows, but only some of them are actually able to measure up to the originals.  The...

Street Interviews: What was the most memorable Super Bowl Halftime show?

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

DeKALB – The 57th Super Bowl was on Feb. 12, with the Kansas City Chiefs winning 38-35 against the Philadelphia Eagles. While football fanatics tune in for the games, many turn on their TV to watch the famous halftime show. This year was hosted by Apple...

Two actors bowing on stage while auditioning in the lights on a theatre stage. (Photo by Getty Images)

That Time I… auditioned for a musical

By Nanette Nkolomoni, Copy Editor | February 20, 2023

It was nearly the end of my junior year in high school. The sun was out and summer was approaching. I was sitting at my desk when my English teacher made the announcement that my school would be having a musical and all students were invited to write...

People hanging around at a train station with Mission III waiting outside the Metra train. The discussion to extend the line to DeKalb has circulated more than once.

Editorial: The Metra in DeKalb, a no-brainer

By Northern Star Editorial Board | February 19, 2023

The DeKalb City Council’s recent approval of a transportation study will determine if the Union Pacific West Metra line should extend to DeKalb. The answer seems clear: The train line’s extension would be beneficial to NIU and its student population. A...

CARTOON: A goose spotting

By Amber Siegel, Cartoonist | February 19, 2023

Opinion columnist Nanette Nkolomoni discusses why being extroverted over introverted is better.

Unpopular Opinion: Being extroverted is better

By Nanette Nkolomoni, Copy Editor | February 16, 2023

Being introverted is something many people identify with – it is not to be confused with being anti-social. People who are anti-social are typically against social norms and are unwilling/unable to effectively communicate with other people. On the other...

The Chicago Skyline at night with the water in the foreground of the image.

That Time I… went to a concert in Chicago

By Emily Beebe, News Editor | February 16, 2023

Last March, Big Time Rush announced that they were going on tour. My friend is a big fan of Big Time Rush, and she has never seen them in concert before. When I saw that they were going on tour and would make a stop in Chicago, I immediately bought tickets...

CARTOON: Lead with your heart

By Eleanor Gentry, Cartoonist | February 16, 2023

Police secure the entrance to the neighborhood of former Vice President Mike Pence's Indiana home, Friday, Feb. 10, 2023 in Carmel, Ind. The FBI is searching former Vice President Mike Pence’s Indiana home as part of a classified records probe. That's according to two people familiar with the search who were not authorized to discuss it and spoke on condition of anonymity. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Classified documents don’t feel classified

By Lucy Atkinson, Opinion Editor | February 15, 2023

With President Joe Biden currently under investigation by the FBI, the public is beginning to wonder why the mishandling of classified documents has become a recurring story. The government, it seems, may require improved security measures.  The investigation...

The Forward, Together Forward memorial outside Cole Hall honors the lives of the five students lost in the Feb. 14, 2008, shooting.

Letter to the editor: ‘Northern Strong’

By Loring Olk | February 14, 2023

***Editor’s Note: Letters to the editor are the author’s opinion alone*** On this day of remembrance, I am at once sad for the tragedy of the lives taken, students wounded and deep wound inflicted upon my alma mater, my school; Northern Illinois...

Sets of dice which spell out the words "I Love You" and "I Hate You" being balanced between the words love and hate.

Fill in the Blank: Valentine’s Day is…

By Angelina Padilla-Tompkins, Former Editor in Chief | February 14, 2023

… Special Valentine’s Day is a day of love. As cringeworthy as that sounds, it’s the truth. The holiday is dedicated to expressing your love and appreciation for others. A common misconception about Valentine’s Day is that it's only for...

A little boy hiding behind his mother while she is talking to a stranger. Many people approach strangers, depending on the situation.

Poll: How friendly are you to those you don’t know?

By Nanette Nkolomoni, Copy Editor | February 14, 2023

I remember being told as a child to watch out for strangers; don’t follow them, don’t talk to them and don’t do any favors for them because they might be dangerous. I’m pretty sure every child was taught the “stranger danger” advice whether...