NIU School of Theatre and Dance is constantly performing and hosting events, and NIU and DeKalb residents should take full advantage of its show-stopping numbers. Residents should attend theater performances, both to show support for the school and to...

People on social media, especially celebrities, need to be more authentic in their content. Social media should be used as a platform to show originality and vulnerability, like Selena Gomez does.  The cycle where people only show good sides of themselves...

During the last two NFL games, Taylor Swift's appearance in the box suite of Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce generated significant attention and cultural buzz. Regarding career achievements and global impact, Swift's success surpasses Kelce's....

LIL UZI VERT – “Pink Tape” Lil Uzi Vert, a rapper and singer-songwriter from Philadelphia, first gained attention after the release of their single “Money Longer” in 2016. Their second studio album, “Eternal Atake,” was released in 2020....

The federal government is failing America. By abolishing the filibuster in federal judge appointments, government officials are creating an unfair and unjust judicial system. Politicians must bring the practice back to protect America’s democratic republic...

Transitioning from campus life to a professional career can often feel like an overwhelming journey for college students. Questions such as "What's the right career path for me?" and "How can I secure my dream job?" tend to be expected. However, the college...

The Northern Star Editorial Board believes the School of Art and Design is making the right security decisions after another break in to the building this year. However, these changes should have been talked about after the first break in, not the third. "On...

With the recent passing of Sen. Dianne Feinstein, questions of who Gov. Gavin Newsom will replace her with have arisen. As per the 17th Amendment, Governors have the power to appoint a replacement to the Senate.  Newsom now faces the difficult decision...

There’s nothing wrong with being a team player and remembering that success tastes best when it is shared. However, there is always the choice to play a game for yourself. The NIU Archery Club holds weekly meetings and is one of the few individual...

Courts across America have been silent on climate change and greenhouse gases.  On Aug. 14, Kathy Seeley, a Montana judge, broke the silence, and other states should do the same.  Through her ruling, Seeley created a precedent, requiring that...