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Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

Increase in NIU accidents: Drivers, be careful

By Olivia Zapf, Opinion Columnist | September 8, 2023

As students have returned to NIU’s campus, there has been an increase in reported traffic violations.  The first week of classes had the same number of tickets as the two weeks before classes combined, according to the NIU Police Department’s...

Cars passing the NIU mural on the underpass of South Annie Glidden Road and Lincoln Highway. One side of the mural reads “NIU” and the other “Huskie Nation” with paw prints on each side.
(Ariyonna McGahee | Northern Star)

New mural is welcoming, despite students’ reactions

By Lucy Atkinson, Assistant Opinion Editor | September 7, 2023

Long referred to as “Huskie Nation,” it’s no secret that DeKalb loves its NIU students. Now with a freshly painted mural of red and black, it’s hard to not find the city’s enthusiasm adorable. The mural, painted by the Street Operations...

An illustrated Davis Hall stands under a peaceful night sky. The observatory is now open from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. every Wednesday. (Christa Kim | Northern Star)

Check out reopened Davis Hall Observatory

By Alberto Briones, Opinion Columnist | September 7, 2023

Stargazers and space explorers, take note. After a three-year break due to COVID-19, the Davis Hall Observatory is open again and inviting NIU and the surrounding community to join its cosmic celebration. Imagine a comfortable evening under the night...

An IUD laying on a person's hand. An IUD is a form of reversible birth control that is proven to be extremely painful, but some medical personal might downplay the pain. (Courtesy of Wikimedia)

Doctors, please take female pain seriously

By Lucy Atkinson, Senior Opinion Columnist | September 6, 2023

When Lauren Threatte, DEI Postdoctoral Fellow with NIU’s College of Law and WGS department, went to get her IUD inserted, she was warned of mild pressure during the procedure. The actual pain, however, was among the worst she’s ever felt.  A form...

A child playing in the sand. Columnist Lexi Nebel believes that adulthood is better than childhood.

Unpopular Opinion: Being an adult is better than being a kid

By Lexi Nebel, Opinion Columnist | September 6, 2023

As a young child, it was everyone’s dream to grow up and create our own version of our parents’ lives. However, as we grow older, it is not uncommon to long for the innocence of childhood. Unlike most people, I have never yearned for the naivety...

Cast and writers from "Breaking Bad" and "Better Call Saul" pose on a picket line on Aug. 29 outside Sony Pictures studios in Culver City, California. The film and television industries remain paralyzed by Hollywood's dual actors and screenwriters strikes. Pictured are Patrick Fabian (from left), Rhea Seehorn, Norma Maldonado, Aaron Paul, Peter Gould, Betsy Brandt, Matt Jones, Charles Baker, Jesse Plemons and Bryan Cranston. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

The Hollywood strike shows the importance of unions

By Angelina Padilla-Tompkins, Opinion Editor | September 6, 2023

Hollywood is often depicted as a bunch of spoiled rich people getting into trouble, stirring up drama and furthering the idea of capitalism. However, the Hollywood strike is a time to prove the misconception wrong, showing audiences they are still people...

Cartoon: Work-life

By Robin Gamboa, Cartoonist | September 5, 2023

The NIU sign stands in the heart of campus. Students have a lot of events to look forward to this semester. (Northern Star File photo)

Poll: Which NIU event are you looking forward to?

By Emily Beebe, Opinion Columnist | September 5, 2023

NIU offers a plethora of events throughout the year with the main events being Family Weekend and Homecoming. Both events offer something for everyone at no cost to students, which is great for students that want to explore both on and off-campus. So,...

Cartoonist Eleanor Gentry illustrates a students walking toward the light ahead, but with gloomy clouds peaking through the beams of light. It is important for students to remain cautious when hoping for President Joe Biden’s SAVE plan to come through. (Eleanor Gentry | Northern Star)

Editorial: Students, don’t get your hopes up for Biden’s SAVE plan

By Northern Star Editorial Board | September 4, 2023

November, 2022, President Joe Biden announced that he planned to forgive up to $20,000 in student loan debt for many borrowers. Very quickly after that, multiple legal suits were filed against Biden claiming that issuing this proclamation through executive...

Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley speaks during a Republican presidential primary debate hosted by FOX News Channel, Aug. 23, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Presidential Candidate Nikki Haley has a respectful approach to politics

By Angelina Padilla-Tompkins, Opinion Editor | September 4, 2023

Regardless of which side of the political line you land on, former U.N. ambassador Nikki Haley was the only one who made sense during the Republican primary debate.  The debate opened with a discussion on government spending, prompted by the controversial...

Peter Campus Life Building's new parking signage stands with campus in the background. Senior Columnist Lucy Atkinson questions whether the new parking changes will be enough for students. (Angelina Padilla - Tompkins | Northern Star)

It’s too soon to tell if NIU’s parking changes will be enough

By Lucy Atkinson, Senior Opinion Columnist | August 31, 2023

Starting this semester, NIU is introducing multiple changes to the university parking lots aimed to make parking more accessible for students. While this is clearly a positive change, it seems likely parking will remain a struggle for many.  Yellow...

Cartoon: Attack on geese

By Daniela Barajas, Cartoonist | August 31, 2023

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