College classes are vastly different from high school classes, especially when it comes to attendance. In college, attendance isn’t always mandatory, depending on the professor. Attendance should be mandatory in all college classes so students get the...

As a big fan of professional wrestling, I have witnessed the ups and downs of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) throughout the years. So, believe me when I say I was very excited for the creation of All Elite Wrestling (AEW), WWE’s biggest competitor.  AEW...

“Nothing tastes as good as skinny feels.” This common quote is often recited in the world of body image. However, acceptance of all body types has become more prominent in today’s society. Body positivity is defined as the idea that all individuals...

Editor's note: This letter will be included in the Northern Star’s time capsule to be opened in April 2050. The time capsule will be sealed at 4 p.m. Wednesday within the walls of the Peters Campus Life Building. Dear NIU in 2050, A lot can and...

All of us make unnecessary judgments, but we all have the ability to practice subduing them too. The next time you start to judge someone for something they love or a fandom they’re a passionate part of, stop and ask yourself why. Is there really...

For months, video games such as “Destiny 2” have lacked English voice acting for certain characters. Skins for characters in “League of Legends” have also replaced custom voiceovers with “base voiceovers,” which means that new skins for characters...

April wraps up with National Princess Week – how fantastic is that? Since we’ll all be locked away studying for finals, let’s take our dose of pixie dust now.  Those of us who grew up watching Disney cartoons have already had the “What Disney...

The two biggest concerns for college students are having money and getting good grades. Getting a job is a good way for college students to earn money for rent, spending money, food and all other needs. There are many businesses around campus that will...

One day, I walked into a public bathroom, and instead of it being empty, I saw a group of people through a misty, white, fruity smoke in the air. They quickly left, but it was clear what they were doing there: Vaping.  When vaping entered the market,...

Homelessness is the lack of a stable, permanent living environment, which affects millions of individuals. This results in individuals living on the streets or in a car. In the United States, over 770,000 Americans experienced homelessness in 2024, according...

The Anderson Hall Pool, built in 1964 as part of Anderson Hall, closed permanently in September as a result of low participation in its open swim programs.  The closing of the Anderson Pool is unfortunate because it leaves students with no pool option...