![Four quadrants display various artworks, including: a replica of Marcel Duchamp’s 1917 sculpture “Fountain,” Frida Kahol’s 1946 painting “Wounded Deer,” Willem de Kooning’s 1976 painting “Untitled” and Roy Lichtenstein’s 1964 painting “Kiss V.” Which art movement is most inspiring? (Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons | Northern Star Graphic)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/2020s-2.png)
Poll: Which art movement is most inspiring?
By Camilla Dziadosz, Opinion Columnist
| March 26, 2024
![The DeKalb Water Tower sits near NIUs western offices and the NIU football field on a morning. The USGS Central Midwest Water Science Center will relocate to NIUs campus by the end of the semester, presenting new research experience opportunities for students. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/USGS-1-1-1200x649.jpg)
USGS water research facility benefits students
By Emily Beebe, Assistant News Editor
| March 25, 2024
![Ophelia Boyd, a first-year health science major, responds to a street interview prompt. Who is your favorite female historical figure, and what would you say to them? (Northern Star Graphic)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Street-Interviews-Women-in-History.png)
Street Interviews: Women in history
By Lucy Atkinson, Opinion Editor
| March 25, 2024
![A phone with multiple social media apps is reflected in a mirror. Social media is only a reflection of real life, and users should be wary of misrepresentation. (Photo Illustration | Northern Star)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_2575-900x1200.jpeg)
Limit social media use
By James Bennett, Opinion Columnist
| March 24, 2024
![Five “Just Dandy” panels depict the adventures of Dandy, the black cat. In this comic, Dandy attempts to deliver mail, only to discover a not so conventional, school-spirited mailbox. (Christa Kim | Northern Star)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/mailbox-738x1200.png)
Just Dandy: Mailbox
By Christa Kim, Cartoonist
| March 21, 2024
![A view from the ground looks up into the grinning face of the sun. In 6 to7 billion years the sun will become a red giant and explode, but don’t worry, the oceans will rise and boil long before that. By then, I think I’ll be a brain in a vat riding my spaceship somewhere nice, bumping Slowdive because I’ve got loads and loads of Bitcoins. (Gabriel Fiorini | Northern Star)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/0-e1710969617208.jpg)
Cartoon: When the Sun Hits
By Gabriel Fiorini
| March 20, 2024
![An abstract design shows a forest burning from bright red flames, with the red sun beaming bring and hard. Our planet deserves better. (Camilla Dziadosz | Northern Star)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/75F3899F-7013-4D78-B2EC-5584884A3AF3-1.jpeg)
Recent weather shifts can’t be ignored
By Camilla Dziadosz, Opinion Columnist
| March 20, 2024
![Four quadrants display symbols from four famous coming-of-age books: Looking for Alaska, The Perks of being a Wallflower, The Catcher in the Rye, and The Outsiders. Which coming-of-age book is best? (Lucy Atkinson | Northern Star)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/2020s-1.png)
Poll: What’s the best coming-of-age book?
By James Bennett, Opinion Columnist
| March 19, 2024
![Eight fists raise toward a purple sky. Students should practice advocacy for political and social issues they care about. (Daniela Barajas | Northern Star)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/student-advocacy--1200x1200.png)
Participate in student activism
By Alberto Briones, Opinion Columnist
| March 19, 2024
![The Stevenson Retail Dining Center stands with its doors open. Stevenson’s dining needs an upgrade. (Kahlil Kambui | Northern Star)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_9349.jpg)
Make Stevenson dining buffet style
By Kahlil Kambui, Senior News Reporter
| March 18, 2024
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