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Northern Star

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Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

(left) Chris Pratt, Chris Pine, Chris Hemsworth and Chris Evans are smiling at the camera. There is a strongly contested debate of which of the Chrises is the best. (Gage Skidmore/Elen Nivrae | WIkimedia Commons)

Poll: Who is the best Chris?

By Angelina Padilla-Tompkins | April 18, 2023

Individuals named Chris seem to dominate the acting community, but the question is: Which one is the best?  Chris Pratt  Son-in-law to Arnold Schwarzenegger and star of Marvel’s “Guardians of the Galaxy,” Chris Pratt is truly an intriguing individual.  Pratt...

A person with an owl on one shoulder and a bird flying off the other symbolizing the moving vs. night owl.

Poll: Are you a morning person or a night owl?

By Nanette Nkolomoni, Opinion Columnist | April 17, 2023

I used to be a night owl. I hated mornings and always felt the most productive during the night despite my tired eyes. This was largely due to my sleep schedule. At night, I would frequently fight my sleep whether it was because I had to complete an assignment,...

Cinderella's castle standing tall as the symbol of Disney World in Orlando, FL. Opinion Columnist Emily Beebe believes that Gov. Ron DeSantis needs stand down in the fight for Disney's trademark.

It’s Disney World, not DeSantis’ World

By Emily Beebe, Opinion Columnist | April 17, 2023

The magical world of Disney has captured the hearts of millions and has become an unmistakable part of American culture. However, recent issues involving Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Disney World’s intellectual property rights have caused controversy...

Growing older is inevitable, and sometimes scary. However, aging is a beautiful part of life that should be embraced.

Embrace aging

By Nanette Nkolomoni, Opinion columnist | April 17, 2023

Aging is an inevitable part of life. For many people during their early ages, they look forward to aging, dreaming about the day they turn 16, then 18, then 21. When suddenly, the feeling of becoming old kicks in.  It’s no doubt that your 20s are...

Students march on the State Capitol steps during the March for Our Lives anti-gun violence protest in Nashville, Tenn., on Monday, April 3, 2023. This comes after a school shooting that occurred on March 28 at a private Christian school in Tennessee. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Stop resisting a federal assault weapons ban

By Lucy Atkinson, Opinion Columnist | April 16, 2023

The severe resistance federal gun control faces in America is misplaced, claimless and tragically strong. Congress should pursue a federal assault weapons ban. As of April 16, there have been at least 162 mass shootings this year, according to data...

The cast of "Outer Banks," Rudy Pankow, Madelyn Cline, Drew Starkey, Carlacia Grant, Chase Stokes, Jonathan Davis and Madison Bailey at the season three premiere in Los Angeles. Senior columnist Angelina Padilla-Tompkins shares her thoughts on the newest season of the famous Netflix show.

Unpopular Opinion: ‘Outer Banks’ season 3 was a disappointment

By Angelina Padilla-Tompkins, Senior Opinion Columnist | April 16, 2023

Warning: The following content includes “Outer Banks” season three spoilers. Released during the height of the pandemic, Netflix’s “Outer Banks” immediately became a trending show. However, as the series progressed, the quality of the plot...

CARTOON: Blue Hour

By Amber Siegel, Cartoonist | April 13, 2023

The exterior of Graceland has statues of lions and grand architecture

That Time I… went to Graceland

By Emily Beebe, Opinion Columnist | April 13, 2023

My mom is a huge fan of Elvis Presley’s music, so I grew up listening to it.  As a lifelong fan, I had always dreamed of visiting Graceland, the home of Elvis Presley. When I finally made the trip down to Tennessee, it was everything I had hoped...

A map of Latin America countries represented by their flag. Senior columnist Angelina Padilla-Tompkins believes Latinx doesn't accomplish what was it intended to.

‘Latinx’ is unnecessary

By Angelina Padilla-Tompkins, Senior Opinion Columnist | April 12, 2023

The idea of gender is woven throughout the Spanish language, no matter how hard some might try, you cannot change an entire language just because it might offend someone.  Nearly every word in Spanish is assigned a gender, male or female, depending...

A robot behind a computer doing work while the owner of the computer sits off to the side. In recent years, AI has significantly improved  to the point where voices of real-life humans can be altered to say things they never said.

The dangers of Artificial Intelligence

By Nanette Nkolomoni, Opinion Columnist | April 12, 2023

The development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is presenting many dangers that can significantly affect society. Artificial Intelligence is a section of computer science that focuses on the simulation of  intelligent behavior within machines and...

A Margherita pizza on a plate with tomatoes and basil besides it. Senior Columnist Angelina Padilla-Tompkins debates which pizza place is the best.

Poll: Who has the best pizza?

By Angelina Padilla-Tompkins, Senior Opinion Columnist | April 11, 2023

Papa John’s Papa John’s pizza always looks amazing, with a perfect layer of cheese and a crust that can be easily dipped in their provided garlic sauce.  Papa John’s has an amazing signature sauce that adds the perfect amount of flavor without...

Former president Donald Trump's arrest could cause an uprising in protests by his dedicated followers, causing concern for safety for those involved.

Trump’s indictment is celebratory, but warrants caution

By Lucy Atkinson, Opinion Columnist | April 10, 2023

Take a sigh of relief: Donald Trump has just become the first former president indicted with a crime. While we celebrate, however, it is crucial to remain wary of potential violence from his supporters.  Trump’s indictment last Thursday by a New...

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