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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

A crowd of faces with multiple different colors with the social justice scale symbol. Columnist Emily Beebe believes the LGTBQ+ community deserves more legal protection when it comes to their rights in the U.S.

LGBTQ+ people deserve better federal protection

By Emily Beebe, Opinion Columnist | April 10, 2023

The LGBTQ+ community has long been marginalized and discriminated against. It’s time for society to recognize that these individuals deserve better rights.  According to the ACLU, there have been several legislations introduced that protect members...

Two people walking on a tightrope between Holmes Student Center and Founders Memorial Library. The recent SGA election found four candidates breaking SGA's vague rules.

Editorial: SGA allows the abuse of its elections

By Northern Star Editorial Board | April 9, 2023

A sanction, in relation to the NIU Student Government Association, is a reprimand given to a person who is found guilty and admits to having broken SGA policies, university policies or, in the recent case of four elected candidates, electioneering. The...

Look Both Ways: Is self-healing a good thing?

By Lucy Atkinson and Nanette Nkolomoni | April 9, 2023

SELF-HEALING CAN BE GOOD By Lucy Atkinson There is no doubt that attending physical check-ups with your doctor is advisable. This is not a call to completely abandon the professionals of the medical field or the scientific advancements of modern-medicine....

A man holding a rock on his shoulders. Columnist Nanette Nkolomoni explains that it is important to not let hardships defeat you.

Unpopular Opinion: Hardships are necessary in life

By Nanette Nkolomoni, Opinion Columnist | April 6, 2023

The reality of life is that it’s not perfect. Life won’t always go the way we want it to.  Many people tend to look at the difficulties of life as something that is only bad. However, a lot of good can come from hardship. Hardships are necessary...

CARTOON: The golden hour

By Amber Siegel, Cartoonist | April 6, 2023

Street Interviews: Thoughts on the recent weather

By Emily Beebe, Opinion Columnist | April 6, 2023

DeKALB - In the past week, DeKalb has had storm warnings along with tornado warnings. DeKalb had some heavy rain along with some thunder and lightning throughout the last week, causing some classes to get canceled.  DeKalb also had some tornado warnings...

Lincoln Highway in downtown DeKalb is inactive Monday during rush hour.

Fill in the Blank: DeKalb is…

By Angelina Padilla-Tompkins, Senior Opinion Columnist | April 5, 2023

...Mediocre Through the lens of a student, the city of DeKalb, IL is simply, alright.  DeKalb is a college town that doesn’t feel like a college town. Perhaps it's because we now live in a post-pandemic world where shops and restaurants close early.   DeKalb...

Two vegan chickpea burgers sitting on a platter. Columnist Lucy Atkinson suggests taking a chance on vegan options when eating at fast-food chains.

Go meatless at the next drive-thru

By Lucy Atkinson, Opinion Columnist | April 5, 2023

Many fast-food chains are expanding the meatless (yet meaty) options on their menus, and as consumers, we should be buying them.  Recent years have found vegetarianism in America to be on the rise. In fact, according to a series of national surveys...

Street Interviews: Do you use Huskie Hub?

By Lucy Atkinson, Opinion Columnist | April 4, 2023

DeKALB – Huskie Hub, the online platform for student organizations on campus, is accessible as an app. Student organizations can post notices about upcoming-events, communicate with their members and much more. However, while many students find the...

A plate of pancakes with peanut butter and strawberries sitting on a table. Peanut butter with pancakes is a great way to improve the taste and texture of pancakes.

Unpopular Opinion: Peanut butter is essential for pancakes

By Angelina Padilla-Tompkins, Senior Opinion Columnist | April 4, 2023

A gorgeous Saturday morning, the table is set for breakfast — cups of orange juice, fresh cut fruit, syrup, warm fluffy pancakes and a jar of peanut butter.  Peanut butter on pancakes is a must, you cannot have a complete pancake breakfast without...

A passer-by walks away from a Silicon Valley Bank branch location, in Wellesley, Mass., Monday, March 27, 2023. North Carolina-based First Citizens is to buy Silicon Valley Bank, the tech industry-focused financial institution that collapsed earlier this month. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Bank collapses are a problem for our future

By Nick Glover, Lifestyle Editor | April 3, 2023

When Silicon Valley Bank collapsed March 10, flashbacks to 2008 were the first thing that came to my mind — the words “too big to fail” started echoing around my head. The second biggest bank collapse in American history, only behind the one in...

A VHS copy of Titanic sits ready to be played Monday on a desk. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

Poll: Could Jack fit on the door?

By Angelina Padilla-Tompkins, Senior Opinion Columnist | April 3, 2023

It’s been 25 years since the release of the iconic ‘90s film “Titanic,” and many are still debating whether Jack could have avoided death on the door.  Regardless of if you’ve seen the movie or not you probably know the scene where Jack...

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