While the stigma around discussing mental health has come a long way in recent years, we are clearly missing something. Adolescents are still suffering. Their pain needs more attention now than ever before.
As the daughter of a school counselor and...
By Emily Beebe, Opinion Columnist
| February 21, 2023
Both paid and unpaid internships provide a number of benefits. However, having either paid or unpaid internships can provide valuable experience and training to be successful in your future career.
As an example, for me an internship would be teaching...
By Lucy Atkinson, Opinion Columnist
| February 20, 2023
Bouncing amongst leafy tree-tops, swirling in sky-filling dances, or strutting with purpose across campus sidewalks, NIU’s more feathery residents lack no vitality. For any in need of a new hobby, the Inclusive Birding Club offers uniquely fulfilling...
In recent years, the originality of TV shows has been going downhill with constant remakes of old ones.
Many shows from the 90s and early 2000s have been getting spinoff shows, but only some of them are actually able to measure up to the originals.
The...
DeKALB – The 57th Super Bowl was on Feb. 12, with the Kansas City Chiefs winning 38-35 against the Philadelphia Eagles. While football fanatics tune in for the games, many turn on their TV to watch the famous halftime show. This year was hosted by Apple...
It was nearly the end of my junior year in high school. The sun was out and summer was approaching. I was sitting at my desk when my English teacher made the announcement that my school would be having a musical and all students were invited to write...
By Northern Star Editorial Board
| February 19, 2023
The DeKalb City Council’s recent approval of a transportation study will determine if the Union Pacific West Metra line should extend to DeKalb. The answer seems clear: The train line’s extension would be beneficial to NIU and its student population.
A...
Being introverted is something many people identify with – it is not to be confused with being anti-social. People who are anti-social are typically against social norms and are unwilling/unable to effectively communicate with other people. On the other...
By Emily Beebe, Opinion Columnist
| February 16, 2023
Last March, Big Time Rush announced that they were going on tour. My friend is a big fan of Big Time Rush, and she has never seen them in concert before. When I saw that they were going on tour and would make a stop in Chicago, I immediately bought tickets...
