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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

Street Interviews: Do you believe the midterm elections are important?

By Philip Arduini, Opinion Writer | October 29, 2022

  DeKALB – Tuesday, Nov. 8 is election day for the midterm elections. This means Illinoisans will be able to cast their votes for governor, congress and local positions regarding Illinois politics. NIU students discuss the importance of midterm...

Street Interviews: Is the voting process easy?

By Lucy Atkinson, Opinion Writer | October 28, 2022

  Editor's note: Online voter registration for the 2022 midterm election in Illinois is closed, but voters can still register or update their registration using grace period registration through election day at select locations, according to the...

Street Interviews: Are you voting?

By Philip Arduini, Opinion Columnist | October 27, 2022

Columnist Quade Evans believes the best rom com is "Love Jones".

Fill in the Blank: The best rom-com is…

By Quade Evans, Opinion Columnist | October 26, 2022

... "Love Jones." When we think about iconic rom-coms, “Love Actually” and “Forgetting Sarah Marshall” often come to mind. Even though they are popular movies, I find that one obscure movie from the 90s tends to stand out: “Love Jones.” The...

Illinois is currently the sixth strictest state with gun laws.

The Midwest can learn from Illinois’ gun safety laws

By Lucy Atkinson, Opinion Columnist | October 26, 2022

Illinois’ gun control policies stand out in the Midwest like a rose in snow. While a majority of nearby states put little energy into prioritizing gun safety, Illinois currently maintains the sixth strictest gun control in the nation according to Everytown...

A demonstrator waves a flag with marijuana leaves depicted on it during a protest calling for the legalization of marijuana, outside of the White House on April 2, 2016, in Washington. President Joe Biden is pardoning thousands of Americans convicted of “simple possession” of marijuana under federal law, as his administration takes a dramatic step toward decriminalizing the drug and addressing charging practices that disproportionately impact people of color.

Biden’s pardoning marijuana convicts is a step in the right direction

By Philip Arduini, Opinion Columnist | October 25, 2022

Biden’s plan to pardon offenders of simple marijuana possession is a step in the right direction; however, more work needs to be done in fighting against the war on drugs. Biden announced his plan to pardon U.S. citizens charged or convicted of simple...

Students are encouraged to schedule an appointment with their academic advisor as spring 2023 enrollment opens next month.

Poll: Should academic advisers have a degree in the field they advise in?

By Angelina Padilla-Tompkins, Opinion Columnist | October 25, 2022

Whether you’re a transfer student or have been at NIU since your first year, you’ve had to deal with an academic adviser. Michelle Pickett, director of the academic advising center, believes it is great if an adviser has a degree in the field...

Shrimp boats lie grounded atop what was a mobile home park, following the passage of Hurricane Ian, on San Carlos Island in Fort Myers Beach, Fl., Friday, Oct. 7, 2022.

Migrants will be essential to rebuilding Florida after hurricane Ian

By Angelina Padilla-Tompkins, Opinion Columnist | October 24, 2022

Hurricane Ian swept through Florida earlier this month, leaving many without power and severely damaging communities. Someone has to help rebuild after such a disaster, and who is stepping up to the plate? Migrant workers. Migrants, both documented...

Columnist Max Honermeier prefers cold showers over warm because it has health benefits and reduces energy costs.

Unpopular Opinion: Cold showers are better than hot showers

By Max Honermeier, Opinion Columnist | October 24, 2022

A cascade of hot water feels amazing, but paradise doesn’t last forever. After stepping out of the steamy bathroom, the world is a cold and gloomy place. However, the opposite can be made true by turning the knob to blue. Stepping into a cold shower...

A Planned Parenthood health center is shown in Waukegan, Ill., June 28, 2022.

Thank you, Planned Parenthood Mobile

By Lucy Atkinson, Opinion Columnist | October 23, 2022

To those left thirsty for hope in a world recently plagued by bad news, look no further. Planned Parenthood has brought positive development to quench that need.  The non-profit organization has announced that it will soon be providing abortions through...

Opinion columnist Lucy Atkinson writes about the importance of adding the "A" for arts along with STEM

Unpopular Opinion: The “A” belongs in STEAM

By Lucy Atkinson, Opinion Columnist | October 21, 2022

From the chaotic energy of fifth-grade classroom science experiments to the anxiety of the night before a high-school math exam, most people hold memories acquainted with STEM: the educational focus on science, technology, engineering and math in K-12...

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