By Yari Tapia, Lifestyle Writer
| September 8, 2021
The item that’s in almost every American’s pocket or purse is chewing gum. It seems like someone always has it on hand. It’s a conversation starter, an ice breaker, a way to share some minty freshness. But for me, gum is abysmal.
It started when...
Last week, the university announced that students who received a personal exemption while COVID-19 vaccinations were under Emergency Use Authorization status are now required to get vaccinated – but they have until Nov. 1 to do so.
The lax three-month...
... confusing.
Yari Tapia | Opinion Editor
Even though I’m a senior at NIU, I sometimes felt like a freshman, with it being my first time on campus. I didn’t know the best route for my classes. I barely figured out the Huskie bus system. And the...
The Canadian Women’s Soccer team didn’t just make history by claiming their first-ever Olympic gold medal defeating Sweden in a shootout on Aug. 6. One athlete, Canada’s starting midfielder, solidified their Olympic history.
Their name is Quinn,...
President Joe Biden announced Aug. 16 the largest permanent increase to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. While the government still has significant strides to make, this increase will provide more financial support and benefit preventative...
In a year that has already brought so much pain and suffering to the American people due to COVID-19, the last thing the country needs is another crisis taking the lives of innocent people.
Unfortunately, that is exactly what the U.S. has on its hands....
I assumed I would feel refreshed from a lack of Latino stereotypes in Jon M. Chu’s adaptation of "In the Heights."
But then, I watched the film.
Chu’s adaptation, written by "Hamilton" creator Lin-Manuel Miranda, explores the dreams of the...
NIU notified its students on June 23 that vaccines for COVID-19 are mandatory for students to attend in-person classes. However, university employees are not required but are “strongly encouraged” to get vaccinated against COVID-19. While it may initially...
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is receiving backlash and getting sued for a May 19 statement, where Lightfoot said she will only grant interviews following her second year mayoral anniversary with journalists of color. Former U.S. Representative Tulsi Gabbard...
For a fast pass to opportunities whether personal or career oriented, it’s all about connections and who you know. Networking is an essential tool that helps ambitious individuals build professional relationships which can open doors for business and...
As if mandates to prohibit restaurant dine-in service weren't enough to negatively impact the industry, restaurants are understaffed and struggling to hire employees due to higher paying unemployment incentives. American citizens are responsible as a...
The Northern Star Editorial Board sat down with NIU President Lisa Freeman April 19 to discuss a variety of topics, including what the future looked like for Freeman and NIU in her new contract.
The job of the university is to provide a positive...
