TW: mention of sexual assault and domestic violence.
As Sexual Assult Awareness month comes to a close, we know anyone can be a victim of sexual assault and domestic violence, but there is one aspect that isn’t talked about enough: men can be victims...
Ask me to talk about the news, sports or issue of the day and I could talk to you for a good couple of hours. Ask me to talk about my relationship to the Northern Star, and I couldn’t even think where to begin.
This semester has been a rollercoaster....
What once served as a powerful recognition of the importance of Black lives is now barely visible as the words “Black Lives Matter” continue to fade on Castle Drive.
The Northern Star Editorial Board believes that the words Black Lives Matter...
Money is very important to happiness, especially in today’s society.
It is no secret that money causes stress for families and individuals. As a student we constantly have to think about finances whether it be saving to move out, a credit card,...
To better safeguard the privacy of everyone who visits campus, NIU should implement sanitary disposal boxes or tiny waste bins in not just women’s bathrooms, but in all bathrooms, period.
Sanitary disposal boxes allow for people to discreetly...
Earlier this month, lawmakers in Oklahoma passed Senate Bill 612, a near-total abortion ban, making it illegal to perform an abortion, “except to save the life of a pregnant woman in a medical emergency,” and punishable by up to 10 years in federal-state...
“The Office” and “Parks and Recreation” are two workplace sitcoms that have been loved by many for years and rightfully so. They are both hilarious and feature talented actors, but to me, there’s one that comes out on top every time and that...
It’s been over two years since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic and everyone is ready for it to be over. The weather is getting warmer, more events are being held, restaurants are opening back up and many mask mandates have been dropped. People...
Educators are the backbone of any university. They are faces students interact with often and have the most responsibility in teaching the next generation in the labor force. NIU’s tenure and non-tenure-track faculty are the faces that make up that...
Growing up, some of us had an allowance while others did not, or maybe we had one for a short period of time. Whether you had one growing up or not, you shouldn’t be receiving one as a college student.
As a student, of course, you need help paying...
This is not a tale of mechanophilia. This is my personal reminder of why one mistake on the roadway can spell dire consequences.
The day was March 24, 2021. I had been traveling from a family member’s home to my own residence. Part of my journey...
This past week, I got to attend the Reality Bytes Independent Student Film Festival and was absolutely mesmerized by the films being made by students. As a filmmaker, I feel jealous of their work, but inspired to make stories of my own. But as Reality...
