Student media outlets throughout the nation are currently developing their own policies on the coverage of international students and anonymous sources in response to an alert from journalism advisory organizations.  The alert warned student media...

Students across NIU may have different hobbies or fandoms they enjoy and are part of, and no one should be ashamed of their interests.  Ranging from enjoying anime to “Star Wars” and “Harry Potter,” students provided their thoughts on which...

The judiciary has become the most important tool for resistance against President Donald Trump. News covering legal battles against the Trump administration has become increasingly prominent as federal judges have blocked numerous policy changes ordered...

At NIU, classes run Monday through Friday. Many students believe that classes should only be held Monday through Thursday, as many social gatherings occur on Thursday nights. In addition to this, students have expressed that class attendance is minimal...

The classic princesses – Snow White, Cinderella and Aurora –  get a lot of criticism for being “damsels in distress,” just as Ariel gets criticized for “being dumb” by giving up her voice to become human and Belle having “Stockholm syndrome”...

College classes are vastly different from high school classes, especially when it comes to attendance. In college, attendance isn’t always mandatory, depending on the professor. Attendance should be mandatory in all college classes so students get the...

As a big fan of professional wrestling, I have witnessed the ups and downs of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) throughout the years. So, believe me when I say I was very excited for the creation of All Elite Wrestling (AEW), WWE’s biggest competitor.  AEW...

“Nothing tastes as good as skinny feels.” This common quote is often recited in the world of body image. However, acceptance of all body types has become more prominent in today’s society. Body positivity is defined as the idea that all individuals...

Editor's note: This letter will be included in the Northern Star’s time capsule to be opened in April 2050. The time capsule will be sealed at 4 p.m. Wednesday within the walls of the Peters Campus Life Building. Dear NIU in 2050, A lot can and...

All of us make unnecessary judgments, but we all have the ability to practice subduing them too. The next time you start to judge someone for something they love or a fandom they’re a passionate part of, stop and ask yourself why. Is there really...

For months, video games such as “Destiny 2” have lacked English voice acting for certain characters. Skins for characters in “League of Legends” have also replaced custom voiceovers with “base voiceovers,” which means that new skins for characters...