![Donald Trump raises two fists at a campaign rally Saturday in Richmond, Virginia. Opinion Columnist Will Thiel is voting for Trump in the 2024 presidential election. (AP Photo | Steve Helber)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/AP24063081288372-1200x800.jpg)
I’m voting for Trump, here’s why
By Will Thiel, Opinion Columnist
| March 3, 2024
![A huskie puppy holds a voting ballot in its mouth with its front paws up on a ballot box that reads “Vote!” Primary elections are just as important as general elections, and college students should participate in the upcoming Illinois primary elections. (Mary Ngo | Northern Star)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Untitled334_20240301150822-1200x1200.png)
Editorial: Primary elections need your vote
By Northern Star Editorial Board
| March 3, 2024
![Courtney Pincuspy, a first-year biology major, responds to a street interview prompt. What do students look for in a political candidate, and do students feel their votes matter? (Northern Star Graphic)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/STREET-INTERVIEWS-Election-candidates.png)
Street Interviews: Voting in elections
By Olivia Zapf, Editor in Chief
| February 29, 2024
![Five “Just Dandy” panels depict the adventures of Dandy, the black cat, as he goes on an aerial delivery trip. In this comic, Dandy is placed in a position of unexpected — and unwanted — leadership! (Christa Kim | Northern Star)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/leader-873x1200.png)
Just Dandy: Following the Leader
By Christa Kim, Cartoonist
| February 29, 2024
![A lilac ribbon with a white heart in its center represents eating disorder awareness. National Eating Disorder Awareness Week will end on March 3. (Camilla Dziadosz | Northern Star)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/1AC2F959-D5C8-486E-9AF7-0B844B04FAB2.jpeg)
Expand eating disorder awareness
By Emily Beebe, Assistant News Editor
| February 29, 2024
![A figure dressed in black, white, yellow and red regalia spreads their arms beneath a yellow wolf head inspired by the First Nations Native Alliance’s artwork. NIU should implement an Indigenous Resource Center as petitioned by the First Nations Native Alliance. (Christa Kim | Northern Star)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/indigenous-resource-center.png)
NIU should approve Indigenous Resource Center
By Alberto Briones, Opinion Columnist
| February 28, 2024
![Music notes, a leapfrog, a birthday cake and an engagement ring surround the words: Leap Year. Do you enjoy Leap Day? (Lucy Atkinson | Northern Star)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/LEAP-YEAR.png)
Poll: Do you enjoy Leap Day?
By Emily Beebe, Assistant News Editor
| February 28, 2024
![Former president Donald Trump raises a fist on Feb. 24 at a primary election night party in Columbia, South Carolina. Opinion Columnist Will Thiel believes Trump’s recent controversial statements about NATO were justified. (AP Photo | Andrew Harnik)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/AP24056026136124-1200x800.jpg)
Trump’s NATO remarks benefit America
By Will Thiel, Opinion Columnist
| February 27, 2024
![A person stares in horror and humiliation at something on their screen, whispering: No, that cant be me. Deepfake pornography must be outlawed at a federal level to protect citizens from emotional trauma. (Mary Ngo | Northern Star)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/IMG_2673-1200x1200.png)
Outlaw deepfake pornography
By Kahlil Kambui, Senior News Reporter
| February 27, 2024
![A red embryo is linked to the adoption symbol. Biological connection is not necessary to establish a loving bond between parent and child. (Camilla Dziadosz | Northern Star)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/IMG_5547.jpeg)
Consider adoption over procreation
By Camilla Dziadosz, Opinion Columnist
| February 26, 2024
![A mouse peers outward beneath the words “Look Both Ways” and the topic of the week: Animal testing. Is animal testing justified? (Lucy Atkinson | Northern Star)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Look-both-Ways-3-675x1200.png)
Look Both Ways: Animal Testing
By James Bennett and Santiago Montañez Bertoletti
| February 26, 2024
![A newspaper lays open on a table to a page that reads “Letters to the Editor.” The Northern Star does not receive many letters to the editor, but the Northern Star Editorial Board would love to see readers sending in more! (Daniela Barajas | Northern Star)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/letters-to-the-editor--1022x1200.jpg)
Editorial: Letters to the editor benefit journalism
By The Northern Star Editorial Board
| February 25, 2024
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