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Thanksgiving break should begin earlier

By Jordan Radloff | November 25, 2019

The end of November marks the beginning of the holiday season and a time to be thankful for the good things in life. However, students may not be thankful for having to go to class for two days before Thanksgiving break begins on Wednesday. The...

In the age of social media, rumors of alleged threats can spread in seconds and be blown out of proportion.

Students on social media should verify information before sharing

By Jordan Radloff | November 20, 2019

Any possible threat to campus should be taken seriously, but spreading rumors on social media about threats that aren’t proven to be true does more harm than good in making the student population feel safe. Students should have waited for the university...

Student positions remain unfilled

By Northern Star Editorial Board | November 20, 2019

There are 19 empty Senate seats in the Student Association, and every student representative seat on the Faculty Senate is empty with just three weeks left in the fall 2019 semester. The Northern Star has been searching for a student representative to...

3 ways to support Lung Cancer Awareness month

By Dan Doren, News Reporter | November 18, 2019

The Illinois Department of Public Health reported the state's fourth casualty from a vaping-related illness on Nov. 14, serving as a reminder of the dangers of vaping.November is recognized by the Lung Cancer Foundation of America as Lung Cancer Awareness...

Using the left lane for anything other than passing another car and using a left-lane exit ramp violates the Left Lane 

Point/ counter point: Left Lane Law

By Nothern Star Opinion Staff | November 17, 2019

Only use the left lane for passingJordan Radloff | ContributorEven though the left lane tends to allow drivers to travel faster than the right lane, it is important for drivers to obey state laws that prohibit using the passing lane improperly.In January,...

When is it acceptable to listen to Christmas music?

By Jarrett Huff | November 15, 2019

Halloween was barely cold in its grave, but nevertheless, radio stations everywhere began playing the tunes of another holiday within the first week of November. That holiday is Christmas. Celebrating the Christmas season early is normalized in the U.S....

A first-hand account of ... taking Women and Gender Studies courses

A first-hand account of … taking Women and Gender Studies courses

By Kennedy Jones | November 14, 2019

I began taking Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies courses my sophomore year at NIU with LGBT Studies. The original idea behind taking the course was to complete a general education requirement. However, I got more out of the class than just an easy...

Students should check out these community service events around DeKalb

By Kyle Mathas | November 13, 2019

DeKALB — Students will have many opportunities to do community service work around DeKalb in the coming weeks. Here's a list of some upcoming service opportunities.Prairie WorkdayStudents can participate in the Prairie Workday on Saturday from 9 to...

Vaping companies need to inform consumers of chemicals in their products

Vaping companies need to inform consumers of chemicals in their products

By Jordan Radloff | November 13, 2019

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported new research relating to illnesses linked with vaping products on Nov. 8. New information shows that the substance vitamin E acetate was found in lung fluids of all 29 patients who were tested,...

Streaming services have become too abundant

Streaming services have become too abundant

By Jordan Radloff | November 13, 2019

In recent years, big entertainment companies have introduced alternative ways to access content found in cable services from companies such as Xfinity and DirectTV. Netflix, Hulu and other streaming subscription services let users watch an unlimited...

Union members work towards better teaching conditions

By Northern Star Editorial Board | November 13, 2019

For two years, the United Faculty Alliance has been working on a contract with the hopes of improving teaching conditions for tenured and tenure-track faculty at NIU. The Board of Trustees will vote Thursday on whether or not the contract will go into...

Thanksgiving in DeKalb

Thanksgiving in DeKalb

By Quentin Wilson | November 13, 2019

DeKALB — Thanksgiving break is quickly approaching, but many college students may not return home or have a function to attend. Don't worry, there is still plenty to do to celebrate the holiday in the city of DeKalb. Westminster Presbyterian Church...