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Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

Christopher Staton, a first-year music education major, responds to a street interviews prompt. What are your thoughts on music festivals? (Northern Star Graphic)

Street Interviews: Lollapalooza lineup

By Emily Beebe and Gray Edelstein | March 25, 2025

Lollapalooza is one of the most popular music festivals in the U.S. Lollapalooza will occur from July 31 through Aug. 3 at Grant Park in Chicago. The official Lollapalooza lineup was released on their official Instagram page March 18, with their day-by-day...

A cartoon depicts a bunny holding a piece of paper that is covering its body. Opinion Columnist Ethan Ernst argues that Project 2025's proposed pornography ban won't work. (Nicholas Rojas | Northern Star)

Project 2025’s pornography ban won’t work

By Ethan Ernst, Opinion Columnist | March 25, 2025

Prior to the 2024 election, concern was raised over the Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025. Many accused it of supporting a Christian Nationalist agenda in the U.S. There is simply too much to talk about regarding Project 2025, so I will instead focus...

A graphic depicts different food items such as a chicken sandwich, taco, rice and a sub sandwich. What restaurant would you add on campus if given the option. (Emily Beebe | Northern Star)

Poll: What restaurant would you add on campus

By Emily Beebe, Opinion Editor | March 24, 2025

NIU offers different restaurants on campus such as Qdoba, Einstein Bros. Bagels and Starbucks. Although students may enjoy these alternatives to the dining halls, students may wish that there were other restaurant options on campus. What restaurant...

A graphic depicts a school, a hand that says "Stop Bullying," a person sitting with their head down and an anti-bullying sign. Opinion Columnist Habiba Kamel argues that schools need to do more to prevent bullying. (Emily Beebe | Northern Star)

Schools should do more to combat bullying

By Habiba Kamel, Opinion Columnist | March 23, 2025

In today’s day and age, harassment and bullying have become a prominent component of the American school system. Whether it be on the basis of body type, race, sexuality or just individuals being cruel, millions of children experience some form of bullying...

President Donald Trump talks to reporters while visiting the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on Monday. The cutting of multiple programs such as the Institute of Museum and Library Services is detrimental to the U.S. (Pool via AP)

The cutting of IMLS is detrimental to the U.S.

By Rachael Swinson, Copy Editor | March 19, 2025

President Donald Trump issued an executive order on March 14 to cut more government agencies, continuing to shrink the federal government. Whilst all of these agencies are important, the Institute of Museum and Library Services, which funds and supports...

A cartoon depicts a crab playing the drums, a humpback whale singing and an octopus playing guitar. The cartoon is based on humpback whales singing more because food has become more abundant. (Georgie Fortuna | Northern Star)

Cartoon: Marine band

By Georgie Fortuna, Cartoonist | March 19, 2025

The word "Work" and a person relaxing sit beneath the words “Look Both Ways” and above the topic of the week. Should breaks be used to catch up on work or to relax? (Emily Beebe | Northern Star)

Look Both Ways: Use of breaks

By Ethan Ernst and Emily Beebe | March 19, 2025

BREAKS SHOULD BE USED TO WORK: By: Ethan Ernst, Opinion Columnist Humans can’t work all the time; our bodies and minds need rest, and the quality of our work deteriorates without it. However, we also have limited time and the world never stops...

A woman stands and looks at a movie poster. Assistant Opinion Editor Sofia Didenko argues that movie and TV show posters have a way of transcending their original purpose of marketing a movie. (Daniela Barajas | Northern Star)

Movie posters should be appreciated more

By Sofia Didenko, Assistant Opinion Editor | March 19, 2025

Walking into a college dorm room or bedroom, you might notice a woman with a short black bob, lying on a bed, legs casually crossed in the air. She holds a lit cigarette in one hand, her other hand resting near a pistol on an old pulp novel. The room...

A cartoon depicts students in various programs such as engineering and law. The Northern Star Editorial Board believes that NIU should better advertise their specialized programs. (Nicholas Rojas | Northern Star)

NIU’s programs deserve a bigger spotlight

By Northern Star Editorial Board | March 19, 2025

Northern Illinois University isn’t the biggest college in Illinois, however, it offers a wide variety of specialized programs, some of which are severely under-attended due to unawareness.  A majority of NIU’s advertising fails to mention these...

Brandion Morris, a first-year dance major, responds to a street interviews prompt. What did you most look forward to over spring break. (Northern Star Graphic)

Street Interviews: Spring break

By Emily Beebe and Sofia Didenko | March 18, 2025

Spring break, unfortunately, came to a close Sunday, pulling many students away from their relaxing time away from campus. Ranging from visiting friends to catching up on schoolwork, students provided their thoughts on what they were most looking forward...

A cartoon depicts a munchkin cat. Opinion Columnist Ethan Ernst argues that breeding munchkin cats should be illegal because of the genetic disorder that munchkin cats have. (Kaylee Rutherford | Northern Star)

Breeding munchkin cats is unethical

By Ethan Ernst, Opinion Columnist | March 18, 2025

Cats are one of the most popular pets in America, partially because people think they are cute. Some people want them to be cuter by breeding specific traits, such as shorter legs, but this should not be done when it can harm the cats. The munchkin...

A graphic depicts a dog, a cat, a rabbit, a bird and a fish. What type of animal is the best to have as a pet? (Emily Beebe | Northern Star)

Poll: What type of animal is best to have as a pet?

By Ethan Ernst, Opinion Columnist | March 17, 2025

Pets have provided valuable companionship for humans for hundreds of years. In fact, two-thirds of American families owned a pet in 2023. Which type of pet is your favorite? DOGS Otherwise known as man’s best friend, dogs are the most popular...

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