Every October, millions of Americans spend Halloween night watching horror movies. Dozens of spooky, Halloween-themed films play on TV throughout the month.
But Halloween doesn’t have to be scary. In fact, watching cute and festive Halloween movies...
One of the hardest losses is that of a pet. In August, my 12-year-old dog Chloe died. Chloe was there from the time I was eight and her death left a massive hole in my life. For the next few weeks, I would look for her when I’d come home only to realize...
As a student, a good work-life balance seems almost nonexistent.
In the next week, I have two exams and three assignments due, on top of having to read multiple textbook chapters.
My Google Calendar chimes, reminding me of yet another task I have...
By Northern Star Editorial Board
| October 27, 2021
When journalist Katie Couric edited out controversial quotes made by late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg during a 2016 interview, Couric did a disservice to Americans by wanting to “protect” Ginsburg rather than carry out her duty as a...
It’s hard to find something on social media that hasn’t received some form of hate, including Billie Eilish, Chris Pratt and even the new “Home Alone” reboot. It’s frankly become exhausting to see such negativity daily. While it’s nearly impossible...
Democrats in the Illinois House and Senate are attempting to repeal a law that requires healthcare providers to notify an adult family member 48 hours before performing an abortion on a minor. While the law doesn’t require consent, notifying a parent...
As a film lover, I’m always looking for new stories to watch and take inspiration from as I pursue filmmaking. While I love going to the multiplex, or browsing my streaming services, there’s something truly special about seeing films made by students...
If you’re a millennial or born in that awkward time between the millennials and Generation Z, you’ve probably heard of R&B artist Aaliyah Haughton, professionally known as Aaliyah.
Aaliyah was a famous R&B singer, dancer, actress and model...
By Northern Star Editorial Board
| October 20, 2021
The news broke right in the middle of Monday Night Football on Oct. 11. Jon Gruden had resigned as head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders after the New York Times released a report just hours prior detailing Gruden’s racist, sexist, homophobic and toxic...
From a grumpy cat to a pessimistic Sean Bean from “Lord of the Rings,” we’ve all become accustomed to internet memes and their humor. However, their harmless nature has been perverted and used to convey false information on social media. With their...
Various forms of therapy become procedural as we age, but talk therapy, or psychotherapy, remains off the table for the majority of older folk. Despite the stigma surrounding mental health, therapy for the mind should be prioritized just as much as physical...
At the end of last semester, I decided to travel to El Paso, Texas, to visit my best friends. I moved to Illinois from Texas at the beginning of 2020, so I hadn’t seen my friends since then. I took a plane to El Paso, where I enjoyed my time reminiscing...
