This rain these past few weeks has been super annoying. It has been gloomy and raining almost every day and it does not seem to be stopping. There has been maybe one nice day over the past two weeks, and I have had enough. Don’t get me wrong, I love...
There’s always this constant pressure to do something with summer break. Whether that be an internship, work, packed travel schedules or summer school, it always feels like something has to be done, even when it’s supposed to be a time for a relaxing...
Jessie Kern | News EditorIt’s crazy to think after this week I will be writing the end of, arguably, my greatest chapter yet. Transferring to NIU, I wasn’t in the greatest headspace. The ground I found myself standing on was the furthest thing from...
Hello! We're Maize and Munch, 10 yr. old declawed cats, who are searching for a wonderful someone who will adopt the both of us. We adore one another and Tails will not part us. We are very sweet cats who love people and really enjoy being brushed and...
The Northern Star Staff reflects on the semester in one word.Haley Galvin | Perspective EditorThis semester has been beyond hectic for me. Between classes and work, the list of to-dos seemed never ending.However, I think that it made me a better worker...
As the administration takes steps in better codifying the NIU Constitution, administrators must remain cautious, remembering the lack of transparency NIU’s previous governing bodies have demonstrated.The attorney general issued an opinion Monday that...
Haley Galvin | Perspective EditorMy weird study habit is listening to music I do not know or instrumental music. I have a hard time staying focused on studying and sometimes find it hard not to get distracted. I have found listening to music helps me...
People in office are held to a higher standard than other individuals of the general public. As a result, those who have a public forum should think twice about how they use it.President Donald Trump has shared more than a few claims about individuals...
Every spring, campus shares its grounds with Canada geese at the height of their mating season. Despite constant battles over turf, it is no secret the geese do not plan on giving up their territories. Many students can attest to the presence of aggressive,...
Recently, the U.K. proposed laws that would strictly regulate social media content. The Northern Star Editorial Board asserts that while hate has no place on social media, restricting the capacity of social media is not the solution.A proposal for a set...
With the number of articles shared on Facebook and Twitter, it’s hard to decipher what’s factual and what’s opinion. Since there aren’t any government entities to prevent the spread of false information on social media or through text messages,...
April 22 is Earth Day, and it is important to remember on that day and every day we need to take care of the Earth; it can be easier than you think. There are small ways everyone can help save the planet.Substitute household productsMost household products...
