It is wild how small you can feel when in the woods. Take away the sounds and structures of humanity and you are reminded just how vulnerable you are without any of the comforts of civilization. During the winter months, camping dies down around the country,...
Classes are in session, but how prepared are students to conquer them? With 2021 presenting similar challenges when it comes to remote learning, here is a list of tips and methods to help students stay on track with coursework, minimize procrastination...
By Northern Star Editorial Board
| February 4, 2021
In June 2020, the Northern Star Editorial Board wrote an editorial about how we planned to amplify Black voices in the wake of the homicide of George Floyd. Since then, we have not lived up to that commitment, and as the Northern Star Editorial Board,...
Everyone has their happy place, whether it be a specific location or a state of mind. For me, that place is New Orleans. Half of it has to do with my heritage, and the other half is the escapades one can partake in here.
My father was born and raised...
Everyday people across the country trust in their local weather reporters to tell them the forecast for the coming days, and a giant rodent is definitely the last choice for this place of authority.
Each year on Feb. 2, people all over the country...
When I first arrived at the Northern Star newsroom during my first year at NIU, I was one of the only Black students in the office. Today, I still am, but now as the only person of color serving as an editor at the organization.
I had thought about...
It is a well-known fact that fries are the best side of all time.
In most restaurants, it is the go-to side for burgers, and there is a good reason for that. Crispy and salty — they are the perfect complement to most meals. A little-known fact, though,...
President Joseph Biden set the tone for this administration in taking various actions as soon as his first day in office.
His activity includes reuniting with the World Health Organization, or WHO, re-signing the Paris Climate Agreement and his continuous...
The damages our future faces due to the COVID-19 pandemic, especially financial hardships, are coming into view as the vaccine continues to be distributed. From the very beginning of the pandemic, it was clear that lower-income households would need...
Biden's inauguration was ...
... exciting.
Jack Baudoin | Columnist
The inauguration of a new president is always an exciting time. It is the beginning of four years of new policies and initiatives. Inaugurations bring a new feel to the country. The...
A few spring breaks ago, I went with my Boy Scout troop to the Shawnee National Forest Preserve in Herod. We spent about 5 days there hiking and visiting the beautiful natural sights in the area.
About halfway through the trip, we went to visit Jackson...
Online school has been difficult, but through understanding our complex schedules, especially in this difficult time, our professors can help us get through this semester. Students and professors work best together in synchronous classes, where professors...
