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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...

Judith Varela, a junior political science major, responds to a street interviews prompt. What does Women's History Month mean to you? (Northern Star Graphic)

Street Interviews: Women’s History Month

By Emily Beebe, Opinion Editor | March 5, 2025

March is Women’s History Month, a time to celebrate women for who they are and their accomplishments. Women make up around half of the population, so it’s important that we use this time to celebrate them. NIU students provided their thoughts on...

Matt Agnew, a junior sport management major, responds to a street interviews prompt. How has the cold weather been affecting you? (Northern Star Graphic)

Street Interviews: Cold weather

By Emily Beebe and Gray Edelstein | February 25, 2025

As the brutal cold of winter has consumed DeKalb, the longing for spring and warmer weather is increasing. The cold weather is not fun for students who must walk outdoors to get to class. NIU students provided their thoughts on the recent cold weather...

Jaylah Moore, a junior finance major, responds to a street interviews prompt. What are your thoughts about Black History Month? (Northern Star Graphic)

Street Interviews: Black History Month

By Emily Beebe and Nia Jackson | February 20, 2025

February is Black History Month, a time where people celebrate the history, culture and contributions made to America by African-Americans. NIU students provided their thoughts on what Black History Month means to them. What does Black History Month...

Riley Day, a junior visual communication major, responds to a street interviews prompt. What are your plans for Valentine's Day? (Northern Star Graphic)

Street Interviews: What are your plans for Valentine’s Day

By Emily Beebe and Lucy Atkinson | February 12, 2025

With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, students may be figuring out plans, whether with their partner or their friends. NIU students provided their thoughts on the best date spot and their plans for Valentine’s Day. What are your plans...

J.C. La Barbera, a junior mechatronics engineering major, responds to a street interviews prompt. What do students think of NIU's move to the Mountain West? (Northern Star Graphic)

Street Interviews: What do students think of NIU’s move to the Mountain West?

By Emily Beebe and Micah Huff | February 5, 2025

NIU is set to move from the Mid-American Conference to the Mountain West Conference for football in 2026. On Jan. 7, the NIU Board of Trustees approved a $2 million entrance fee for NIU to switch conferences in 2026. NIU students provided their thoughts...

Sierra Baumann, a first-year meteorology major, responds to a street interviews prompt. What fast food place is the best and why? (Northern Star Graphic)

What is the best fast food place?

By Emily Beebe and Jorge Carreón | February 2, 2025

As a college student, you may be looking for places to eat if you’re tired of dining hall food. Or you may be looking for fast food places to go with your friends.  NIU students provided their thoughts on the best fast food place. What is the...

Georgia Manning, a sophomore accountancy major, responds to a street interviews prompt. What do you wish you knew before starting college? (Northern Star Graphic)

Street Interviews: What do you wish you knew before starting college?

By Emily Beebe and Sofia Didenko | January 28, 2025

Throughout your college journey, there are many things that you wish you would’ve known before starting college, such as the importance of getting involved, staying ahead in classes and seeking help when you need it. NIU students gave their thoughts...

Keyondra Muhammad, a junior psychology major, responds to a street interviews prompt. What do you do for self-care? (Northern Star Graphic)

Street Interviews: What do you do for self-care?

By Emily Beebe and Gray Edelstein | January 21, 2025

In honor of January being self-love month, it’s important to engage in self-care activities. Self-care is good for your mental health and is a good way to unwind after a long day of classes or work. Some students across campus shared what they do...

Christina Fiedler, a junior rehabilitation and disability services major, responds to a street interviews prompt. What are you most looking forward to this semester? (Northern Star Graphic)

Street Interviews: What are you most looking forward to this semester?

By Emily Beebe, Opinion Editor | January 14, 2025

In honor of the new semester starting, you may be excited about seeing old friends, being involved in clubs, your new classes or even graduation. Some students across campus shared what they are most looking forward to this semester. What are you...

Savanah Brandt, a junior communications major, responds to a street interview prompt. If you could receive any gift this holiday season, what would it be? (Northern Star Graphic)

Street Interviews: Holiday gifts

By Jackson Shields and Lucy Atkinson | December 9, 2024

Soon, NIU, you can stop stressing about finals and start thinking about what presents you want for the holidays: clearly a much more important issue.  Some students across campus have a few ideas already.  But whether you have a holiday to...

Abby Byer, a junior business administration and hospitality and tourism management major, responds to a street interviews prompt. What winter holiday are you looking forward to? (Northern Star Graphic)

Street Interviews: Winter holidays

By Lucy Atkinson, Opinion Columnist | December 2, 2024

It’s the first week of December, and many winter holidays are rapidly approaching. From Hanukkah to New Year’s, Christmas and Kwanzaa to Winter Solstice, there are many reasons to celebrate even the chilliest weather.  And there’s plenty of...