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Courtney Pincuspy, a first-year biology major, responds to a street interview prompt. What do students look for in a political candidate, and do students feel their votes matter? (Northern Star Graphic)

Street Interviews: Voting in elections

By Olivia Zapf, Assistant Opinion Editor | February 29, 2024

The March 19 Illinois primary is quickly approaching, and voting is imperative to ensure your voice is heard and your values are represented. Knowing which issues you value makes you a more informed voter, which is integral in our misinformed society. Heading...

Genesis Dun, a sophomore art education major, responds to a street interview prompt. What experiences have students had with artificial intelligence? (Northern Star Graphic)

Street Interviews: Artificial Intelligence

By Camilla Dziadosz, Opinion Columnist | February 22, 2024

The potential of artificial intelligence may not be at the level we see in sci-fi movies, but it is reaching a threshold where its applications in our world may be concerning. About 56% of students said they have used AI to complete projects and...

Paris Martin, sophomore political science major, responds to a street interviews prompt. What is the best Girl Scout Cookie? (Northern Star Graphic)

Street Interviews: Girl Scout Cookies

By Kahlil Kambui, Opinion Columnist | February 16, 2024

It's that time of year again, Girl Scouts around the country are selling their delicious Girl Scout cookies to fund their troops. Some of their most popular flavors of cookies include samoas, crisp caramel cookies with coconut and chocolate stripes;...

Andrea Ignacio, senior communications major, responds to a street interviews prompt. What are the best and worst dates students have been on? (Northern Star Graphic)

Street Interviews: Best and worst dates

By Lucy Atkinson, Opinion Editor | February 11, 2024

No tea spills quite as deliciously as a bad date story, and on a college campus filled with students primarily of the peak dating age, romantic drama runs afoot.  Oftentimes what makes a date bad is spiking levels of awkwardness, the doomed feeling...

 Omar Valdez, a freshman finance major, responds to a street interviews prompt. Which major is the most difficult at NIU? (Northern Star Graphic)

Street Interviews: Major Pains

By Emily Beebe, Senior Opinion Columnist | February 2, 2024

One of the important aspects of college is choosing a program that is right, based on your intended career. However, some majors are more difficult than others.  Everyone has their strengths and weaknesses. Some may excel at math, whereas others...

Elizabeth Nowak, a freshman anthropology major, responds to a street interview prompt. Are New Year’s resolutions worth it? (Northern Star Graphic)

Street Interviews: New Year’s resolutions

By Olivia Zapf, Assistant Opinion Editor | January 25, 2024

Every Jan. 1, individuals world-wide embark on a new journey with new goals, like drinking more water or trying to be more focused. These New Year’s resolutions are highly-regarded until February, when people stop doing them.  Oftentimes, the...

A screenshot from this week’s street interviews shows Opinion Columnist Santiago Montañez interviewing students Kennedy Smith (left) and Kailyn Williams. Senior Opinion Columnist Emily Beebe and Opinion Columnist Santiago Montañez asked students about the El Niño winter. (Anna Scanlan | Northern Star)

Street interviews: El Niño

By Emily Beebe and Santiago Montañez Bertoletti | January 18, 2024

The first week of the new semester brought frigid temperatures. Before the bitter cold, students were interviewed about their feelings toward the El Niño winter.  Although we haven’t witnessed many warm temperatures so far, El Niño holds the...

A graphic shows two images of Sexiest Man Alive award winner Patrick Dempsey. Opinion Columnist Olivia Zapf interviewed students about whether they find Dempsey sexy. (Joey Trella | Northern Star)

Street interviews: Patrick Dempsey, hot or not?

By Olivia Zapf, Assistant Opinion Editor | November 30, 2023

There is no doubt that Patrick Dempsey holds a place in the hearts of many “Grey’s Anatomy” fans. From his role as McDreamy in the hospital drama to his role as a sheriff in the 2023 movie “Thanksgiving,” Dempsey has proven to be a versatile...

 A graphic includes two people and kindness logos. Opinion Columnist Alberto Briones interviewed students about the late Matthew Perry. (Joey Trella | Northern Star)

Matthew Perry remembered by students

By Alberto Briones, Opinion Columnist | November 16, 2023

  The world is overwhelmed with grief by the death of "Friends" star Matthew Perry.  Perry, age 54, died at his home in Los Angeles on Oct. 28, according to Business Insider. Many viewers watched "Friends" and felt they could relate to the characters....

Street Interview: What’s the best Halloween costume you’ve seen?

By Lexi Nebel, Opinion Columnist | October 27, 2023

Here's the link to our video of this week's street interviews to watch alongside our story on TikTok. As the end of October creeps up, one of the most highly anticipated holidays on NIU’s campus approaches. Halloween is an exciting time of the year...

Street Interviews: Are you ready for the end of the semester?

By Lucy Atkinson, Opinion Editor | April 25, 2023

DeKALB –The end of the semester is upon us, spring weather is flourishing (for the most part) and the NIU community is eager for the break to begin. Finals, however, will rear its intimidating head in a couple of weeks, and students are beginning the...

Street Interviews: What are your thoughts on a TikTok ban?

By Lucy Atkinson, Opinion Editor | April 18, 2023

DeKALB – Fearful China is gathering sensitive data, and threatening American security, through the popular social media app, some congressional officials are advocating for a TikTok ban. However, last month’s infamous (and rather senseless) quizzing...