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A graphic shows a monument representing four major U.S. cities with the words in a spiked bubble saying "What are the top major U.S. cities?". Opinion columnist Mariah Varnado believes that L.A., Chicago, New York and Houston are the top major cities in the U.S. (Kahlil Kambui I Northern Star)
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OPINION: NYC, LA headline top 4 cities in US
Fans pack the stands to watch NIU, then-ranked #23 in the nation and then-#2 in the Mid-American Conference, compete against the University of Buffalo on Sept. 21. Opinion Columnist Santiago Montañez Bertoletti believes that students should attend more NIU sports. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)
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OPINION: More students should go to NIU games
President Donald Trump speaks during a cabinet meeting at the White House. Opinion Columnist Ethan Ernst believes that president Donald Trump withholding disaster aid to states who boycott Israeli companies is unethical. (Mark Schiefelbein | AP)
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Opinion: Trump’s threat to withhold disaster aid over Israel boycotts sets dangerous precedent
Elon Musk’s X account, formally known as Twitter, is displayed on a laptop in the Huskie Den. Opinion Editor Kahlil Kambui believes that racism on X has increased since Musk bought Twitter. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)
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Opinion: X is more racist after Elon Musk took over
 

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SAV Marketplace, located at 125 N. Annie Glidden Road, advertises that they accept EBT for their groceries. Opinion Columnist Habiba Kamel argues that EBT shouldn't be allowed to be used for junk food. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)
Opinion: People on EBT shouldn’t be allowed to buy junk food

All around the United States, 12% of Americans utilize the resource...

A cartoon depicts President Donald Trump with a speech bubble that says "Not Fired" and an NIU flag behind him. The Northern Star Editorial Board believes that NIU changing their DEI language is a good move in order to not get flagged by the Trump administration. (Daniela Barajas | Northern Star)
Editorial: NIU’s removal of DEI language is a strategic shield against federal retaliation

Facing a federal mandate threatening the university’s accreditation,...

A pile of phones sits stacked on a desk. Opinion Columnist Santiago Montañez Bertoletti believes that phones should be allowed in schools. (Ethan Rodriguez | Northern Star)
Opinion: Phones should be allowed in schools
Olive oil pops out of the pan as ground beef is cooked. Opinion Columnist Lucy Atkinson argues that people should be open to eating lab-grown meat. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)
Lab-grown meat isn’t scary, it’s a solution
A cartoon depicts a car diving headfirst into a large pothole. The Northern Star Editorial Board believes that the roundabout being installed on the intersection of Lucinda Avenue and Normal Road will make NIU’s campus safer for pedestrians and drivers. (Nicholas Rojas | Northern Star)
Editorial: Roundabout will make NIU’s campus safer
Signs with the words "Protect all Immigrants" and "Humanity over Patriotism" are held in the air during the No Kings protest Saturday. The Northern Star Editorial Board's policy on how we cover international and undocumented students will not change. (Ethan Rodriguez | Northern Star)
Northern Star’s policy on coverage of international students
 

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