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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)
Opinion
Street Interviews: What are you most looking forward to this semester?
The Haribo Commons is located in Barsema Hall. Even though business majors spend most of their time in Barsema Hall, anyone can study there. (Ethan Rodriguez | Northern Star)
Opinion
Best study spots at NIU
Kristy Schomaker, a digital services commercialization leader at Trane Commercial, sits at a table and speaks during the AI and Machine Learning panel discussion as part of the Engineering Showcase on Nov. 15 in the Engineering Building. Opinion Columnist Lalita Rai believes that women entering the STEM field should advocate for themselves and not feel outside pressure from men. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)
Opinion
Women entering the STEM field need to advocate for themselves
A graphic depicts the words "No to Plastic," a turtle covered in plastic, the Earth inside a plastic bag and a seal stuck inside plastic. Opinion Columnist Lalita Rai believes more should be done to reduce the amount of plastic pollution on Earth. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)
Opinion
Society needs to do more to reduce effects of plastic pollution
 

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A cartoon depicts dark blue ribbons representing colon cancer, red hearts, and the words “Cancer sucks,” “Hope,” “Love” and “Strength.” Opinion Editor Emily Beebe believes you should never take life for granted because life is too short. (Emily Beebe | Northern Star)
Never take life for granted

It was 2022 when I received the worst news in my life. Little...

From the back of President-elect Donald Trump's head comes a speech bubble that reads "you're fired" as he faces the United States Department of Education. The Northern Star Editorial Board broke down several of Trump's expressed education goals during his administration - all of which are very concerning. (Daniela Barajas | Northern Star)
Editorial: Education must not be reformed as Trump intends

President-elect Donald Trump has discussed plans to change higher...

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
A graphic shows several panels, each containing an image of alcohol, surrounding a question mark. Assistant Opinion Editor Jackson Shields believes that the normalization of alcohol in American society is a dangerous trend, reflecting on the effect its had on his own life. (Jackson Shields | Northern Star)
The alcohol question
Dark substance floats up toward the Illinois state flag while light and heart-shaped flowers burst from the top of the flag. The Northern Star Editorial Board encourages other states to dedicate government action toward addressing hate crimes, as Illinois will do with the Help Stop Hate program. (Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons | Northern Star Graphic)
Editorial: Help Stop Hate program heads Illinois in right direction
An outline of Illinois is filled with a depiction of Lake Michigan's shoreline, healthy with green vegetation, clear waters and avian wildlife. The Northern Star Editorial Board applauds the state of Illinois' financial dedication to preserving the Illinois Lake Michigan shoreline. (Jayce Weir | Northern Star)
Editorial: Mother Earth wins with Illinois’ preservation plan
 

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