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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)
Opinion
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)
Opinion
The alcohol question
President-elect Donald Trump's appointed "border czar" Tom Homan speaks to state troopers Nov. 26. Opinion Editor Lucy Atkinson believes Homan is among Trump's selections for White House officials which are a cause of concern. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Opinion
Trump’s White House selections prophesize disaster
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz attend a ceremony of honoring fallen soldiers in Kyiv, Ukraine, Monday. Brian Paul Kaess calls on NIU not to forget Ukraine in an Express Yourself opinion piece. (AP Photo/Evgeniy Maloletka)
Opinion
Express Yourself: Don’t forget about Ukraine!
 

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An analog clock in 12-hour time and a digital clock in military time sit beneath the words “Look Both Ways” and the topic of the week. Is telling time in two 12-hour periods or one 24-hour period more inconvenient? (Lucy Atkinson | Northern Star)
Look Both Ways: 12-hour versus 24-hour clocks

THE 24-HOUR CLOCK IS SUPERIOR By: Ethan Ernst, Opinion Columnist In...

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...

A protester holds a sign that reads “Abortion saves lives” following the overturn of Roe v. Wade. Opinion Columnist Lalita Rai emphasizes the need to continue discussing the importance of bodily autonomy, especially as President-elect Donald Trump approaches office. (Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons)
Giving birth must be a choice
A vertical, columnar statue reads “DeKalb” with the circular penny emblem at its top. Which iconic small town spot in DeKalb gives you the most feels? (Sofia Didenko | Northern Star)
Poll: Which iconic small town DeKalb symbol is your favorite?
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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