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Angelina Padilla-Tompkins

Angelina Padilla-Tompkins, Former Editor in Chief

Angelina Padilla-Tompkins is a senior majoring in communication minoring in journalism. Originally from Washington, Illinois, Angelina joined the Northern Star in January 2022 as an opinion columnist. She hopes to move south, to a warmer climate, after graduating in the spring of 2024. Angelina's favorite films include Pride and Prejudice (2006), Footloose and Titanic.

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Editor-in-Chief Angelina Padilla-Tompkins looks over her shoulder beneath colorful trees in Santiago de Querétaro, Mexico. Padilla-Tompkins joined the Northern Star two years ago as an opinion columnist and will graduate from NIU on Saturday. (Courtesy of Thalia Padilla-Tompkins)

Editor-in-Chief Angelina Padilla-Tompkins says goodbye

By Angelina Padilla-Tompkins, Former Editor in Chief
May 5, 2024
Singer Peso Pluma stands in front of a white background. Peso Pluma will perform at the Latin American Music Awards Thursday. (Latin AMAs 2024 Virtual Press Room)

Latin American Music Awards take place Thursday

By Angelina Padilla-Tompkins, Former Editor in Chief
April 21, 2024
Allison Mills, a junior meteorology major, stands in front of a seven day forecast. The Northern Star has partnered with NIU's chapter of the American Meteorological Society to produce weekly forecasts. (Kelvin Hawthorne | Northern Star via AIMS)

Northern Star partners with AMS

By Angelina Padilla-Tompkins, Former Editor in Chief
April 10, 2024
A DeKalb police car sits parked on NIU's campus. Crimes such as stalking and battery were reported in March 2024 on NIU's campus. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

NIU crime log, March 2024

By Angelina Padilla-Tompkins, Former Editor in Chief
April 9, 2024
Stacks of romance books with cartoon covers are displayed at the Peoria Barnes and Nobel location. Books with smut should not be marketed toward minors. (Angelina Padilla-Tompkins | Northern Star)

[Photo] Stop giving kids smut

By Olivia Zapf, Editor in Chief
February 19, 2024
The words “BEST OF DEKALB 2024” float between golden brackets. Voting for the 2024 Best of DeKalb is now open. (Joey Trella | Northern Star)

Best of DeKalb 2024 voting now open

By Angelina Padilla-Tompkins, Former Editor in Chief
February 18, 2024
Santiago Montañez Bertoletti (left), Angelina Padilla-Tompkins, Emily Beebe and Ian Halterman sit in the Northern Star's podcast studio. Star Notes episode 5 discuss Star Wars: Bad Batch ahead of the third season's upcoming release. (Olivia Zapf and Brynn Krug | Northern Star)

‘The Bad Batch’ coming soon, Disney’s Star Wars vision

By Angelina Padilla-Tompkins, Emily Beebe, and Santiago Montañez Bertoletti
February 16, 2024
Gino Chavez, a senior marketing major, stands and smiles in a green sweater. Chavez was the winner of the Northern Star's "Big Game" contest. (Angelina Padilla-Tompkins | Northern Star)

NIU student wins Northern Star’s ‘Big Game’ contest

By Angelina Padilla-Tompkins, Former Editor in Chief
February 15, 2024
Everything you need to know before watching 'The Big Game' | StarNotes episode 4

Everything you need to know before watching ‘The Big Game’ | StarNotes episode 4

By Angelina Padilla-Tompkins, Olivia Zapf, Ethan Gonzales, and Anna Scanlan
February 9, 2024
An NIU Police car sits empty in front of the on-campus department. Crimes including mob action and aggravated battery were reported in Jan. 2024 on NIU's campus. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

NIU crime log, January 2024

By Angelina Padilla-Tompkins, Former Editor in Chief
February 6, 2024
Taylor Swift holds a Grammy award as she accepts the award for “Album of the Year.” The 66th Grammy awards took place in Los Angeles on Sunday. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Taylor Swift makes history at 66th Grammys

By Angelina Padilla-Tompkins, Former Editor in Chief
February 5, 2024
The Holmes Student Center stands surrounded by snow. NIU’s Division of Outreach, Engagement and Regional Development will host a table in the HSC 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday. (Northern Star File Photo)

NIU to Celebrate Global Community Engagement Week

By Angelina Padilla-Tompkins, Former Editor in Chief
January 26, 2024
Junior elementary education major Sarah Salem steps forward from the crowd Thursday to address another person’s comment on boycotting stores like McDonald’s and Starbucks. “Israeli people have privileges from our tax dollars that we don’t even have. They are given subsidized housing. They are given free education. They are given free healthcare,” Salem said. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

Pro-Palestine supporters protest in MLK Commons

By Rachel Cormier, Angelina Padilla-Tompkins, and Sean Reed
January 25, 2024
Shaan Keswani, a graduate student studying pre-medicine, walks down the sidewalk Monday through MLK Commons. A winter weather advisory is in effect until 9 a.m. Tuesday. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

Winter weather advisory, NIU moves to virtual operations

By Angelina Padilla-Tompkins, Former Editor in Chief
January 22, 2024
Angelina Padilla-Tompkins (left), Anna Scanlan and Olivia Zapf sit around a table. The first episode of "StarNotes" discusses the new Disney+ show, "Percy Jackson." (Anna Scanlan | Northern Star)

StarNotes: A Huskie media podcast – A “Percy Jackson” recap

By Angelina Padilla-Tompkins, Anna Scanlan, and Olivia Zapf
January 17, 2024
A car drives across the Lucinda Avenue bridge. The Lucinda bridge is closed down until June for construction. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

Lucinda Avenue bridge closed for construction

By Angelina Padilla-Tompkins, Former Editor in Chief
January 17, 2024
An NIU Police car sits empty Monday in front of the on-campus department. In December, NIU Police Department responded to multiple crimes. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

NIU crime log, December 2023

By Angelina Padilla-Tompkins, Former Editor in Chief
January 16, 2024
A version of the Taylor Swift's album "Midnights" has the photo of Swift replaced with President Joseph Biden. Biden's presidency seems to match the "Midnights" era. (Nick Glover | Northern Star)

US presidents as Taylor Swift eras

By Angelina Padilla-Tompkins, Former Editor in Chief
January 16, 2024
Cameras point towards the set for the Central Perk cafe from the hit ‘90s show “Friends.” Which “Friends” Thanksgiving episode is the best? (Clément Proust | Pexels)

Poll: Which ‘Friends’ Thanksgiving episode is best?

By Angelina Padilla-Tompkins, Former Editor in Chief
November 20, 2023
Four highlight the last 4 months of the year, September, October, November and December. What’s your favorite “ber” month? (Angelina Padilla - Tompkins | Northern Star)

Poll: What’s your favorite ‘ber’ month?

By Angelina Padilla-Tompkins, Former Editor in Chief
October 31, 2023
A woman dressed as a green witch holds a jack-o’-lantern. A person is never too old to celebrate Halloween. (Courtesy of Getty Images)

Never too old for Halloween

By Angelina Padilla-Tompkins, Former Editor in Chief
October 30, 2023
A tattoo of a lion and various geometric shapes rests on the arm of Michal Brylinski, a senior business marketing major. Employers should not discriminate against a person with tattoos and/or piercings. (Angelina Padilla - Tompkins | Northern Star)

[Photo] Employers need to embrace individuality

By Emily Beebe, News Editor
October 18, 2023
A webpage is open on Kim Kardashian's Instagram page. Celebrities need to be more authentic in their content. (Angelina Padilla - Tompkins | Northern Star)

[Photo] Celebrities need to be authentic on social media

By Emily Beebe, News Editor
October 4, 2023
Taylor Swift (right) watches the Chicago Bears play the Kansas City Chiefs on Sept. 24 at Arrowhead Stadium. Swift's fans cheered alongside her as rumors of her dating NFL Chief's player Travis Kelce came out. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga, File)

Explaining football for Swifties

By Angelina Padilla-Tompkins, Former Editor in Chief
October 1, 2023
Digital Managing Editor Joey Trella and Lifestyle Editor Sarah Rose laugh with a microphone between them. Trella and Rose host a new podcast together called "2 girls with a mic." (Nyla Owens | Northern Star)

‘2 girls with a mic’: Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo and the Roman Empire

By Joey Trella, Sarah Rose, Angelina Padilla-Tompkins, and Anna Scanlan
September 26, 2023
A screenshot of various streaming services sit grouped together on an iPhone. Which streaming service is your favorite? (Angelina Padilla - Tompkins | Northern Star)

[Photo] Poll: Which streaming service is your favorite?

By Ashley Vargas, Opinion Columnist
September 12, 2023
Cast and writers from "Breaking Bad" and "Better Call Saul" pose on a picket line on Aug. 29 outside Sony Pictures studios in Culver City, California. The film and television industries remain paralyzed by Hollywood's dual actors and screenwriters strikes. Pictured are Patrick Fabian (from left), Rhea Seehorn, Norma Maldonado, Aaron Paul, Peter Gould, Betsy Brandt, Matt Jones, Charles Baker, Jesse Plemons and Bryan Cranston. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

The Hollywood strike shows the importance of unions

By Angelina Padilla-Tompkins, Former Editor in Chief
September 6, 2023
Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley speaks during a Republican presidential primary debate hosted by FOX News Channel, Aug. 23, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Presidential Candidate Nikki Haley has a respectful approach to politics

By Angelina Padilla-Tompkins, Former Editor in Chief
September 4, 2023
Peter Campus Life Building's new parking signage stands with campus in the background. Senior Columnist Lucy Atkinson questions whether the new parking changes will be enough for students. (Angelina Padilla - Tompkins | Northern Star)

[Photo] It’s too soon to tell if NIU’s parking changes will be enough

By Lucy Atkinson, Opinion Editor
August 31, 2023
Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy speaks during a Republican presidential primary debate hosted by FOX News Channel, on Aug. 23, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Vivek Ramaswamy is not the young president America needs

By Angelina Padilla-Tompkins, Former Editor in Chief
August 30, 2023
An iPad sits on a conference room table with Zoom on the screen. The videoconferencing company is now asking its employees to return to the office. (Angelina Padilla - Tompkins | Northern Star)

Even Zoom shifts to in-person work

By Angelina Padilla-Tompkins, Former Editor in Chief
August 30, 2023
A handful of french fries sit on a table. There is a debate on which fast-food chain has the best fries. (Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons)

Poll: Who has the best fries?

By Angelina Padilla-Tompkins, Former Editor in Chief
August 29, 2023
On Sept. 20, 2022, students and community members carrying the Chilean, Cuban, Panamanian, Ecuadorian and Paraguayan flags as they parade through MLK Commons in celebration of the beginning of Latino Heritage Month. (Mingda Wu | Northern Star)

Latinos are underrepresented in media

By Angelina Padilla-Tompkins, Former Editor in Chief
August 28, 2023
Migrants are loaded onto a bus at the Border Patrol headquarters on Hondo Pass, in El Paso, Texas. Officials say Illinois will provide for a funeral and burial for Jismary Alejandra Barboza González, the three-year-old migrant girl who died Aug. 10 on a bus headed to Chicago from Texas. (Mark Lambie/The El Paso Times via AP, File)

Texas, you’re playing with lives

By Angelina Padilla-Tompkins, Former Editor in Chief
August 27, 2023
At a comic convention in Brussels, Belgium a group of people dressed in DC characters (left) and Marvel characters face each other symbolizing the great debate of Marvel vs. DC Comics. (Miguel Discart | Wikimedia commons)

Poll: Marvel or DC Comics?

By Angelina Padilla-Tompkins, Former Editor in Chief
May 2, 2023
The DeKalb County History Center's logo is red and has white text on it. Understanding local history is important so that you can learn from the past. (Patrick Murphy | Northern Star)

Knowing local history is important for the community

By Angelina Padilla-Tompkins, Former Editor in Chief
April 28, 2023
A list of ingredients in a drink, including food coloring, sugars, preservatives, artificial flavors and more. Senior Columnist Angelina Padilla-Tompkins urges students to pay more attention to their food and drink ingredients.

Students should read the ingredients in packaged foods

By Angelina Padilla-Tompkins, Former Editor in Chief
April 26, 2023
A female student talking with her boss while holding a pen. Senior columnist Angelina Padilla-Tompkins believes college students should not stress about getting internships over the summer and should enjoy it instead.

It’s OK if you don’t have a summer internship

By Angelina Padilla-Tompkins, Former Editor in Chief
April 19, 2023
(left) Chris Pratt, Chris Pine, Chris Hemsworth and Chris Evans are smiling at the camera. There is a strongly contested debate of which of the Chrises is the best. (Gage Skidmore/Elen Nivrae | WIkimedia Commons)

Poll: Who is the best Chris?

By Angelina Padilla-Tompkins, Former Editor in Chief
April 18, 2023
The cast of "Outer Banks," Rudy Pankow, Madelyn Cline, Drew Starkey, Carlacia Grant, Chase Stokes, Jonathan Davis and Madison Bailey at the season three premiere in Los Angeles. Senior columnist Angelina Padilla-Tompkins shares her thoughts on the newest season of the famous Netflix show.

Unpopular Opinion: ‘Outer Banks’ season 3 was a disappointment

By Angelina Padilla-Tompkins, Former Editor in Chief
April 16, 2023
A map of Latin America countries represented by their flag. Senior columnist Angelina Padilla-Tompkins believes Latinx doesn't accomplish what was it intended to.

‘Latinx’ is unnecessary

By Angelina Padilla-Tompkins, Former Editor in Chief
April 12, 2023
A Margherita pizza on a plate with tomatoes and basil besides it. Senior Columnist Angelina Padilla-Tompkins debates which pizza place is the best.

Poll: Who has the best pizza?

By Angelina Padilla-Tompkins, Former Editor in Chief
April 11, 2023
Lincoln Highway in downtown DeKalb is inactive Monday during rush hour.

Fill in the Blank: DeKalb is…

By Angelina Padilla-Tompkins, Former Editor in Chief
April 5, 2023
A plate of pancakes with peanut butter and strawberries sitting on a table. Peanut butter with pancakes is a great way to improve the taste and texture of pancakes.

Unpopular Opinion: Peanut butter is essential for pancakes

By Angelina Padilla-Tompkins, Former Editor in Chief
April 4, 2023
A VHS copy of Titanic sits ready to be played Monday on a desk. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

Poll: Could Jack fit on the door?

By Angelina Padilla-Tompkins, Former Editor in Chief
April 3, 2023
A pregnant woman holding her belly while talking to a doctor. WeCare4NIU is a outreach organization working with the We Care Clinic Pregnancy Clinic in downtown DeKalb.

WeCare4NIU is misleading to students

By Angelina Padilla-Tompkins, Former Editor in Chief
March 29, 2023
A wax figure of Spider-Man at Madame Tussauds London. Ever since Tom Holland became Spider-Man in the third adaption of the Marvel comic, many debate who best embodies Spider-Man.

Poll: Who was the best Spider-Man?

By Angelina Padilla-Tompkins, Former Editor in Chief
March 27, 2023
"Friends" actors (left) Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Matthew Perry, Lisa Kudrow, David Schwimmer and Matt LeBlanc sitting in a park during "Friends: The Reunion." The group was asked if Ross and Rachel were on a break during this conversation.

Poll: Were Ross and Rachel on a break?

By Angelina Padilla-Tompkins, Former Editor in Chief
March 21, 2023
The Patterson Hall East sits on an overcast Winter day. NIU's housing cost does not reflect its poor condition. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

NIU housing cost does not reflect dorm conditions

By Angelina Padilla-Tompkins, Former Editor in Chief
March 20, 2023
A researcher working on creating genetically modified organisms in a lab. Senior columnist Angelina Padilla-Tompkins and columnist Lucy Atkinson look at the pros and cons of having GMOs in our plants and foods.

Look Both Ways: Are GMOs good for us?

By Angelina Padilla-Tompkins and Lucy Atkinson
March 9, 2023
Bourbon Street during a Mardi Gras celebration on Fat Tuesday.

The Time I… attended Mardi Gras 

By Angelina Padilla-Tompkins, Former Editor in Chief
March 7, 2023
A headshot of Selena Gomez during a 2021 Whitehouse visit beside a shot of Hailey Bieber walking down the sidewalk in January. (Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons)

Stop incessant drama between celebrities

By Angelina Padilla-Tompkins, Former Editor in Chief
March 1, 2023
The cast of "Outer Banks," Rudy Pankow, Madelyn Cline, Drew Starkey, Carlacia Grant, Chase Stokes, Jonathan Davis and Madison Bailey at the season three premiere in Los Angeles.

Love, treasure and legacy are on the docket this weekend

By Angelina Padilla-Tompkins, Former Editor in Chief
February 28, 2023
"Fuller House", a reboot based of the 1987 sitcom "Full House", on Netflix. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

Unpopular Opinion: Enough with the reboots

By Angelina Padilla-Tompkins, Former Editor in Chief
February 20, 2023

Street Interviews: What was the most memorable Super Bowl Halftime show?

By Angelina Padilla-Tompkins, Former Editor in Chief
February 20, 2023
Sets of dice which spell out the words "I Love You" and "I Hate You" being balanced between the words love and hate.

Fill in the Blank: Valentine’s Day is…

By Angelina Padilla-Tompkins, Former Editor in Chief
February 14, 2023
The U.S. debt has hit the ceiling once again, raising concerns whether or not Congress should continue raising the debt ceiling.

Look Both Ways: Should we raise the U.S. debt ceiling?

By Angelina Padilla-Tompkins and Lucy Atkinson
February 13, 2023
An Overview of Lot C that was taken Tuesday afternoon from DuSable Hall. (Nyla Owens | Northern Star)

NIU parking desperately needs improvement

By Angelina Padilla-Tompkins, Former Editor in Chief
February 13, 2023
In a homage to the "Boy Meets World" theme song, a paper plane behind a man speaking on the podium.

Boy meets… Congress?

By Angelina Padilla-Tompkins, Former Editor in Chief
February 8, 2023
A graphic of various animals including a giraffe and a elephant.

Look Both Ways: Are zoos good or unethical?

By Angelina Padilla-Tompkins and Nanette Nkolomoni
February 7, 2023
Tourists come from all over the world speaking more than just english. Columnist Angelina Padilla-Tompkins believes that the United States can provide more accessibility.

The United States is not prepared for tourists

By Angelina Padilla-Tompkins, Former Editor in Chief
February 6, 2023
A pink and red heart characters holding hands. Columnist Angelina Padilla-Tompkins believes that everyone should celebrate Valentine's Day no matter your relationship status. It is a day for love for anyone.

Unpopular Opinion: Don’t hate on Valentine’s Day

By Angelina Padilla-Tompkins, Former Editor in Chief
February 1, 2023
A young woman taking notes while on her computer during an online class.

Poll: Do you pay attention during online classes?

By Angelina Padilla-Tompkins, Former Editor in Chief
January 31, 2023

The FDA sides with reproductive rights

By Angelina Padilla-Tompkins, Former Editor in Chief
January 26, 2023
The Medieval Torture Museum, located in Chicago, shows how humans in the past were tortured in place of their mistakes.

That Time I… went to a torture museum

By Angelina Padilla-Tompkins, Former Editor in Chief
January 25, 2023
A student organizing a planner so that they know when their classes are.

Poll: When is the best time of day for classes? 

By Angelina Padilla-Tompkins, Former Editor in Chief
January 24, 2023
A sign at Twitter headquarters is shown in San Francisco, Dec. 8, 2022. New research shows climate misinformation has been flourishing on Twitter since Elon Musk purchased the platform last year. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)

Elon Musk, you’re in over your head

By Angelina Padilla-Tompkins, Former Editor in Chief
January 23, 2023
Senior Columnist Angelina Padilla-Tompkins' iPad Pro with the Hotel at Holmes Student Center in the background.

That Time I… went fully digital for school

By Angelina Padilla-Tompkins, Former Editor in Chief
January 18, 2023
A student studying and taking notes.

Fill in the Blank: Starting a new semester is…

By Angelina Padilla-Tompkins, Former Editor in Chief
January 17, 2023
Astronaut Buzz Aldrin from the Apollo 11 mission on July 20, 1969.

Putting man back on the moon might be worth the expense

By Angelina Padilla-Tompkins, Former Editor in Chief
January 16, 2023
Vanessa (left to right), Aunt Gris, William (Father), Angelina, Thalia, Bianca, Leticia (mother). Angelina’s family joined, in masks, her to celebrate her high school graduation during the unprecedented times of the COVID-19 pandemic.

That Time I… graduated high school during a pandemic

By Angelina Padilla-Tompkins, Former Editor in Chief
December 1, 2022
Women dressed in white and carrying suffragist banners of the last century, march to the Capitol in Washington D.C., July 9, 1978. The group urged Congress to extend the time for ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment.

Women’s rights have made great strides over the past 100 years

By Angelina Padilla-Tompkins, Former Editor in Chief
November 29, 2022
Columnist Angelina Padilla-Tompkins managed to get five tickets for the Eras tour through Ticketmaster's verified fan presale.

That Time I… made it through the great Ticketmaster queue

By Angelina Padilla-Tompkins, Former Editor in Chief
November 20, 2022
Taylor Swift receives the award for 'Best Video' for "All Too Well (10 Minute Version) (Taylor's Version)" at the European MTV Awards 2022 in Dusseldorf, Germany, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022.

Taylor Swift did not deserve backlash on her ‘Anti-Hero’ music video

By Angelina Padilla-Tompkins, Former Editor in Chief
November 16, 2022

BTS not seeking military exemption says a lot about their character

By Angelina Padilla-Tompkins, Former Editor in Chief
November 15, 2022
Columnist Angelina Padilla-Tompkins believes we shouldn't start celebrating the Christmas season so soon after Halloween.

Unpopular Opinion: It is too soon for Christmas cheer

By Angelina Padilla-Tompkins, Former Editor in Chief
November 13, 2022
Recently, climate change activists have become more outspoken by doing bizarre things to gather attention.

Climate change protests distracts from the message

By Angelina Padilla-Tompkins, Former Editor in Chief
November 8, 2022
Columnist Angelina Padilla-Tompkins believes voting is essential for our democracy and if you don't vote, you shouldn't complain.

Unpopular Opinion: If you don’t vote, don’t complain

By Angelina Padilla-Tompkins, Former Editor in Chief
November 1, 2022
Columnist Angelina Padilla-Tompkins explains why she votes.

Fill in the Blank: I vote because…

By Angelina Padilla-Tompkins, Former Editor in Chief
October 31, 2022
Students are encouraged to schedule an appointment with their academic advisor as spring 2023 enrollment opens next month.

Poll: Should academic advisers have a degree in the field they advise in?

By Angelina Padilla-Tompkins, Former Editor in Chief
October 25, 2022
Shrimp boats lie grounded atop what was a mobile home park, following the passage of Hurricane Ian, on San Carlos Island in Fort Myers Beach, Fl., Friday, Oct. 7, 2022.

Migrants will be essential to rebuilding Florida after hurricane Ian

By Angelina Padilla-Tompkins, Former Editor in Chief
October 24, 2022
Columnist Angelina Padilla-Tompkins talks about her first visit to the ER.

That Time I… had my first ER visit

By Angelina Padilla-Tompkins, Former Editor in Chief
October 20, 2022
President Joe Biden speaks about gas prices in the South Court Auditorium on the White House campus, Wednesday, June 22, 2022, in Washington.

Don’t blame Biden for the recent gas price increase

By Angelina Padilla-Tompkins, Former Editor in Chief
October 19, 2022
Columnist Angelina Padilla-Tompkins offers her recommendations on how to celebrate spooky season in DeKalb, Chicago and at home.

Fill in the Blank: My recommendations for spooky season are…

By Angelina Padilla-Tompkins, Former Editor in Chief
October 17, 2022
To become more empathic, it has been suggested to read more fiction books.

Reading fiction helps develop empathy

By Angelina Padilla-Tompkins, Former Editor in Chief
October 10, 2022
A stack of oatmeal cookies with a glass of milk in the background.

Unpopular Opinion: Oatmeal raisin cookies are better than chocolate chip

By Angelina Padilla-Tompkins, Former Editor in Chief
October 6, 2022
Career fairs offer opportunities for networking, resume help, workshops/ seminars and practice for interviews.

Career fairs are essential for students

By Angelina Padilla-Tompkins, Former Editor in Chief
October 1, 2022
Angelina Padilla-Tompkins discovered her newfound love for stingrays on a trip (Courtesy of Angelina Padilla-Tompkins).

That Time I… discovered my love for stingrays

By Angelina Padilla-Tompkins, Former Editor in Chief
September 29, 2022
The WHO admits the pandemic is not over but the end of it is near.

Mr. President, the pandemic is not over

By Angelina Padilla-Tompkins, Former Editor in Chief
September 28, 2022
Columnist Angelina Padilla-Tompkins believes NIU can do more for their transfer students.

NIU drops the ball on programs for transfer students

By Angelina Padilla-Tompkins, Former Editor in Chief
September 27, 2022
The popular show ran from 2005 to 2013 with a total of nine seasons.

Unpopular opinion: ‘The Office (US)’ is overrated

By Angelina Padilla-Tompkins, Former Editor in Chief
September 26, 2022
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