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Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

Emily Beebe

Emily Beebe, Assistant Opinion Editor

Emily Beebe is a senior from LaSalle, Illinois, majoring in English and triple minoring in history, journalism and political science. Aside from the Star, she is involved with Kesem and Penguin Players. In her free time, Emily enjoys reading books, catching up on sleep and stanning Taylor Swift’s relationship with Travis Kelce.

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A herd of bison graze within an enclosure along the Yellowstone River near Gardiner, Montana. Assistant Opinion Editor Emily Beebe argues that hunting animals as trophies should be illegal. (Ethan Rodriguez | Northern Star)

Opinion: Trophy hunting should be illegal

By Emily Beebe, Assistant Opinion Editor
August 27, 2025
An NIU Police car sits parked on Feb. 26 outside of Barsema Hall. Crimes such as domestic battery and criminal sexual assault were reported in June on NIU’s campus. (Northern Star File Photo)

NIU crime log, July 2025

By Emily Beebe, Assistant Opinion Editor
August 12, 2025
An NIU Police car sits parked on Feb. 26 outside of Barsema Hall. Crimes such as domestic battery and criminal sexual assault were reported in June on NIU’s campus. (Northern Star File Photo)

NIU crime log, June 2025

By Emily Beebe, Assistant Opinion Editor
August 3, 2025
A photo depicts President Donald Trump walking across the South Lawn of the White House on Friday. Assistant Opinion Editor Emily Beebe argues that the Trump Administration's plan to cut $1.1 billion in previously allocated funds for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which includes cuts to NPR, PBS and their member stations, is devastating. (Jacquelyn Martin/AP)

How federal cuts threaten NPR, local news

By Emily Beebe, Assistant Opinion Editor
August 3, 2025
A campus police vehicle is pictured in an NIU parking lot. Crimes such as mob action and battery were reported in May's crime log. (Emily Beebe | Northern Star)

NIU Crime log, May 2025

By Emily Beebe, Assistant Opinion Editor
July 6, 2025
A campus police vehicle is pictured in an NIU parking lot. Crimes such as mob action and battery were reported in May's crime log. (Northern Star File Photo)

NIU crime log, April 2025

By Emily Beebe, Assistant Opinion Editor
June 1, 2025
Liza DeWhite, a senior sociology major, responds to a street interviews prompt. What are your summer plans? (Northern Star Graphic)

Street Interviews: Summer break

By Emily Beebe, Opinion Editor
April 30, 2025
A graphic depicts a 25-minute timer, people sitting and talking, a hand holding a pencil and flashcards. What study technique is the best for finals? (Emily Beebe | Northern Star)

Poll: Best way to study for finals?

By Emily Beebe, Opinion Editor
April 28, 2025
A graphic depicts an art palette, a pencil, a music note and a brain. Opinion Editor Emily Beebe argues that every major matters and that no major is useless. (Emily Beebe | Northern Star)

Every major matters

By Emily Beebe, Opinion Editor
April 27, 2025
An NIU Police car sits parked on Feb. 26 in front of Barsema Hall. Crimes such as mob action and home invasion were reported on the March crime log. (Northern Star File Photo)

NIU crime log, March 2025

By Emily Beebe, Opinion Editor
April 17, 2025
Victor E. Huskie poses in front of the Burritoville food truck as people are waiting in line. Which food truck is the best one? (Northern Star File Photo)

Poll: Which food truck is the best?

By Emily Beebe, Opinion Editor
April 7, 2025
A graphic depicts a speech bubble, the words "Stop mansplaining," gender symbols and a man and woman talking. Opinion Columnist Lucy Atkinson argues that cis men need to stop mansplaining. (Emily Beebe | Northern Star)

[Photo] Cis men, stop mansplaining

By Lucy Atkinson, Opinion Columnist
March 27, 2025
An NIU Police car sits parked on Feb. 26 in front of Barsema Hall. Crimes such as unlawful possession of a firearm and vehicle theft were reported in the February crime log. (Northern Star File Photo)

NIU crime log, February 2025

By Emily Beebe, Opinion Editor
March 17, 2025
A graphic depicts a person stressed, a stress meter, jumbled thoughts and a brain. Opinion Editor Emily Beebe argues that being moderately stressed is good, as long as it doesn't get out of control. (Emily Beebe | Northern Star)

Being stressed is good, within limits

By Emily Beebe, Opinion Editor
March 16, 2025
A graphic depicts the five different love languages. What is the best love language? (Emily Beebe | Northern Star)

[Photo] Poll: What is the best love language?

By Lucy Atkinson, Opinion Columnist
February 10, 2025
An NIU Police car sits parked on Feb. 26 in front of Barsema Hall. Crimes such as criminal sexual assault  and criminal sexual abuse were reported in January 2025 on NIU’s campus. (Northern Star File Photo)

NIU crime log, January 2025

By Emily Beebe, Opinion Editor
February 10, 2025
A graphic depicts a ball of yarn with a crochet hook, a woman playing guitar, a sewing machine and a hand drawing. Opinion Columnist Nia Jackson argues that people should think about what their favorite hobby means to them and to find purpose in their hobbies. (Emily Beebe | Northern Star)

[Photo] Find purpose in your hobbies

By Nia Jackson, Opinion Columnist
February 9, 2025
A graphic depicts hearts along with the words "You're doing great," "Way to go" and "You are awesome." Opinion Columnist Sofia Didenko argues that small words and compliments can make a big impact. (Emily Beebe | Northern Star)

[Photo] The power of compliments

By Sofia Didenko, Opinion Columnist
February 5, 2025
A graphic depicts a person experiencing burnout, a seedling representing growth, a person angry representing the feeling of perfectionism and motivational phrases such as "Mistakes are OK" and "I can do this." Opinion Editor Emily Beebe struggles with perfectionism and wants to work on learning that making mistakes is OK. (Emily Beebe | Northern Star)

It’s OK to not be perfect

By Emily Beebe, Opinion Editor
January 26, 2025
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)

Best study spots at NIU

By Emily Beebe, Opinion Editor
January 13, 2025
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

By Emily Beebe, Opinion Editor
January 12, 2025
An NIU Police car sits parked on Feb. 26 in front of Barsema Hall. Crimes such as battery and theft under $500 were reported in December 2024 on NIU’s campus. (Northern Star File Photo)

NIU Crime Log, December 2024

By Emily Beebe, Opinion Editor
January 12, 2025
An NIU Police car sits parked on Feb. 26 in front of Barsema Hall. Crimes such as stalking and hazing were reported in November 2024 on NIU's campus. (Northern Star File Photo)

NIU crime log, November 2024

By Emily Beebe, News Editor
December 3, 2024
Gretchen Ivers, a second year master's student studying education for students with visual impairments and orientation and mobility, rides a unicycle at the Cortland Parade. Circus Club, now an approved club through SGA, meets from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesdays in Gabel Hall 140.(Courtesy of Nam Pham)

Spotlight: Circus Club

By Emily Beebe, News Editor
December 1, 2024
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