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Emily Beebe

Emily Beebe, 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 to reading books, catching up on sleep and stanning Taylor Swift’s relationship with Travis Kelce.

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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, Assistant Opinion Editor
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, Opinion 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, Opinion Editor
December 1, 2024
An NIU Police car sits parked at the NIU Police Department building, located at 395 Wirtz Drive. Crimes such as theft and stalking were reported in October 2024 on NIU's campus. (Emily Beebe | Northern Star)

NIU crime log, October 2024

By Emily Beebe, Opinion Editor
November 7, 2024
Andi Mallarangeng, an NIU alum from Indonesia, poses for the camera. Mallarangeng got his master's in sociology in 1991 and his Ph.D. in political science in 1997. (Courtesy of Andi Mallarangeng)

Alumni News: Andi Mallarangeng

By Emily Beebe, Opinion Editor
October 28, 2024
Police lights flash behind caution tape. At 11:03 p.m., Tuesday at Rich Road, west of Nelson Road, a hostage situation occurred which left the suspect dead. (Northern Star File Photo)

Hostage situation leaves suspect dead

By Emily Beebe, Opinion Editor
October 23, 2024
The Holmes Student Center sits on Sunday afternoon. The Real Talk Conference will occur from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Oct. 25 in the Holmes Student Center. (Jenny Javkhlantugs | Northern Star)

NIU to host annual Real Talk Conference

By Emily Beebe, Opinion Editor
October 6, 2024
A DeKalb police car sits parked on NIU's campus. Crimes such as computer tampering and stalking were reported in September 2024 on NIU's campus. (Northern Star File Photo)

NIU crime log, September 2024

By Emily Beebe, Opinion Editor
October 3, 2024
Richard Mocarski, vice president of the Division of Research and Innovation Partnerships, provides an update on RIPS. Faculty Senate met at 3 p.m. on Wednesday in the Altgeld Hall Auditorium. (Emily Beebe | Northern Star)

NIU in process of creating AI task force

By Emily Beebe, Opinion Editor
October 2, 2024
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