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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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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
Nick Obabko, a senior political science major, responds to a street interviews prompt. Which fandom has the most unique people? (Northern Star Graphic)

Street Interviews: What is the most unique fandom?

By Emily Beebe, Sofia Didenko, and Gray Edelstein
April 22, 2025
A graphic depicts a tiara and a princess. Copy Editor Rachael Swinson argues that Disney princesses do not deserve the criticism that they receive. (Emily Beebe | Northern Star)

[Photo] In defense of the Disney princesses

By Rachael Swinson, Copy Editor
April 20, 2025
A photo depicts Room 100 of Cole Hall which is empty. Opinion Editor Emily Beebe argues that attendance in classes should be mandatory. (Northern Star File Photo)

Attendance should be mandatory in classes

By Emily Beebe, Opinion Editor
April 20, 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
A graphic depicts the words "Body Positivity" above hands making a heart shape. Opinion Columnist Habiba Kamel argues that the body positivity movement is a way to bring people together when it comes to loving one's body. (Emily Beebe | Northern Star)

[Photo] Body positivity does not promote obesity

By Habiba Kamel, Opinion Columnist
April 16, 2025
A graphic depicts a princess representing Princess Jasmine, a princess representing Princess Aurora, a princess crown and a castle. Which Disney princess best represents your studying habits? (Emily Beebe | Northern Star)

[Photo] Poll: Which Disney princess best represents your studying habits?

By Lucy Atkinson, Opinion Columnist
April 14, 2025
A photo depicts a bench outside of Patterson Residence Hall East on Sunday afternoon. Opinion Columnist Habiba Kamel argues that anti-homelessness architecture leaves the homeless community in unsafe situations. (Emily Beebe | Northern Star)

[Photo] Anti-homelessness architecture harms the homeless community

By Habiba Kamel, Opinion Columnist
April 13, 2025
A card and a plate filled with food sits beneath the words “Look Both Ways” and above the topic of the week. Should students have unlimited meal swipes? (Emily Beebe | Northern Star)

[Photo] Look Both Ways: Unlimited meal swipes

By Gray Edelstein and Habiba Kamel
April 9, 2025
A graphic depicts hands holding hearts, the word "Empathy" and a divided Earth. Opinion Columnist Gray Edelstein argues that empathy can heal a divided world. (Emily Beebe | Northern Star)

[Photo] Empathy can heal a divided world

By Gray Edelstein, Opinion Columnist
April 8, 2025
Donovan Chase, a senior operations management and information systems major, responds to a street interviews prompt. What are your thoughts on Tugs? (Northern Star Graphic)

Street Interviews: Tugs

By Emily Beebe and Sofia Didenko
April 8, 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 television sits beneath the words “Look Both Ways” and above the topic of the week. Should TV shows aimed toward children cover adult topics? (Emily Beebe | Northern Star)

Look Both Ways: Should TV shows cover adult topics?

By Emily Beebe and Sofia Didenko
April 3, 2025
Haley Heckermann, a junior management major, responds to a street interviews prompt. Would you rather be the pranker or the one pranked on April Fools Day? (Northern Star Graphic)

Street Interviews: April Fools

By Emily Beebe and Lucy Atkinson
April 1, 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
Mercury and different astrological signs sit beneath the words “Look Both Ways” and above the topic of the week. Is Mercury retrograde real or a superstition? (Emily Beebe | Northern Star)

[Photo] Look Both Ways: Mercury retrograde

By Lucy Atkinson and Nia Jackson
March 26, 2025
Christopher Staton, a first-year music education major, responds to a street interviews prompt. What are your thoughts on music festivals? (Northern Star Graphic)

Street Interviews: Lollapalooza lineup

By Emily Beebe and Gray Edelstein
March 25, 2025
A graphic depicts different food items such as a chicken sandwich, taco, rice and a sub sandwich. What restaurant would you add on campus if given the option. (Emily Beebe | Northern Star)

Poll: What restaurant would you add on campus

By Emily Beebe, Opinion Editor
March 24, 2025
A graphic depicts a school, a hand that says "Stop Bullying," a person sitting with their head down and an anti-bullying sign. Opinion Columnist Habiba Kamel argues that schools need to do more to prevent bullying. (Emily Beebe | Northern Star)

[Photo] Schools should do more to combat bullying

By Habiba Kamel, Opinion Columnist
March 23, 2025
The word "Work" and a person relaxing sit beneath the words “Look Both Ways” and above the topic of the week. Should breaks be used to catch up on work or to relax? (Emily Beebe | Northern Star)

Look Both Ways: Use of breaks

By Ethan Ernst and Emily Beebe
March 19, 2025
Brandion Morris, a first-year dance major, responds to a street interviews prompt. What did you most look forward to over spring break. (Northern Star Graphic)

Street Interviews: Spring break

By Emily Beebe and Sofia Didenko
March 18, 2025
A graphic depicts a dog, a cat, a rabbit, a bird and a fish. What type of animal is the best to have as a pet? (Emily Beebe | Northern Star)

[Photo] Poll: What type of animal is best to have as a pet?

By Ethan Ernst, Opinion Columnist
March 17, 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 a heart, a laughing emoji, flowers and a hand held up to an ear to represent listening. Opinion Columnist Lucy Atkinson believes people should enjoy all of the disorder and noise that comes with having too much to love. (Emily Beebe | Northern Star)

[Photo] A love letter to thin walls and perfect chaos

By Lucy Atkinson, Opinion Columnist
March 6, 2025
A bunny and a chirping bird sit beneath the words “Look Both Ways” and above the topic of the week. Is the start of spring more recognized through the meteorological or astronomical calendar? (Emily Beebe | Northern Star)

[Photo] Look Both Ways: Arrival of spring

By Lucy Atkinson and Gray Edelstein
March 6, 2025
Judith Varela, a junior political science major, responds to a street interviews prompt. What does Women's History Month mean to you? (Northern Star Graphic)

Street Interviews: Women’s History Month

By Emily Beebe, Opinion Editor
March 5, 2025
Mikey Madison shows off her Academy Award at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party. Here are some of the biggest moments of the 97th Oscars. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)

‘Anora’ wins big at 97th Academy Awards

By Emily Beebe, Opinion Editor
March 5, 2025
A graphic depicts a beach, a golf course, beignets and the sun. What is the best vacation spot to visit during spring break? (Emily Beebe | Northern Star)

Poll: What is the best place to visit during spring break?

By Emily Beebe, Opinion Editor
March 4, 2025
Christian Martinez, a sophomore music education major, answers a prompt. Who would be your fictional best friend? (Northern Star Graphic)

Street Talk: Fictional best friend

By Emily Beebe and Alexis Williams
March 2, 2025
A deer and a moose sit beneath the words “Look Both Ways” and above the topic of the week. Is taxidermy right or wrong? (Emily Beebe | Northern Star)

[Photo] Look Both Ways: Taxidermy

By Sofia Didenko and Lucy Atkinson
February 27, 2025
Landon Welchel, a first-year mechanical engineering major, answers a prompt. If you were NIU's president for a day, what would you change? (Northern Star Graphic)

Street Talk: Being NIU’s president for a day

By Emily Beebe and Louis Banet
February 25, 2025
Matt Agnew, a junior sport management major, responds to a street interviews prompt. How has the cold weather been affecting you? (Northern Star Graphic)

Street Interviews: Cold weather

By Emily Beebe and Gray Edelstein
February 25, 2025
Trevor Mitts, a junior marketing major, answers a prompt. Which NIU building has the most interesting shape? (Northern Star Graphic)

Street Talk: Which NIU building has the most interesting shape?

By Emily Beebe and Louis Banet
February 24, 2025
Emily Hernandez, a first-year accountancy major, answers a prompt. Which is better: Huskie Den or Fatty's? (Northern Star Graphic)

Street Talk: Fatty’s vs. Huskie Den

By Emily Beebe and Jorge Carreón
February 23, 2025
Jaylah Moore, a junior finance major, responds to a street interviews prompt. What are your thoughts about Black History Month? (Northern Star Graphic)

Street Interviews: Black History Month

By Emily Beebe and Nia Jackson
February 20, 2025
A prison cell and a prisoner sit beneath the words “Look Both Ways” and above the topic of the week. Is the El Salvador prison system necessary? (Emily Beebe | Northern Star)

[Photo] Look Both Ways: El Salvador prison system

By Santiago Montañez Bertoletti and Ethan Ernst
February 20, 2025
A basketball and a football sit beneath the words “Look Both Ways” and above the topic of the week. If NBA and NFL players were to switch sports, who would be more successful? (Emily Beebe | Northern Star)

[Photo] Look Both Ways: Leaving the NFL vs. leaving the NBA

By Micah Huff and Colton Peterson
February 13, 2025
Two women stand side by side with a broken heart in the middle separating them. Opinion Editor Emily Beebe argues that its OK to end a friendship, especially if its toxic. (Getty Images)

It’s OK to end a friendship or relationship

By Emily Beebe, Opinion Editor
February 12, 2025
Riley Day, a junior visual communication major, responds to a street interviews prompt. What are your plans for Valentine's Day? (Northern Star Graphic)

Street Interviews: What are your plans for Valentine’s Day

By Emily Beebe and Lucy Atkinson
February 12, 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
Edward Brier, a junior art major, answers a prompt. If you could live in a movie universe, what movie universe would you live in? (Northern Star Graphic)

Street Talk: What movie franchise would you live in?

By Emily Beebe and Louis Banet
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
Sebastian Santellanes, a sophomore computer science major, answers a prompt. If you could start any business, what business would you start? (Northern Star Graphic)

Street Talk: What business would you start?

By Emily Beebe and Alexis Williams
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 manual toothbrush and an electric toothbrush sit beneath the words “Look Both Ways” and above the topic of the week. Are manual or electric toothbrushes better? (Emily Beebe | Northern Star)

[Photo] Look Both Ways: Manual vs. electric toothbrushes

By Lucy Atkinson and Ethan Ernst
February 6, 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
Beyonce stands on stage with her daughter Blue Ivy Carter as she accepts her Grammy Award. Beyonce won Grammys for "Best Country Duo/Group Performance," "Album of the Year" and "Best Country Album" at the 67th Grammy Awards. (Recording Academy / GRAMMYS under Fair Use)

Beyoncé makes history at 67th annual Grammy Awards

By Emily Beebe, Opinion Editor
February 5, 2025
J.C. La Barbera, a junior mechatronics engineering major, responds to a street interviews prompt. What do students think of NIU's move to the Mountain West? (Northern Star Graphic)

Street Interviews: What do students think of NIU’s move to the Mountain West?

By Emily Beebe and Micah Huff
February 5, 2025
A graphic depicts flowers, chocolate, a necklace, a candle and a teddy bear. What is the best Valentine's Day gift? (Emily Beebe | Northern Star)

Poll: What is the best gift to receive on Valentine’s Day?

By Emily Beebe, Opinion Editor
February 4, 2025
A graphic depicts books, a hand holding a pencil, a cello and different sports balls. Copy Editor Olivia Zapf argues that finding your passion in life makes life worth living. (Emily Beebe | Northern Star)

[Photo] Passion makes life worth living

By Olivia Zapf, Copy Editor
February 3, 2025
A graphic depicts the words "Self Care," "Love Yourself" and "Valentine's Day." Opinion Columnist Gray Edelstein argues that it's OK to be single on Valentine's Day and that it's OK to focus on yourself and love yourself. (Emily Beebe | Northern Star)

[Photo] It’s OK to be single on Valentine’s Day

By Gray Edelstein, Opinion Columnist
February 3, 2025
Sierra Baumann, a first-year meteorology major, responds to a street interviews prompt. What fast food place is the best and why? (Northern Star Graphic)

What is the best fast food place?

By Emily Beebe and Jorge Carreón
February 2, 2025
A profile picture and a rectangle with the word "upload" sit beneath the words “Look Both Ways” and above the topic of the week. Should TikTok be banned? (Emily Beebe | Northern Star)

[Photo] Look Both Ways: Should TikTok be banned?

By Gray Edelstein and Santiago Montañez Bertoletti
January 30, 2025
Georgia Manning, a sophomore accountancy major, responds to a street interviews prompt. What do you wish you knew before starting college? (Northern Star Graphic)

Street Interviews: What do you wish you knew before starting college?

By Emily Beebe and Sofia Didenko
January 28, 2025
A graphic depicts a camera, people representing a family gathering and the words "Memories" and "Enjoy every moment." Opinion Columnist Colton Peterson enjoys living in the moment versus taking photos at family gatherings. (Emily Beebe | Northern Star)

[Photo] The importance of living in the moment

By Colton Peterson, Opinion Columnist
January 27, 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
A graphic depicts a scale, a clock, the words "find balance" and books. Opinion Columnist Ethan Ernst appreciates the little things, especially when it comes to finding balance between being a busy college student and doing things he enjoys. (Emily Beebe | Northern Star)

[Photo] The importance of finding time to relax in college

By Ethan Ernst, Opinion Columnist
January 26, 2025
Speech bubbles and the word "JavaScript" sit beneath the words “Look Both Ways” and above the topic of the week. Are soft skills or hard skills better for the workplace? (Emily Beebe | Northern Star)

Look Both Ways: Soft vs. hard skills in the workplace

By Emily Beebe and Sofia Didenko
January 22, 2025
A graphic depicts a graduation cap, the nervous emoji, a question mark and an hourglass. Opinion Editor Emily Beebe graduates college in a few semesters and is nervous about life post-graduation. (Emily Beebe | Northern Star)

It’s OK if you don’t have life fully figured out yet

By Emily Beebe, Opinion Editor
January 21, 2025
Keyondra Muhammad, a junior psychology major, responds to a street interviews prompt. What do you do for self-care? (Northern Star Graphic)

Street Interviews: What do you do for self-care?

By Emily Beebe and Gray Edelstein
January 21, 2025
Gilbert Hall sits in front of Gilbert Drive on Wednesday afternoon. Which NIU residence hall is the best one to live in? (Ethan Rodriguez | Northern Star)

Poll: Which residence hall is the best to live in?

By Emily Beebe, Opinion Editor
January 16, 2025
Fireworks and a party hat sit beneath the words “Look Both Ways” and above the topic of the week. Are creating New Year's resolutions pointless or not pointless? (Emily Beebe | Northern Star)

Look Both Ways: New Year’s resolutions

By Emily Beebe and Jackson Shields
January 15, 2025
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)

Street Interviews: What are you most looking forward to this semester?

By Emily Beebe, Opinion Editor
January 14, 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
William Martin, assistant professor of biology, asks a question to John Acardo, senior associate vice president and chief human resources officer, Laurie Elish-Piper, executive vice president and provost, and George Middlemist, chief financial officer, during the University Council’s meeting Wednesday. Acardo, Middlemist and Elish-Piper gave a joint presentation about NIU's deficit and mitigation strategies to members of University Council. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

University Council holds last meeting of fall 2024 semester Wednesday

By Emily Beebe, Opinion Editor
December 5, 2024
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
A graphic depicts a university representing NIU, the dollar sign and a paper that says "Grant." NIU announced a new grant on Nov. 20 that starting in the fall 2025 semester will provide up to $10,000 over four years to incoming freshmen college students who live on campus. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

NIU announces AIM High Campus Housing Grant for eligible freshmen

By Emily Beebe, Opinion Editor
December 2, 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
John Acardo, senior associate vice president and chief human resources officer, speaks during the Faculty Senate meeting on Wednesday afternoon in the Altgeld Auditorium. Acardo gave a presentation regarding statistics around reaching goals to help NIU accomplish deficit mitigation strategies. (Marco Alvarez | Northern Star)

Faculty Senate holds last meeting of fall 2024 semester Wednesday

By Emily Beebe, Opinion Editor
November 21, 2024
Lights from police cars, fire trucks and ambulances reflect off of the University Plaza apartments, located at 900 Crane Drive on Monday night. Fire trucks, police and ambulances responded to a call about a fire late Monday night at University Plaza. (Ryan Day | Northern Star)

Fire occurred at University Plaza late Monday evening

By Emily Beebe, Opinion Editor
November 19, 2024
A graphic depicts a robot, a Huskie, a phone with text messages and the word "AI." On Nov. 6, NIU launched its new resource called Mission AI chatbot, which provides answers and resources to students questions. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

NIU’s Mission AI Chatbot provides support to students

By Emily Beebe, Opinion Editor
November 18, 2024
A graphic depicts a handshake referring to a partnership, students with arrows referring to transfer students, money and paper referring to scholarships and a university. NIU has partnered with Waubonsee Community College to offer the Waubonsee Excellence Scholarship. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

NIU partners with Waubonsee Community College to offer new scholarship

By Emily Beebe, Opinion Editor
November 13, 2024
The sun shines over Hopkins Pool on Monday afternoon. The Hopkins Pool is undergoing demolition for the renovation of the pool which is expected to be completed by summer 2026. (Marco Alvarez | Northern Star)

Demolition of Hopkins Pool set to begin mid-November

By Emily Beebe, Opinion Editor
November 11, 2024
NIU President Lisa Freeman addresses the members of University Council at its meeting Wednesday. Freeman discussed NIU’s university goals for 2025 which will be presented at the Dec. 12 Board of Trustees meeting. (Emily Beebe | Northern Star)

2025 university goals discussed at University Council meeting Wednesday

By Emily Beebe, Opinion Editor
November 7, 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
A graph depicts the percentages of voter turnouts in DeKalb County from the presidential elections in 2016, 2020 and 2024. DeKalb voter turnout in 2024 has increased 2% from the 2020 election. (Devin Oommen | Northern Star)

2024 DeKalb County voter turnout increases by 2% compared to 2020

By Emily Beebe, Opinion Editor
November 7, 2024
Police lights flash behind caution tape that says "Police line do not cross." At 12:40 a.m., Saturday, DeKalb Police responded to a stabbing that occurred in the 800 block of Greenbrier Road. (Northern Star File Photo)

Stabbing occurred at 800 block of Greenbrier Road on Saturday

By Emily Beebe, Opinion Editor
November 4, 2024
A graphic depicts Illinois, papers with the letters “A” and “B” on them, money and a computer screen that says “Exam passed.” The Illinois General Assembly approved a $10 million program that would provide public university students in Illinois with free test prep and licensure classes. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

Illinois General Assembly approves $10 million free test prep program

By Emily Beebe, Opinion Editor
November 3, 2024
A graphic depicts the year 2024 along with the word "Vote" in addition to the donkey representing the Democratic Party and the elephant representing the Republican Party. DeKalb County nominees Riley N. Oncken, Anna Wilhelmi, Linda Besler and Lori Grubbs spoke to the Northern Star about why they are running for office. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

2024 DeKalb County candidate profiles

By Emily Beebe and Austin Lamb
November 1, 2024
Laurie Elish-Piper, executive vice president and provost, stands behind a podium and speaks to the crowd at the Faculty Senate meeting Wednesday. Elish-Piper along with George Middlemist, chief financial officer, gave an update to members of Faculty Senate about NIU’s budget and deficit. (Emily Beebe | Northern Star)

Budget update discussed at Faculty Senate meeting

By Emily Beebe, Opinion Editor
October 30, 2024
Members of the NIU Forensics team pose for the camera at the Appelquist Speech tournament, held at Moraine Valley Community College. NIU Forensics won third place at the tournament which occurred from Saturday to Sunday. (Courtesy of Nathan Gonzalez)

NIU Forensics wins third place in first tournament of season

By Emily Beebe, Opinion Editor
October 29, 2024
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