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Gabriel Fiorini

Gabriel Fiorini is a senior majoring in journalism and minoring in English. He joined the Northern Star in the Fall of 2021 as a news reporter and joined again in the Fall of 2023 to draw cartoons. Gabriel enjoys binge-watching movies and logging them on Letterboxd to feel productive. Some of his favorite artists are Moebius, Kim Jung Gi, Geof Darrow and Katsuya Terada.

All content by Gabriel Fiorini
The “no internet connection dinosaur” runs in his desert landscape alongside the “no internet connection” robot underneath a “no internet connection globe” sun. Internet is a necessity to everyday life in the modern world, and there must be federally-funded programs to support internet accessibility. (Gabriel Fiorini | Northern Star)

[Photo] Editorial: Internet needs federal funding in modern world

By The Northern Star Editorial Board
April 28, 2024
A soldier stands facing a massive explosion. War has severe environmental consequences that must be considered by environmental activists. (Gabriel Fiorini | Northern Star)

[Photo] Shift environmental focus to wars

By Sofia Didenko, Opinion Columnist
April 24, 2024
A pair of lungs display bright, blue veins. Asbestos was recently banned by the Environmental Protection Agency, and the ban is a step in the right direction for American public health. (Gabriel Fiorini | Northern Star)

[Photo] Breathe easy, not asbestos

By Emily Beebe, News Editor
April 17, 2024
Various doodles fill a cartoonist's notebook. "Just messing and doodling around. Miss doing this all the time. Used too be my escape," Lebron James wrote in an Instagram story. (Gabriel Fiorini | Northern Star)

CARTOON: Sketchbook doodles

By Gabriel Fiorini
April 10, 2024
An artists depiction of Kendrick Lamar shows him sitting on the phone; to his right are two panels representing J. Cole’s album “2014 Forest Hills Drive” and Drake’s album “Views.” The recent beef between the three hip hops artists is an example of how rivalries in lyrics can benefit the music industry. (Gabriel Fiorini | Northern Star)

[Photo] Beef enhances hip-hop

By James Bennett, Opinion Columnist
April 8, 2024
A figure sinks down into colored layers of green and blue. Public perception of student loans can be harmful, often ignoring the possibility of "drowning in debt." (Gabriel Fiorini | Northern Star)

[Photo] Editorial: Student loans create possibility, not affordability

By The Northern Star Editorial Board
March 24, 2024
A view from the ground looks up into the grinning face of the sun. In 6 to7 billion years the sun will become a red giant and explode, but don’t worry, the oceans will rise and boil long before that. By then, I think I’ll be a brain in a vat riding my spaceship somewhere nice, bumping Slowdive because I’ve got loads and loads of Bitcoins. (Gabriel Fiorini | Northern Star)

Cartoon: When the Sun Hits

By Gabriel Fiorini
March 20, 2024
A sketched figured whistles and tunes their guitar. Country music is often hated on, but the classic genre deserves your support. (Gabriel Fiorini | Northern Star)

[Photo] Give country music a chance

By Kahlil Kambui, Assistant News Editor
March 4, 2024
An angry individual kicks a printer while it displays "$$$" and requires money to function. Printing should be freely accessible for all students. (Gabriel Fiorini | Northern Star)

[Photo] Student fees should cover printing

February 22, 2024
A masculine hand reaches to take a rose held in the palm of another hand. Men should receive flowers as gifts just as women typically do. (Gabriel Fiorini | Northern Star)

[Photo] Give men flowers

By Alberto Briones, Opinion Columnist
February 12, 2024
Two figures hold hands and walk beneath the DeKalb Theatre sign in Downtown DeKalb. The recent grants approved by the DeKalb City Council are investing in DeKalb's community and a sign of positive support from the city. (Gabriel Fiorini | Northern Star)

[Photo] Editorial: New grants show love for DeKalb community

By Northern Star Editorial Board
February 4, 2024
A robotic figure holds up a cattleman on a horse. I’ll need your clothes, your boots and your motorcycle, like how Arnold says it in T2. (Gabriel Fiorini | Northern Star)

Gimme the Loot

By Gabriel Fiorini
January 25, 2024
A monk meditates in a school hallway with blue lockers. Opinion Columnist Olivia Zapf believes mental health education should be expanded in high schools. (Gabriel Fiorini | Northern Star)

[Photo] Expand high school mental health education

By Olivia Zapf, Editor in Chief
December 10, 2023
A hummingbird, two bees and a bees’ nest hanging from a tree branch emerge from a television screen. Opinion Columnist Kahlil Kambui believes sex in movies and TV shows is overrated. (Gabriel Fiorini | Northern Star)

[Photo] Dial down sex on TV

By Kahlil Kambui, Assistant News Editor
December 4, 2023
A cloaked figure cradles a bird as robots and monsters set the forests on fire. Distorted guitars pull spaceships back to Earth as the bourgeoisie flee through the pyramids. This is what happens when you fall asleep to “Ancient Aliens” reruns. (Gabriel Fiorini | Northern Star)

Cartoon: 1998 Buick LeSabre

By Gabriel Fiorini
November 30, 2023
Three panels depict a man making money by NPC streaming. "You can't eat pride," the strip portrays a man humiliating himself to put food on the table. (Gabriel Fiorini | Northern Star)

Cartoon: You can’t eat pride

By Gabriel Fiorini
November 16, 2023
Terrance Gray’s contribution, American Gothic_Breaking Ground done with Gouache on Rives paper.

Art exhibit showcases the history of race relations in DeKalb

By Gabriel Fiorini
December 20, 2021
The Board of Trustees had their special meeting at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday in Altgeld Hall.

Staff addresses salary issues at Board of Trustees special meeting

By Gabriel Fiorini
November 19, 2021
DeKalb police officer drives down Lincoln Highway.

License plate readers to reduce investigation time

By Gabriel Fiorini
November 18, 2021
NIU President Lisa Freeman spoke on the universities strategies to adress “equity gaps,” educational strategies and obstacles caused by COVID-19 during her State of the University speech in November.

NIU plans to close equity gaps for low-income students

By Gabriel Fiorini
November 16, 2021
Jesse McCartney performs at 8 p.m. on Thursday at the Egyptian Theatre. CAB and the Egyptian Theatre collaborated on the event.

Egyptian Theatre exceeds McCartney ticket goal

By Gabriel Fiorini
November 16, 2021
Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen arrives for a hearing with a panel of French lawmakers entitled "Commission des Lois" at the National Assembly, in Paris, France, Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2021. Haugen warned that the "metaverse," the all-encompassing virtual reality world, will be addictive and rob people of yet more personal information while giving the embattled company another monopoly online.

Leaked documents show Facebook algorithm spread misinformation

By Gabriel Fiorini
November 11, 2021
Students from Gilbert Hall were allowed to park in Lot V during the pandemic. This policy remained in place for Gilbert students.

Parking policy to allow convenient parking for Neptune students

By Gabriel Fiorini
November 2, 2021
3D rendering of the new Pappas Development property in downtown DeKalb dubbed "Agora Tower."

Luxury apartments in Downtown DeKalb near completion

By Gabriel Fiorini
November 2, 2021
Fire Truck is parked in the garage at the first DeKalb Fire House, 700 Pine St. 

Illinois Fire Marshal offers fire safety tips with fall holidays

By Gabriel Fiorini
October 28, 2021
OneCard reader in Grant Towers.

OneCard upgrade to improve security across 1.2K campus doors

By Gabriel Fiorini
October 26, 2021
The event will be hosted by State Rep. Jeff Keicher, R-Sycamore and other organizations.

Residents to discuss poverty in DeKalb County at public forum

By Gabriel Fiorini
October 22, 2021
Study abroad trips to begin winter break 2021

Study abroad trips to begin winter break 2021

By Gabriel Fiorini
October 14, 2021
Scholars gather to celebrate largest Rockford Promise class.

Students benefit from NIU’s partnership with Rockford schools

By Gabriel Fiorini
October 13, 2021
DeKalb Fire Department vehicle drives down Lucinda Ave.

Apartment fire leaves dog dead, causes $30K in damage

By Gabriel Fiorini
October 7, 2021
Hip-hop musician holding a microphone.

Album review: ‘Hitler Wears Hermes 8’

By Gabriel Fiorini
October 6, 2021
A Lake County resident in his 80s woke up to find a bat on his neck in mid-August. The man later died after testing positive for rabies.

Illinois reports first case of human rabies since 1954

By Gabriel Fiorini
September 30, 2021
Mission II sitting before NIU's game against Maine last September.

Mission II to celebrate first Homecoming

By Gabriel Fiorini
September 27, 2021
Man who supports Illinois Standing Against Tyranny holds sign during protest.

DeKalb residents protest against mask, vaccine mandates

By Gabriel Fiorini
September 27, 2021
The Student Emergency Fund will remain open as long as funding is available.

NIU reopens Student Emergency Fund applications

By Gabriel Fiorini
September 16, 2021
3,000 flags posted outside of the Holmes Student Center represent the lives lost on 9/11.

Flag raises, lowers to honor lives lost on 9/11

By Gabriel Fiorini
September 11, 2021
The Study Abroad Office, Williston Hall Room 417, will answer questions and cover general information about studying abroad.

Study Abroad 101 to discuss how students can apply, where to travel

By Gabriel Fiorini
September 9, 2021
New Hope Missionary Baptist Church hosted a community meeting at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday to talk about the increase in crime in the city of DeKalb.

DeKalb Police Department offers 2 methods to decrease crime in city

By Gabriel Fiorini
September 9, 2021
A clinician uses a syringe to inject a COVD-19 vaccine into a patient.

Pritzker extends vaccine deadline for students, employees

By Gabriel Fiorini
September 9, 2021
Rappers performing at a concert.

Album review: ‘Bo Jackson’

By Gabriel Fiorini
September 7, 2021
The Social Justice Education Department is located in the Health Services Building, Room 408.

Social Justice Education promotes open dialogue, cultural competence

By Gabriel Fiorini
September 5, 2021
The DeKalb County Health Department's mobile vaccine clinic administered vaccines to students from noon to 3 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday at the Martin Luther King Commons.

Mobile clinic administers 74 doses of COVID-19 vaccine to Huskies

By Gabriel Fiorini
September 4, 2021
Eric Jones, acting director for the Center for Southeast Asian Studies (from left), assistant Director Jui-Chang Wang and 13 of the 15 2018-2019 Foreign Language Area Studies Fellows pose in front of the center.

Academic Diversity Centers introduced students to their programs

By Gabriel Fiorini
August 28, 2021
De Mujer a Mujer meets Wednesdays at the Latino and Latin Studies Resource Center.

Academic Diversity Centers to host open house

By Gabriel Fiorini
August 24, 2021
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