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Gray Edelstein

Gray Edelstein, Opinion Columnist

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A photo depicts a woman using a vape. Opinion Columnist Gray Edelstein argues that vapes are becoming more marketed to children which is dangerous. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)

Vaping is marketed toward kids

By Gray Edelstein, Opinion Columnist
April 14, 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)

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)

Empathy can heal a divided world

By Gray Edelstein, Opinion Columnist
April 8, 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 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)

Look Both Ways: Arrival of spring

By Lucy Atkinson and Gray Edelstein
March 6, 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

Poll: Where is the best sweet treat spot in DeKalb?

By Gray Edelstein, Opinion Columnist
February 24, 2025
President Donald Trump points as he arrives to speak at the Future Investment Initiative Institute Summit Wednesday. Opinion Columnist Lucy Atkinson argues that Trump's cuts to federal science funding is harmful and hurts scientists. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Trump’s attacking science, not purging waste

By Lucy Atkinson and Gray Edelstein
February 20, 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)

It’s OK to be single on Valentine’s Day

By Gray Edelstein, Opinion Columnist
February 3, 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)

Look Both Ways: Should TikTok be banned?

By Gray Edelstein and Santiago Montañez Bertoletti
January 30, 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
Members of the NIU Orchestra rehearse in the Boutell Memorial Concert Hall on Wednesday. Silas Huff is the director of the NIU Philharmonic and Opera Orchestras and has been at NIU since Fall 2023. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

Silas Huff: Orchestral director

By Gray Edelstein and Kahlil Kambui
November 13, 2024
A group of students gather around a bonfire at the West Lagoon Tuesday. The Latino Resource Center in partnership with NIU Recreation hosted the Leyendas and Myths Bonfire event from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at the West Lagoon. (Gray Edelstein | Northern Star)

Latino Resource Center hosts Leyendas and Myths Bonfire event

By Gray Edelstein, Opinion Columnist
October 22, 2024
A poster that reads "Asian American Association" sits on a table in the Regency Room of the Holmes Student Center. The Asian American Resource Center hosted its Welcome Night from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. (Gray Edelstein | Northern Star)

Asian American Resource Center hosts Welcome Night event

By Gray Edelstein, Opinion Columnist
September 24, 2024
Numerous kites fly in the sky during Kite Fest. Both novice and professional kite fliers had open space to fly their kites. (Sam Dion | Northern Star)

Kite Fest celebrates its 19th year

By Gray Edelstein, Opinion Columnist
September 9, 2024
Senior psychology major Ashley Gonzalez plays a game at the Voluntary Action Center booth to win a prize Wednesday at the Involvement Fair. The Voluntary Action Center of Northern Illinois offers Meals on Wheels and delivers lunch to senior citizens. (Ethan Rodriguez | Northern Star)

2024 Involvement Fair highlights student organizations

By Gray Edelstein and Joseph Ndu
September 4, 2024
A group of students walk around to different tables at the Campus Meets Community event. The Fall 2024 Involvement Fair will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday in MLK Commons and the Campus Meets Community event will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday in MLK Commons. (Northern Star File Photo)

Annual Involvement Fair to be hosted at MLK Commons

By Gray Edelstein and Joseph Ndu
September 2, 2024
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