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Nanette Nkolomoni, Copy Editor

Nanette Nkolomoni is a senior majoring in political science and minoring in journalism.

All content by Nanette Nkolomoni
School supplies rest on a table. Equity in education is critical to student success as is pushing a need for better school funding. (Lucy Atkinson | Northern Star)

Equitable education critical for student success

By Nanette Nkolomoni, Copy Editor
April 14, 2024
A person with an owl on one shoulder and a bird flying off the other symbolizing the moving vs. night owl.

Poll: Are you a morning person or a night owl?

By Nanette Nkolomoni, Copy Editor
April 17, 2023
Growing older is inevitable, and sometimes scary. However, aging is a beautiful part of life that should be embraced.

Embrace aging

By Nanette Nkolomoni, Copy Editor
April 17, 2023
A robot behind a computer doing work while the owner of the computer sits off to the side. In recent years, AI has significantly improved to the point where voices of real-life humans can be altered to say things they never said.

The dangers of Artificial Intelligence

By Nanette Nkolomoni, Copy Editor
April 12, 2023

Look Both Ways: Is self-healing a good thing?

By Lucy Atkinson and Nanette Nkolomoni
April 9, 2023
A man holding a rock on his shoulders. Columnist Nanette Nkolomoni explains that it is important to not let hardships defeat you.

Unpopular Opinion: Hardships are necessary in life

By Nanette Nkolomoni, Copy Editor
April 6, 2023
A white toy poodle prancing in a field while the sun sets.

That Time I… got my first pet

By Nanette Nkolomoni, Copy Editor
March 28, 2023
Opinion columnist Nanette Nkolomoni explained how students could benefit from a longer spring break. (Getty Images)

Fill in the Blank: Spring break is…

By Nanette Nkolomoni, Copy Editor
March 23, 2023

Street Interviews: Who do you want to win March Madness?

By Nanette Nkolomoni, Copy Editor
March 21, 2023
Two wooden figures with a heart shaped hole in between them. Columnist Nanette Nkolomoni expresses that friends growing apart is a natural process.

That Time I… realized outgrowing friendships is normal

By Nanette Nkolomoni, Copy Editor
March 10, 2023
Columnist Nanette Nkolomoni debates the topic of whether or not men should practice obstetrics and gynecology because of the potential of making women feel uncomfortable in certain situations.

Poll: Are patients comfortable having a male gynecologist?

By Nanette Nkolomoni, Copy Editor
March 7, 2023
Spain recently passed a bill allowing menstruating employees to take paid leave ranging from three to five days.

United States ought to provide paid menstrual leave

By Nanette Nkolomoni and Lucy Atkinson
March 6, 2023
The TikTok logo on a phone screen with other apps around it.

Fill in the Blank: TikTok is…

By Nanette Nkolomoni, Copy Editor
February 28, 2023
Multiple people with thought bubbles over their heads. Columnist Nanette Nkolomoni speaks on being more open to a diverse range of thoughts because not everyone thinks the same.

The importance of diversity of thought

By Nanette Nkolomoni, Copy Editor
February 28, 2023
The College Grind, a closed coffee shop, sits on the second level of the Holmes Student Center. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

Let’s replace The College Grind Cafe

By Nanette Nkolomoni, Copy Editor
February 27, 2023
Two actors bowing on stage while auditioning in the lights on a theatre stage. (Photo by Getty Images)

That Time I… auditioned for a musical

By Nanette Nkolomoni, Copy Editor
February 20, 2023
Opinion columnist Nanette Nkolomoni discusses why being extroverted over introverted is better.

Unpopular Opinion: Being extroverted is better

By Nanette Nkolomoni, Copy Editor
February 16, 2023
A little boy hiding behind his mother while she is talking to a stranger. Many people approach strangers, depending on the situation.

Poll: How friendly are you to those you don’t know?

By Nanette Nkolomoni, Copy Editor
February 14, 2023

Street Interviews: Do you still watch award shows?

By Nanette Nkolomoni, Copy Editor
February 9, 2023
Columnist Nanette Nkolomoni believes that rather focusing on the past, Black people should focus on the future.

Unpopular opinion: It’s time for Black Future Month

By Nanette Nkolomoni, Copy Editor
February 8, 2023
A graphic of various animals including a giraffe and a elephant.

Look Both Ways: Are zoos good or unethical?

By Angelina Padilla-Tompkins and Nanette Nkolomoni
February 7, 2023
Opinion Columnist Nanette Nkolomoni shares her heartwarming story about her becoming her grandmother's caretaker.

That Time I… became my grandmother’s caregiver

By Nanette Nkolomoni, Copy Editor
January 31, 2023
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