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Philip Arduini, Opinion Columnist

Philip Arduini is an opinion columnist at the Northern Star. Originally from Rock Falls, Illinois, Philip is a junior at NIU majoring in economics. In his free time, he enjoys running, watching football, and learning about history.

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NIU currently use Blackboard as their online learning management system but surrounding schools use D2L Brightspace or Canvas.

Poll: Should NIU move on from Blackboard?

By Philip Arduini, Opinion Columnist
November 8, 2022
From left: Aana Patel, Rinky Contractor and Raj Toolsie. Professor Sarah Marsh encouraging to students to vote this upcoming election.

Look Both Ways: Why should or shouldn’t Gen Z vote

By Lucy Atkinson and Philip Arduini
November 7, 2022
Opinion Columnist Philip Arduini expresses his honest opinion about the Midwestern region of the United States.

Fill in the Blank: The Midwest is…

By Philip Arduini, Opinion Columnist
November 4, 2022

Street Interviews: Do you believe the midterm elections are important?

By Philip Arduini, Opinion Columnist
October 29, 2022

Street Interviews: Are you voting?

By Philip Arduini, Opinion Columnist
October 27, 2022
A demonstrator waves a flag with marijuana leaves depicted on it during a protest calling for the legalization of marijuana, outside of the White House on April 2, 2016, in Washington. President Joe Biden is pardoning thousands of Americans convicted of “simple possession” of marijuana under federal law, as his administration takes a dramatic step toward decriminalizing the drug and addressing charging practices that disproportionately impact people of color.

Biden’s pardoning marijuana convicts is a step in the right direction

By Philip Arduini, Opinion Columnist
October 25, 2022
Police scanners have been a way for citizens to stay informed but major cities like Chicago are moving to encrypted channels.

Encrypted police channels are harmful to transparency

By Philip Arduini, Opinion Columnist
October 19, 2022
Philosophy is the process of critically thinking about the world. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

Unpopular opinion: Philosophy is boring

By Philip Arduini, Opinion Columnist
September 30, 2022
U.S. President Joe Biden waves as first lady Jill Biden watches standing at the top of the steps of Air Force One before boarding at Andrews Air Force Base, Md., Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022. President Biden said during and interview broadcasted on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, that U.S. forces would defend Taiwan if China tries to invade the self-ruled island claimed by Beijing as part of its territory, adding to displays of official American support for the island democracy in the face of Chinese intimidation.

The U.S. needs a clear policy on Taiwan

By Philip Arduini, Opinion Columnist
September 29, 2022
Columnist Arduini believes monetary bail only furthers the gap between the rich and poor as low-income individuals are less likely to be able to afford bail.

Unpopular Opinion: Ending cash bail will benefit Illinoisans

By Philip Arduini, Opinion Columnist
September 21, 2022
The Liberty Bell in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

That Time I… visited the Eastern Midwest

By Philip Arduini, Opinion Columnist
September 16, 2022
It is important to realize that users can be banned on many social media platforms, but their ideas might not go away.

Opinion: We shouldn’t celebrate Andrew Tate’s banning

By Philip Arduini, Opinion Columnist
September 13, 2022
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, second left, and Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba talk during their meeting in Kyiv, Ukraine, Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022. Blinken on Thursday announced major new military aid worth more than 2 billion dollars for Ukraine and other European countries threatened by Russia.

Opinion: We need to stop sending military aid to Ukraine

By Philip Arduini, Opinion Columnist
September 13, 2022
The MLK Commons on the campus of NIU in DeKalb.

Fill in the blank: My first few weeks of school were…

By Philip Arduini, Opinion Columnist
September 12, 2022
President Joe Biden speaks about student loan debt forgiveness in the Roosevelt Room of the White House, Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2022, in Washington.

Opinion: Biden’s Student Loan Forgiveness is a step in the wrong direction

By Philip Arduini, Opinion Columnist
September 10, 2022
Participating in a 5k race can be a completely new and rewarding experience.

That Time I… ran a 5k

By Philip Arduini, Opinion Columnist
September 2, 2022
LIV Golf, whose name reflects its 54-hole format, is an emerging pro golf league being funded by Saudi Arabia.

Don’t hate the player, hate the game

By Philip Arduini, Opinion Columnist
August 30, 2022
Exercise is an important part of the development and health of children.

Unpopular Opinion: P.E. class is important for kids

By Philip Arduini, Opinion Columnist
August 27, 2022
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