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Quade Evans

Quade Evans, Opinion Columnist

Quade Evans is an opinion columnist at the Northern Star. He is a sophomore at NIU majoring in English and intending to minor in marketing.

He joined the Northern Star as a lifestyle reporter in Fall 2021 and transitioned to the opinion section in Fall 2022.

Outside of the Star, Quade is on the executive boards of Black Male Initiative and the Association of Black Psychologists (ABPSI).

In his free time, Quade is an avid fan of anime and manga and enjoys reading fantasy novels and history books. He also enjoys writing poetry or script writing.

 

All content by Quade Evans
A man cleaning his countertop in the kitchen. Columnist Quade Evans believes men should take on chores like cleaning and laundry more often and be taught at a young age.

Unpopular Opinion: Men need to do domestic chores more

By Quade Evans, Opinion Columnist
November 30, 2022
Every family has their own holiday traditions, especially with their meals. That can include meats, sides and desserts.

Poll: Which holiday food is the best to chow down on?

By Quade Evans, Opinion Columnist
November 28, 2022
Telling someone to get therapy might not be the right thing to help with their potential mental health problems.

The conversation around getting therapy is flawed

By Quade Evans, Opinion Columnist
November 27, 2022
In recent years, streaming services and television channels have profited off of remaking some of the most popular shows and movies in history.

Can we please stop with the nostalgia baiting?

By Quade Evans, Opinion Columnist
November 27, 2022
In the 2016 presidential election, voter turnout dropped to 59.6% but increased in the 2020 presidential election.

Black people need to take voting more seriously

By Quade Evans, Opinion Columnist
November 1, 2022
Columnist Quade Evans believes the best rom com is Love Jones.

Fill in the Blank: The best rom-com is…

By Quade Evans, Opinion Columnist
October 26, 2022
Winter is not as enjoyable as people think it is.

The worst season is… winter

By Quade Evans, Opinion Columnist
October 17, 2022
Northern Star is located in room 130 in the Peters Campus Life building.

That Time I… joined the Northern Star

By Quade Evans, Opinion Columnist
October 11, 2022
While being one of the top states in public schools education, Illinois education policies hanst fixed the problems that has come up since the pandemic started.

Illinois politicians should focus on education policies

By Quade Evans, Opinion Columnist
September 26, 2022
Being rejected can be a difficult life event to experience.

That Time I… got rejected

By Quade Evans, Opinion Columnist
September 19, 2022
Columnist Quade Evans thinks that men need targeted advice, but wished that voice was more introspective and helped men genuinely be a better version of themselves.

Unpopular opinion: Men’s health content isn’t that great

By Quade Evans, Opinion Columnist
September 15, 2022
The Great DuBois circus duo to perform at Egyptian Theatre

The Great DuBois circus duo to perform at Egyptian Theatre

By Quade Evans, Opinion Columnist
August 29, 2022
The series Hunter x Hunter is a shonen anime series available on streaming platforms such as Netflix, Peacock, HBO Max and Hulu (Madelaine Vikse | Northern Star)

‘Hunter x Hunter’ stands out from typical shonen anime

By Quade Evans, Opinion Columnist
April 11, 2022
The students in the Film Festival Administration class pose with Reality Bytes shirts (Courtesy of Hunter Weston)

Reality Bytes Independent Student Film Festival to be held in person

By Parker Otto, Daija Hammonds, Kyron Lewis, Quade Evans, and Grace Barone
April 10, 2022
Arcane quickly became popular on Netflix and is an example of a great video game adaptation (Courtesy of Brian Cearns | Riot Games Inc)

TV review: ‘Arcane’

By Quade Evans, Opinion Columnist
March 9, 2022
Shopping for someone who is interested in something you dont have much knowledge in can be difficult (Madelaine Vikse | Northern Star)

5 gift ideas for anime fans

By Quade Evans, Opinion Columnist
March 8, 2022
Kravens Last Hunt takes a different approach compared to other Spider-Man storylines and gives readers the chance to learn more about the villain (Quade Evans | Northern Star)

A review on “Kraven’s Last Hunt” and what made it special

By Quade Evans, Opinion Columnist
March 7, 2022
A pan of pizza sits at the brickhouse section in New Hall dining. Students regularly go to this section for its quick, ready-to-go options.

Top 3 dining hall meals at NIU

By Quade Evans, Opinion Columnist
March 5, 2022
Rebecca Sugar, the creator of Steven Universe, at a New York Comic Con in 2014 (Peter Dzubay | Wikimedia Commons)

TV series ‘Steven Universe’ celebrates diversity

By Quade Evans, Opinion Columnist
March 1, 2022
Avatar: The Last Airbender was a popular cartoon TV show that aired on Nickelodeon from 2005 to 2008 (Courtesy of Katelyn Balach | Nickelodeon)

‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ changed and influenced Western animation

By Quade Evans, Opinion Columnist
February 25, 2022
The DeKalb Public Library sign is lit up at night. The Library will be hosting its annual fall book sale from Oct. 20 to Oct. 22. (Northern Star File Photo)

DeKalb Public Library to host Google apps workshop

By Quade Evans, Opinion Columnist
February 20, 2022
Party foods are highly debated among American culture.

Top 3 party foods

By Quade Evans, Opinion Columnist
February 18, 2022
Rows of empty red cinema seats (Getty Images)

Film review: ‘Encanto’

By Quade Evans, Opinion Columnist
February 18, 2022
A person flips through a paperback book. WIth all the different anime that has been aired or published, its hard not to love some of the villains.

Top 3 anime villains of all time

By Quade Evans, Opinion Columnist
February 17, 2022
Reading and old book, opened old book with shuffling pages

Underrated novels about the Black experience

By Quade Evans, Opinion Columnist
February 16, 2022
High angle shot of two unrecognizable women holding hands

Mental health among the Black community

By Quade Evans, Opinion Columnist
February 14, 2022
An aerial view of the Center for Black Studies. The Center celebrated 5o years in 2021 (Zulfiqar Ahmed | Northern Star)

The importance of the Center for Black Studies

By Quade Evans, Opinion Columnist
February 9, 2022
Angry Birds became a popular game after being released in 2009 and has been made into a film series (Madelaine Vikse | Northern Star)

5 games and apps that will make you feel nostalgic

By Quade Evans, Opinion Columnist
February 7, 2022
An employee works behind the counter Friday at Fushi Yami, 822 W. Lincoln Highway. 

Top 5 affordable restaurants in DeKalb for students

By Quade Evans, Opinion Columnist
February 3, 2022
The Huskie Den in Holmes Student Center is reopening after being remodeled and shuttered due to COVID-19.

Activities for students to try while on campus

By Quade Evans, Opinion Columnist
January 27, 2022
A photograph of a variety of masks intended for use against COVID-19.

Coping with COVID-19 on campus

By Quade Evans, Opinion Columnist
January 25, 2022
A photograph of a TV remote with the channel guide on the screen.

A retrospective look at the anime series “Bleach”

By Quade Evans, Opinion Columnist
January 19, 2022
A photograph of the Netflix series adaption of Cowboy Bebop on Netflix.

TV review: ‘Cowboy Bebop’

By Quade Evans, Opinion Columnist
January 13, 2022
A photograph of Attack on Titan, available on Netflix.

An in-depth look at the anime series “Attack on Titan”

By Quade Evans, Opinion Columnist
December 23, 2021
The billboard at the entrance of the Egyptian Theatre in DeKalb displays Happy Holidays.

Egyptian Theatre to host Christmas themed light show

By Quade Evans, Opinion Columnist
December 3, 2021
Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion logo.

The importance of ‘Neon Genesis Evangelion’

By Quade Evans, Opinion Columnist
December 3, 2021
An aerial view of Stevenson Towers, 420 Stadium Drive W., and Grant Hall, 1250 Grant Drive N., on a clear fall night.

How to stay safe on campus

By Quade Evans, Opinion Columnist
December 1, 2021
Basket of pumpkins, apples and corn on a harvest table.

History of Thanksgiving

By Quade Evans, Opinion Columnist
November 25, 2021
The Jazz Combo Fest put on by the School of Music took place at the House Cafe in 2017.

School of Music to host jazz themed concert ‘Swingin’ in the Holidays’

By Quade Evans, Opinion Columnist
November 23, 2021
Woman sitting on a yoga mat and meditating alone in her home.

Intro guide to meditation

By Quade Evans, Opinion Columnist
November 18, 2021
My Hero Academia logo.

TV review: ‘My Hero Academia’ (season 5)

By Quade Evans, Opinion Columnist
November 15, 2021
Classic Southwestern chili in a cast iron dutch oven.

PJ’s Courthouse Tavern to host annual Chili Cook Off

By Quade Evans, Opinion Columnist
November 11, 2021
Dragon balls from the beloved Dragon Ball Z franchise.

A love letter to ‘Dragon Ball Z’

By Quade Evans, Opinion Columnist
November 6, 2021
Jerk Fuzion Bar and Grill, 930 Pappas Drive, offers authentic Jamaican-style cuisine and a place where everyone can let their hair down.

Jerk Fuzion blends cultures with food

By Quade Evans, Opinion Columnist
November 3, 2021
Film reel forming the romance word on white background.

Top 5 rom-coms

By Quade Evans, Opinion Columnist
October 22, 2021
El Jimador, 260 E Lincoln Highway, will be open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on the day of the fundraiser.

El Jimador marks first anniversary

By Quade Evans, Opinion Columnist
October 20, 2021
TV review: Star Wars: Visions

TV review: ‘Star Wars: Visions’

By Quade Evans, Opinion Columnist
October 11, 2021
S’mores being enjoyed at a bonfire.

Sycamore Park District to host 21+ campfire event

By Quade Evans, Opinion Columnist
October 7, 2021
A gothic room full of books and trinkets.

Top 5 fantasy novels

By Quade Evans, Opinion Columnist
October 4, 2021
Lighted theater marquee at night.

Film review: ‘Dune’ (1984)

By Quade Evans, Opinion Columnist
September 27, 2021
Open Door Coffee parks their truck for Taste of DeKalb Sunday in Frank Van Buer Plaza, 148-198 N. Second St., in downtown DeKalb.

Taste of DeKalb returns for 5th year

By Quade Evans, Opinion Columnist
September 22, 2021
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