Summer Fitzgerald – Northern Star

Summer Fitzgerald, Former Opinion Editor

All content by Summer Fitzgerald

[Photo] ‘OK boomer’: What it’s like being an old soul trapped in a Gen Z body

By Parker Otto, Columnist
Mar 28, 2022

[Photo] Column: Equal parenting standards should be common sense

By Angelina Padilla-Tompkins, Columnist
Mar 24, 2022

Allow yourself to grieve during the third COVID-19 spring

By Summer Fitzgerald, Opinion Editor
Mar 22, 2022

[Photo] Coaches reflect on 50-year impact of Title IX on women’s sports

By Waleed Alamleh, Sports Reporter
Mar 22, 2022

[Photo] Women’s basketball team faced hurdles in journey to playoffs

By Skyler Kisellus, Sports Reporter
Mar 21, 2022

[Photo] Video stores are a sacred media that we must honor

By Parker Otto, Columnist
Mar 20, 2022

[Photo] Navigating a male-dominated field can be challenging

By Ally Formeller, Columnist
Mar 10, 2022

[Photo] NIU budgets to hire more mental health counselors

By Ally Formeller, Columnist
Mar 8, 2022

[Photo] Women’s tennis victorious in 3 of 4 on weekend tour

By Skyler Kisellus, Sports Reporter
Mar 7, 2022

[Photo] Women’s basketball drops final road game to Toledo

By Waleed Alamleh
Mar 2, 2022

[Photo] Your hometown doesn’t have to define you

By Angelina Padilla-Tompkins, Columnist
Mar 1, 2022

[Photo] Women’s tennis splits matches in Iowa road trip

By Skyler Kisellus, Sports Editor
Feb 28, 2022

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[Photo] Questioning your major is normal in college

By Ally Formeller, Columnist
Feb 27, 2022

[Photo] February is the worst month

By Parker Otto, Columnist
Feb 27, 2022

[Photo] Women’s basketball earns third straight win in Muncie

By Michael Stoll
Feb 26, 2022

[Photo] Working in customer service taught me how to be a better person

By Angelina Padilla-Tompkins, Columnist
Feb 24, 2022

College is for learning how to adult

By Summer Fitzgerald, Opinion Editor
Feb 20, 2022

What I’m watching this weekend: Northern Star Staff

By Madelaine Vikse and Summer Fitzgerald
Feb 18, 2022

[Photo] A’Jah Davis: DeKalb superstar 21 years in the making

By Waleed Alamleh
Feb 15, 2022

[Photo] OPINION: DeKalb needs more cuisine options

By Ally Formeller, Columnist
Feb 15, 2022

[Photo] Olympics are an important symbol of diversity and unity

By Ally Formeller, Columnist
Feb 10, 2022

[Photo] Bench stepping up for women’s basketball

By DeOndre Saunders
Feb 10, 2022

Small businesses are not inclusive

By Summer Fitzgerald, Opinion Editor
Feb 9, 2022

[Photo] Journaling is a great way to improve emotional state

By Angelina Padilla-Tompkins, Columnist
Feb 9, 2022

[Photo] This weekend in Huskie athletics: Feb. 4 edition

By Northern Star Staff
Feb 3, 2022

IN PICTURES: Women’s Basketball Huskies vs Bowling Green Falcons

By Zulfiqar Ahmed and Summer Fitzgerald
Feb 3, 2022

OPINION: Supporting smaller artists is important

By Summer Fitzgerald, Opinion Editor
Feb 2, 2022

IN PICTURES: Insomnia Cookies

By Zulfiqar Ahmed and Summer Fitzgerald
Jan 31, 2022

Fill in the blank: Best format of classes

By Summer Fitzgerald, Ally Formeller and Angelina Padilla-Tompkins
Jan 30, 2022

[Photo] Buffalo pumps brakes on NIU’s win streak

By DeOndre Saunders
Jan 29, 2022

Jamie Lynn Spears has no right to capitalize off of #FreeBritney

By Summer Fitzgerald, Opinion Editor
Jan 27, 2022

IN PICTURES: Women’s Basketball Huskies vs Akron Zips

By Zulfiqar Ahmed and Summer Fitzgerald
Jan 25, 2022

[Photo] Koker joins 1,000-point club in home victory

By Skyler Kisellus, Sports Editor
Jan 25, 2022

[Photo] Modernity has erased the physical concept of art

By Parker Otto, Columnist
Jan 24, 2022

[Photo] Local business gives residents bang for their buck

By Kurt Bitting, News Reporter
Jan 21, 2022

Disposable cameras make the perfect comeback

By Summer Fitzgerald, Opinion Editor
Jan 20, 2022

Drew Clinton’s overturn is a loss for sexual abuse survivors

By Summer Fitzgerald, Opinion Editor
Jan 19, 2022

Point/Counterpoint: Leaving class in the middle of a lecture

By Summer Fitzgerald and Zulfiqar Ahmed
Jan 19, 2022

[Photo] Defensive struggles nix Huskies’ winning streak

By Skyler Kisellus, Sports Editor
Jan 19, 2022

[Photo] IN PICTURES: DeKalb on Film

By Zulfiqar Ahmed, Media Editor
Jan 19, 2022

[Photo] NIU fights to double Pell Grant to increase financial aid for students

By Yari Tapia, News Reporter
Jan 17, 2022

[Photo] Miami bests women's basketball in Wednesday shootout

Jan 19, 2022

IN PICTURES: Weekend in Athletics

By Zulfiqar Ahmed and Summer Fitzgerald
Jan 17, 2022

[Photo] IN PICTURES: 2021

By Zulfiqar Ahmed, Media Editor
Jan 16, 2022

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Jun 2, 2021

[Photo] Men’s basketball sends Eagles home with loss

By Skyler Kisellus, Sports Editor
Jan 15, 2022

[Photo] Huskies burned by Rockets

By Skyler Kisellus, Sports Editor
Jan 15, 2022

[Photo] Students need to respect older art

By Parker Otto, Columnist
Jan 14, 2022

[Photo] Vinyl records are a musical lifestyle

By Parker Otto, Columnist
Jan 13, 2022

[Photo] Women’s basketball extends losing streak in heartbreaking overtime finish

By Skyler Kisellus, Sports Editor
Jan 5, 2022

Fill in the blank: My New Year’s resolution is . . .

By Opinion Staff, Parker Otto and Summer Fitzgerald
Dec 31, 2021

[Photo] Thank you, Karens

By Parker Otto, Columnist
Dec 28, 2021

Fast fashion is harmful to both environment and mental health

By Summer Fitzgerald, Opinion Editor
Dec 27, 2021

[Photo] It’s okay to treat yourself

By Parker Otto, Columnist
Nov 27, 2021

[Photo] US should put an end to Black Friday

By Parker Otto, Columnist
Nov 17, 2021

[Photo] NIU holds 37 gender-inclusive restrooms, plans to create more

By Jaylen Conwell, News Reporter
Nov 15, 2021

[Photo] Veterans Day ceremony thanks members for their service

By Aidan Bengford and Yari Tapia
Nov 11, 2021

[Photo] CAB makes changes to organization for more student engagement

By Jaylen Conwell, News Reporter
Nov 10, 2021

[Photo] IFC chapters hold second round of fall recruitment

By Madelaine Vikse, Lifestyle reporter
Nov 10, 2021

[Photo] SGA town hall hears students’ need for community

By Jack Strunk, News Reporter
Nov 4, 2021

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[Photo] Jerk Fuzion blends cultures with food

By Quade Evans, Lifestyle reporter
Nov 3, 2021

[Photo] Stop rushing Christmas

By Janyce-Monique Johnson, Columnist
Nov 3, 2021

[Photo] Tails Humane Society encourages people to visit

By Elisa Reamer, News Reporter
Oct 25, 2021

Spotlight: Women’s Tugs 2021

By Summer Fitzgerald, Opinion Editor
Oct 23, 2021

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