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Brionna Belcher

Brionna Belcher, Former Managing Editor

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Brionna Belcher says goodbye to the Star as she prepares to graduate in May.

Managing editor contemplates self growth

By Brionna Belcher, Managing Editor
May 3, 2022
After Andrea Harden, a graduate student, lost her son and saw how many lives he saved, she has become an avid leader in encouraging people to become organ donors.

[Photo] Graduate student encourages people to become organ donors

By Abby Byer, News Reporter
May 2, 2022
Junior Karli Waldrep picks up her prizes at the Northern Star.

NIU student wins Northern Star treasure hunt

By Brionna Belcher and Jordan Radloff
April 22, 2022
The first person to find the paperweight will need to bring it to the Northern Star's office located in Campus Life Suite 130, next to Testing Services.

[Photo] Treasure hunt returns to NIU campus

By Northern Star Staff
April 18, 2022
A piggy bank is filled with coins. College students should support themselves without an allowance.

[Photo] College students don’t need an allowance

By Angelina Padilla-Tompkins, Columnist
April 19, 2022
Whether the options are there or not, when faced with the average time and money constraints of an average student, sustainable living is not affordable.

[Photo] Going green as a college student is not affordable

By Ally Formeller, Columnist
April 17, 2022
The dispensary will be a new addition to the chain of dispensaries owned under nuEra Cannabis, which is one of the largest dispensary chains in Illinois. The DeKalb dispensary would add an additional store to the already existing 6 nuEra stores in Illinois.

[Photo] Dispensary awaits license to sell cannabis in Junction Center

By Parker Otto, Columnist
April 12, 2022
If there’s one thing the bottle bill proves, it’s that economic incentives are the key to improving the environment. 

[Photo] Environment would benefit from Illinois bottle bill

By Parker Otto, Columnist
April 10, 2022
The Netflix home page shows a list of trending shows on a laptop screen.

What I’m watching this weekend: Northern Star Staff

By Madelaine Vikse and Brionna Belcher
March 10, 2022
The Netflix home page shows a list of trending shows on a laptop screen.

What I’m watching this weekend: Northern Star Staff

By Madelaine Vikse and Brionna Belcher
February 24, 2022
The goal of the position is to help students and staff with a variety of issues, whether personal or professional.

Enrollment sees 4% decrease from Spring 2021

By Brionna Belcher and Wes Sanderson
February 8, 2022
The Red Cross hopes to triple its African American donor base within the next 5 years.

Huskies help Red Cross battle blood crisis

By Brionna Belcher, Managing Editor
February 3, 2022
Water leaks from the ceiling in New Hall East.

Frozen coil sends water into New Hall residences

By Brionna Belcher, Managing Editor
January 26, 2022
Northern Star Sports Editor, Skyler Kisellus, searches on the Red Cross website locations to donate blood. The American Red Cross partnered with the NFL to give away Super Bowl tickets.

The American Red Cross encourages everyone to donate blood

By Brionna Belcher, Managing Editor
January 18, 2022
A mask is taped to NIU's Olive Goyle statue next to Altgeld Hall June 3.

NIU students, faculty react to starting the semester online

By Elisa Reamer, Brionna Belcher, and Wes Sanderson
January 10, 2022
The entrance to the Zoo Lights at Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago. Attending the Zoo Lights is Opinion Editor Brionna Belcher's most recent holiday tradition.

How I celebrate Christmas without religion

By Brionna Belcher, Columnist
December 3, 2021
Cold showers aren't the best, but they aren't terrible either.

[Photo] Cold showers are okay (sometimes)

By Ally Formeller, Columnist
November 29, 2021
A laptop displays a Cyber Monday webpage. Cyber Monday is the Monday after Thanksgiving. (Brionna Belcher | Northern Star)

[Photo] Cyber Monday is better than Black Friday

By Ally Formeller, Columnist
November 21, 2021
Many college students will be heading home for Thanksgiving, but holiday break doesn't always go as planned.

6 tips for surviving Thanksgiving with your family

By Brionna Belcher, Opinion Editor
November 21, 2021
Three hands, signing ASL.

American Sign Language should be taught in more schools

By Brionna Belcher, Opinion Editor
November 12, 2021
A ticket to Thursday's Jesse McCartney concert.

[Photo] Editorial: Charging students to attend McCartney concert was unnecessary

By Northern Star Editorial Board
November 10, 2021
The U.S. Department of State's new passport policies are gender inclusive.

US State Department’s gender-inclusive policies are long awaited

By Brionna Belcher, Opinion Editor
November 5, 2021
A person holding a sign, advocating for reproductive rights.

Repeal the Illinois Parental Notice of Abortion Act

By Brionna Belcher, Opinion Editor
October 25, 2021
A black cat, named Beef, sitting on a cat tower.

Black cats are overlooked and under-appreciated

By Brionna Belcher, Opinion Editor
October 16, 2021
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[Photo] House Bill 641 is a step in the right direction

By Ally Formeller, Columnist
October 8, 2021
A "now hiring" sign at The Junction in DeKalb.

Customer service employees deserve more respect

By Brionna Belcher, Opinion Editor
October 8, 2021
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