Northern Star Editorial Board
Jan 14, 2021 | Editorial: MAP grant funding should remain priority (Story) |
Nov 24, 2020 | Editorial: Students should get tested before returning to campus (Story) |
Nov 19, 2020 | Editorial: DeKalb Police Department must condemn excessive use of force (Story) |
Oct 29, 2020 | Editorial: Vote yes for the ‘fair tax’ amendment (Story) |
Oct 07, 2020 | Editorial: Anyone can, should file FOIA requests to keep university accountable (Story) |
Aug 10, 2020 | Editorial: Respect COVID-19 guidelines and concerns of fellow Huskies (Story) |
Jun 09, 2020 | Editorial: Our commitment to amplifying black voices (Story) |
May 05, 2020 | A message to graduating seniors (Story) |
Apr 27, 2020 | President Freeman’s temporary powers are limited but still important (Story) |
Mar 24, 2020 | Our community can remain positive despite pandemic crisis (Story) |
Nov 20, 2019 | Student positions remain unfilled (Story) |
Nov 13, 2019 | Union members work towards better teaching conditions (Story) |
Oct 24, 2019 | Student-athletes bill needs to pass in Illinois (Story) |
Sep 25, 2019 | FAFSA process needs reform (Story) |
Sep 04, 2019 | Freeman connects to student body (Story) |
Aug 28, 2019 | Editorials convey important ideas (Story) |
May 06, 2019 | Star editors say goodbye (Story) |
May 02, 2019 | University should proceed carefully (Story) |
Apr 29, 2019 | Fill In the Blank: My unconventional study habit is … (Story) |
Apr 25, 2019 | UK censorship laws alter free speech (Story) |
Apr 18, 2019 | Space exploration betters humanity (Story) |
Apr 11, 2019 | Chicago mayoral election signifies diversity (Story) |
Apr 04, 2019 | Student body must vote in SA elections (Story) |
Mar 21, 2019 | Internet culture harbors violent behavior (Story) |
Feb 28, 2019 | University shows care after tragedy (Story) |
Feb 25, 2019 | Students struggle daily to find parking (Story) |
Jan 30, 2019 | Editorial Board has hopes the administration will hold true to their promises (Story) |
Jan 23, 2019 | Hammock is an exemplary choice (Story) |
Jan 16, 2019 | Editorial Board supports Wiley partnership to boost enrollment (Story) |
Nov 28, 2018 | University did its due-diligence with Northwestern Medicine partnership (Story) |
Nov 28, 2018 | Fill in the Blank: Huskie football this season was… (Story) |
Nov 14, 2018 | Open Letter to News Consumers (Story) |
Nov 07, 2018 | Coach contract process flawed (Story) |
Oct 31, 2018 | Buy back process irresponsible (Story) |
Oct 17, 2018 | Government officials should reflect the US demographic (Story) |
Oct 10, 2018 | Kavanaugh’s appointment instigates rape culture (Story) |
Sep 26, 2018 | Students should support Violence Against Women Act reauthorization (Story) |
Sep 19, 2018 | Students must remain hopeful for Freeman’s presidency (Story) |
Aug 29, 2018 | Northern Star pledges commitment to excellence (Story) |
Apr 25, 2018 | #SaveStudentNewsrooms: Don’t let our Star fade (Story) |
Mar 29, 2018 | Social media users need to be cautious (Story) |
Feb 22, 2018 | Gun violence creates distrust (Story) |
Feb 01, 2018 | ‘Watch list’ response subpar (Story) |
Jan 25, 2018 | Editorial Board reaffirms policy (Story) |
Jan 18, 2018 | Website revamp brings new culture (Story) |
Dec 11, 2017 | Granted fee will save student newspaper (Story) |
Dec 07, 2017 | Alcohol in Huskies Den brings opportunities (Story) |
Nov 16, 2017 | Police deserve student gratitude (Story) |
Nov 02, 2017 | Students deserve transparency in required fees (Story) |
Oct 26, 2017 | We need more than “me too” (Story) |
Oct 12, 2017 | Students are not to blame for recent gun violence (Story) |
Sep 28, 2017 | EDITORIAL | Athletes have full right to exercise freedom of speech (Story) |
Sep 21, 2017 | Finding a right fit takes time (Story) |
Sep 07, 2017 | EDITORIAL | Emojis will not save enrollment (Story) |
Jun 19, 2017 | Cutting ties comes at a cost: Severance packages must be reevaluated (Story) |
May 08, 2017 | President Baker in review (Story) |
Apr 27, 2017 | School of Music restricts non-majors (Story) |
Apr 20, 2017 | Cannabis can mean revenue (Story) |
Apr 13, 2017 | PepsiCo Inc. needs to vet marketing (Story) |
Apr 06, 2017 | All-gender bathrooms should have been on NIU’s mind a while ago (Story) |
Mar 30, 2017 | NIU must re-evaluate safety bulletin system (Story) |
Mar 23, 2017 | Disney adds more depth to characters (Story) |
Feb 16, 2017 | Labels do not make a haven (Story) |
Feb 02, 2017 | General fee distribution needs more transparency (Story) |
Jan 26, 2017 | Lowered fines are helpful (Story) |
Jan 19, 2017 | Title IX module confuses students (Story) |
Dec 01, 2016 | Evaluations garner more responses in class (Story) |
Nov 21, 2016 | Local shops stay closed Thursday (Story) |
Oct 31, 2016 | The Northern Star rejects Trump for presidency (Story) |
Oct 24, 2016 | Costumes could be offensive (Story) |
Oct 20, 2016 | Opinion: Clown costumes may scare public (Story) |
Oct 13, 2016 | Cops need to target prevention (Story) |
Oct 11, 2016 | Work-hour cap limits students (Story) |
Sep 22, 2016 | NIU eases transfer of class credit (Story) |
Sep 15, 2016 | NIU not to blame for enrollment decrease (Story) |
Sep 08, 2016 | Students blindsided by lack of print quota (Story) |
Aug 29, 2016 | Parking permit prices need equal treatment (Story) |
Apr 25, 2016 | Senators’ resignation may make SA weaker (Story) |
Apr 14, 2016 | Editorial: NIU should set a plan of options for students with MAP grants (Story) |
Apr 07, 2016 | Editorial: NIU must improve current FOIA system, website (Story) |
Apr 07, 2016 | FOIA office must improve website (Story) |
Mar 27, 2016 | SA candidates should communicate better (Story) |
Mar 21, 2016 | NIU must promote Lynda.com to faculty, students (Story) |
Mar 21, 2016 | NIU must promote Lynda.com (Story) |
Mar 07, 2016 | Students should vote early before leaving for spring break (Story) |
Feb 25, 2016 | NIU needs detailed MAP grant plan (Story) |
Feb 15, 2016 | Mission 6 86-student reward too expensive (Story) |
Feb 08, 2016 | Mission 6 initiative misleading to students (Story) |
Feb 04, 2016 | SA needs to prep new trustee (Story) |
Jan 25, 2016 | SA positions require time commitment (Story) |
Nov 30, 2015 | Legislators, Rauner must compromise (Story) |
Nov 23, 2015 | Closed SA vote shows lack of transparency (Story) |
Oct 15, 2015 | Editorial: Students should speak up at SA rally (Story) |
Oct 12, 2015 | Students didn’t ask for Huskie Pups (Story) |
Oct 05, 2015 | Students, SA can increase voter turnout for election (Story) |
Sep 16, 2015 | Safety Bulletins send wrong message (Story) |
Aug 26, 2015 | MAP Grant credit good move for NIU (Story) |
Apr 20, 2015 | SA Supreme Court must release opinions on election hearings (Story) |
Apr 20, 2015 | DeKalb rushes to help after tornado (Story) |
Apr 15, 2015 | SA needs to promote It’s On Us campaign (Story) |
Apr 12, 2015 | Lupstein ticket needs to earn students’ trust (Story) |
Apr 08, 2015 | Star empowers all to tell their stories (Story) |
Apr 05, 2015 | Officials should speak to press (Story) |
Apr 05, 2015 | Walters helpful, but a waste of NIU money (Story) |
Apr 02, 2015 | 5 things to learn from the Student Association executive election (Story) |
Mar 29, 2015 | Editorials start discussion, are key part of journalism (Story) |
Mar 29, 2015 | Wait for SA election results, don’t bicker on social media (Story) |
Mar 26, 2015 | We will not be silenced: Lupstein accusations amount to attempt to intimidate Star (Story) |
Mar 22, 2015 | Students have no excuse to not vote (Story) |
Mar 18, 2015 | SA should do more to recruit candidates (Story) |
Mar 02, 2015 | Northern Star staff to ask sources for their preferred pronouns (Story) |
Feb 25, 2015 | Ashtrays need to stay at NIU until start of Smoke-Free Campus Act (Story) |
Feb 22, 2015 | NIU should keep community in loop with budget decisions (Story) |
Feb 15, 2015 | Students must have input on programs (Story) |
Feb 08, 2015 | SA’s motto good example for NIU (Story) |
Feb 05, 2015 | WIU VP should take blame for Western Courier EIC suspension (Story) |
Feb 05, 2015 | $95K Huskie Pups used for only 36 days, showing NIU’s wastefulness (Story) |
Jan 28, 2015 | All need input in program priorities (Story) |
Jan 12, 2015 | Journalists need reader support, end of violence: 1 lesson from “Charlie Hebdo” attacks (Story) |
Dec 01, 2014 | Be aware of the risks on Snapchat (Story) |
Nov 23, 2014 | SA: Focus on assault prevention (Story) |
Nov 13, 2014 | NIU should show good, bad of changes in cost (Story) |
Nov 13, 2014 | Baker starts practical planning (Story) |
Nov 12, 2014 | City takes right steps for student safety with lights (Story) |
Nov 05, 2014 | Extra fees should be optional (Story) |
Nov 04, 2014 | Costly Facility Master Plan will reward university in long term (Story) |
Nov 03, 2014 | Dividing VP role will increase productivity (Story) |
Nov 03, 2014 | Nicklas a model for NIU admin (Story) |
Oct 28, 2014 | Vote in midterm elections (Story) |
Oct 26, 2014 | Baker’s fall midterm earns a mixed grade (Story) |
Oct 20, 2014 | SA discussing mistake shows transparency (Story) |
Oct 16, 2014 | Rising ticket price could make travel harder for students (Story) |
Oct 13, 2014 | University: Advertise the Huskie Pups now (Story) |
Oct 05, 2014 | SA should have mentioned senator’s offense (Story) |
Sep 28, 2014 | Printing not worth cost to NIU (Story) |
Sep 23, 2014 | University can’t afford to renovate house (Story) |
Sep 22, 2014 | Police: Increase presence in Greek Row (Story) |
Sep 17, 2014 | Internet policy needs deadlines (Story) |
Sep 11, 2014 | Turn Master Plan Thesis into action (Story) |
Sep 10, 2014 | NIU: Stop silence over paid leave (Story) |
Sep 07, 2014 | Smoking ban could lead to litter in city (Story) |
Aug 28, 2014 | Internet policy outrage was preventable with notification (Story) |
Aug 27, 2014 | Apology: Columnist confirmed to have fabricated quotation (Story) |
Apr 29, 2014 | SA bylaws need to be reviewed (Story) |
Apr 22, 2014 | Editorial: Athletics plan needs clear goals (Story) |
Apr 17, 2014 | Editorial: Groceries too far from students (Story) |
Apr 14, 2014 | Editorial: Convo in need of changes (Story) |
Apr 08, 2014 | Editorial: State’s issues will directly affect students (Story) |
Apr 07, 2014 | Editorial: Master Plan’s goals too idealistic (Story) |
Apr 01, 2014 | Editorial: Student grievance policy: Vote yes, but amend (Story) |
Apr 01, 2014 | Editorial: Prioritize needs of commuters (Story) |
Mar 31, 2014 | Editorial: Review goals for NIU plan (Story) |
Mar 25, 2014 | Editorial: NIU needs more help for transfers (Story) |
Mar 25, 2014 | Editorial: Master Plan needs plan for funding (Story) |
Mar 18, 2014 | Correct approach can aid freshmen retention (Story) |
Mar 05, 2014 | Baker: Give NIU timeline of goals (Story) |
Mar 03, 2014 | Baker change could lead to future abuses (Story) |
Mar 02, 2014 | Editorial: Self-ie-Perspective good for NIU (Story) |
Feb 25, 2014 | NIU needs to adopt more realistic goals (Story) |
Feb 18, 2014 | Seeking input on Convo lineup good for students (Story) |
Feb 14, 2014 | Feb. 14 tragedy must be remembered by current students (Story) |
Feb 13, 2014 | Private reflection valuable on Feb. 14 (Story) |
Feb 12, 2014 | Community united by Feb.14 tragedy (Story) |
Feb 10, 2014 | Remember heroism of Feb. 14 cops (Story) |
Feb 10, 2014 | Make this a week of awareness (Story) |
Feb 06, 2014 | ‘No’ to emails helps reporters (Story) |
Feb 02, 2014 | Tailor gen. eds to fit (Story) |
Jan 26, 2014 | Campus sexual assault needs more discussion (Story) |
Dec 08, 2013 | Editorial: Grievance policy for NIU a necessary step (Story) |
Nov 24, 2013 | Editorial: Tornado relief efforts show communities care (Story) |
Nov 20, 2013 | New House owners a fresh start for venue (Story) |
Nov 19, 2013 | Editorial: Safety should be top priority with Convo alcohol sales (Story) |
Nov 13, 2013 | Editorial: Inauguration shows Baker started presidency right (Story) |
Nov 10, 2013 | Editorial: Rec Center funding a growing concern (Story) |
Nov 05, 2013 | Don’t go to class if you have a cold (Story) |
Oct 30, 2013 | Editorial: Don’t feel obligated to drink (Story) |
Oct 13, 2013 | Editorial: Baker making bold, positive changes (Story) |
Sep 17, 2013 | Editorial: Expectations for Phillips (Story) |
Sep 12, 2013 | Editorial: Parking problems need fixes (Story) |
Mar 24, 2013 | NIU presidential candidates: Please come forward (Story) |
Mar 20, 2013 | With new leaders, NIU and DeKalb can truly become a ‘communiversity’ (Story) |
Mar 19, 2013 | Athletics needs to continue Compher’s legacy as new director is hired (Story) |
Mar 18, 2013 | NIU needs a clean slate (Story) |
Nov 27, 2012 | Williams not fit for position (Story) |
Oct 30, 2012 | Editorial Board sticks with previous endorsment decision (Story) |
Oct 11, 2012 | Editorial: “Uneasy lies the head that wears a crown.” (Story) |
Sep 11, 2012 | Gone but not forgotten (Story) |
Sep 04, 2012 | This is just the beginning, NIU (Story) |
May 03, 2012 | Editorial: New plan won’t achieve safety goals (Story) |
Apr 11, 2012 | Editorial: Peters shouldn’t candy-coat university finances (Story) |
Apr 01, 2012 | Editorial: NIU should solve problems, not roll with them (Story) |
Mar 28, 2012 | Editorial: SA executives should bring change (Story) |
Mar 18, 2012 | Editorial: Pension reform needs to look at big picture (Story) |
Mar 07, 2012 | Editorial: DAYGLOW debacle evidence of bigger problem (Story) |
Mar 05, 2012 | Editorial: Keeping free aid doesn’t teach life lessons (Story) |
Feb 26, 2012 | Editorial: Drug arrests a step in the right direction (Story) |
Feb 12, 2012 | Editorial: Obama’s promises have small chance of becoming reality (Story) |
Feb 05, 2012 | Editorial: Fleck’s 24-hour stint with NIU shows lack of class (Story) |
Jan 31, 2012 | Editorial: Northern Star stops endorsing candidates in future elections (Story) |
Nov 07, 2011 | Last Day on Earth may help us learn from a tragedy (Story) |
Mar 27, 2011 | SA Senators did the right thing by censuring directors (Story) |
Feb 13, 2011 | NIU’s Late Night Ride Service abused by students, DeKalb residents (Story) |
Feb 03, 2011 | Poor understanding leads to poor actions (Story) |
Oct 17, 2007 | Star, UP need to work together (Story) |
Oct 10, 2007 | Bush leaves the children behind again (Story) |
Oct 08, 2007 | UP disclosure crucial for students’ safety (Story) |
Sep 27, 2007 | Editorial: Hard to respect the disrespectful (Story) |
Sep 20, 2007 | Editorial: All college media should be public forums (Story) |
Sep 19, 2007 | Editorial: Expect more from SA officials, members (Story) |
Sep 14, 2007 | Editorial: The big game this weekend is not Saturday, but Friday (Story) |
Sep 12, 2007 | Editorial: Newspaper’s primary role is community watchdog (Story) |
Sep 11, 2007 | Editorial: Don’t forget, but don’t be consumed by 9/11 (Story) |
Sep 10, 2007 | Editorial: Local crime should be addressed (Story) |
Sep 07, 2007 | Editorial: Our northern views (Story) |
Aug 30, 2007 | Editorial: Enjoy Soldier Field for its exposure (Story) |