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Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Planned Parenthood building in New York sits on a sunny day. Opinion Columnist Lucy Atkinson argues National Pro-Life Cupcake Day is manipulative to people seeking to get abortions. (Reuters | Lucas Jackson)

Opinion: Sweet treat, bitter message

By Lucy Atkinson, Opinion Columnist | October 6, 2025

Oct. 9 is recognized – by some – as National Pro-Life Cupcake Day, but not even the most sugary speech can conceal a message based in aggressive, misplaced judgement. National Pro-Life Cupcake Day was founded by an anti-abortion movement, Cupcakes...

Spring bird’s nest recipe

By Cris Rojo | April 2, 2018

Fly into spring by baking bird’s nest-themed French vanilla cupcakes, the perfect snack to curb any sweet tooth with style.Ingredients:• 1 cup of water• ½ cup of vegetable oil• 3 eggs• 1 box French vanilla cake mix• 12 ounce bag of chocolate...

Recipes to spice up your Halloween season

Recipes to spice up your Halloween season

By Beth Schumacher | October 22, 2012

You’re not the only one that can get dressed up for Halloween. Impress your party guests with these deliciously spooky recipes that will have them begging for more. Eyeball Taco Salad 3 pounds of ground turkey or beef One bag of tortilla chips 1 bag...

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