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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

A graphic depicts a group of friends, a person feeling lonely, a broken heart and a medal representing life's accomplishments. Assistant Opinion Editor Emily Beebe argues it's OK for friendships to drift apart as people navigate their ways through life. (Emily Beebe | Northern Star)

Opinion: It’s OK for friends to drift apart

By Emily Beebe, Assistant Opinion Editor | October 19, 2025

I’m the kind of person who wants to be friends with everyone and wants everyone to like me. Over the years, I’m grateful to have made numerous friends, but as I approach graduation in May, knowing the friendships I have may fade scares me and –...

Two women stand side by side with a broken heart in the middle separating them. Opinion Editor Emily Beebe argues that its OK to end a friendship, especially if its toxic. (Getty Images)

It’s OK to end a friendship or relationship

By Emily Beebe, Opinion Editor | February 12, 2025

Throughout life, friendships and relationships are made, whether with classmates, coworkers or random strangers. However, people should not feel pressured to stay in a friendship or relationship if they don’t want to, and especially if the friendship...

Stewart returns, US beats UConn 79-64 in women’s basketball

By DOUG FEINBERG | January 27, 2020

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Breanna Stewart laced up her sneakers that were dedicated to Kobe Bryant and his daughter and took the court for her first game in nine months after rupturing her right Achilles tendon.She liked the results.“The first step was...

Friendships end when life gets in the way

By Dan Martynowicz | April 15, 2012

With the passing of time comes a change in most things. Friends and friendships are no exception, but I really wish they were. My parents met their friends in school. These people later became the characters and backdrops for every amazing story they...

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