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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 white cat looks at a person under a bed. Opinion Columnist Byrdie Seda argues cats can teach humans patience and other valuable life skills. (Kaylee Rutherford | Northern Star)

Opinion: How raising cats builds life skills

By Byrdie Seda, Opinion Columnist | September 29, 2025

Cats are notorious for being stubborn, prideful and extremely annoying at times. As someone who has owned cats for my entire life, I can attest to the frustrations of seemingly going in circles with my cats, repeating rules and commands with little response...

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