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Wealthy families are unfairly taking scholarship money from other students

Wealthy families are unfairly taking scholarship money from other students

By Ryan Wyrobek | August 27, 2019

College is a large financial burden that many families struggle to pay for, which is why it is so unfair that wealthy families have crafted a way for their children to take financial aid from those who truly do not have the necessary funding to attend...

A pile of papers stacked ontop of each other. When professors hand out syllabi, make sure to read them thoroughly. (Northern Star File Photo)

100 word rants: the pros and cons of syllabus week

By Haley Galvin and Kurt Bitting | August 26, 2019

Pros:Haley Galvin | Opinion EditorSyllabus week is one of the best weeks of the semester. Each class is simply going over the syllabus for the semester and it is a breeze. The endless lecturing hasn’t started yet, and it helps to ease the transition...

Atomic Burger in Oxford, UK is adorned with a comic book theme throughout the entire restaurant. 

Day 2 -The adventure begins: A first-hand account of studying abroad

By Catherine Carter | July 4, 2019

To read part 1 CLICK HERE: Heading 'across the pond:' A first hand account of studying abroad Good morning everyone! As I’m writing today’s blog, I am just waking up like most of you probably are, the only difference being I’m waking up from a...

Survivors of sexual assault are not alone

By Haley Galvin | March 28, 2019

Every 92 seconds, a person experiences sexual assault, according to according to Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network statistics.Sexual assault is more common than people realize, and it is even more prevalent on college campuses. Compared to 18 percent...

Congress should be mindful of anti-Semitic bill proposals

By Ali Qazi | January 13, 2019

Majority of Americans are focusing on the shutdown while majority of Republican senators are focusing on foreign policy. Israel’s sharp eye on Capitol Hill is not anything new. History tells us Israel has always wanted one thing: the rights of Americans...

Cyntoia Brown finally receives clemency after harsh sentence sent her to prison for 15 years

By Alana Peoples | January 13, 2019

Cyntoia Brown, who was an inmate at the age of 16-years-old, will be released from prison Aug. 7 after serving nearly 15 years behind bars as a result of a life sentence she received as a juvenile. Being sentenced to life in prison at the age of 16 is...

Government shut down shows the presidents true priorities

Government shut down shows the president’s true priorities

By Ali Qazi | January 6, 2019

"I would build a great wall—and nobody builds walls better than me, believe me—and I'll build them very inexpensively; I will build a great, great wall on our southern border, and I will have Mexico pay for that wall," Donald Trump said in 2015 during...

Miss Universe Pageant makes history with first transgender contestant

Miss Universe Pageant makes history with first transgender contestant

By Alana Peoples | December 27, 2018

On Dec. 16 history was made when Angela Ponce made her debut to represent as Miss Spain in Miss Universe 2018 as the first transgender woman to participate.   Although she did not win the title, Ponce is the first transgender woman to have competed...

Perspective to focus on readership

By Lucas Skye | January 16, 2018

The Perspective section needs to focus more on its readers. Since beginning at the Northern Star I knew that I wanted to become the Perspective Editor. This desire was fueled by my need to create a positive impact on the student body and local community....

Makeup industry sets standards high

By Maddie Steen | September 11, 2017

The makeup industry used to be known as one that profited off of others’ insecurities; now, the makeup industry is leading the show with crazy new trends, male makeup models and complete freedom of expression.Makeup is not just for covering blemishes....

Letter to the Editor: Response to Monsanto Ad

August 23, 2011

I'm writing in response to the planned Monsanto advertisement on a DeKalb water tower. Here's a little about Monsanto: It's a U.S based agricultural biotechnology company known for creating the herbicide "roundup." Monsanto is also known for its aggressive...