![Two images show President Joe Biden (left) speaking on May 2 and former president Donald Trump speaking on May 1. Generation Z shouldn’t be distracted by outrageous personalities, such as on social media and at rallies, in the upcoming general election. (Alex Brandon, Morry Gash | AP Photo)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/AP24125559681818-1200x834.jpg)
Outrageous personalities don’t equate good presidents
By Sofia Didenko, Lifestyle Writer
| May 5, 2024
![A phone with multiple social media apps is reflected in a mirror. Social media is only a reflection of real life, and users should be wary of misrepresentation. (Photo Illustration | Northern Star)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_2575-900x1200.jpeg)
Limit social media use
By James Bennett, Opinion Columnist
| March 24, 2024
![Social media has become a defining feature of our culture and developed beyond simply sharing photos and memories.](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/GettyImages-1346872828-900x600.jpg)
Poll: How large of a role does social media play in your life?
By Yusra Jaleel, Opinion Columnist
| September 20, 2022
![It is important to realize that users can be banned on many social media platforms, but their ideas might not go away.](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/GettyImages-1073357608-900x567.jpg)
Opinion: We shouldn’t celebrate Andrew Tate’s banning
By Philip Arduini, Opinion Columnist
| September 13, 2022
![An NIU student takes a break from homework to watch some TikTok videos.](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/IMG_7461-600x900.jpg)
OPINION: TikTok is overrated
By Parker Otto
| February 4, 2022
![It’s important to set boundaries with social media to protect mental health.](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/2F61C062-406E-4F8C-BFD0-A0644891138D-900x720.jpg)
Responsible social media use can benefit mental health
By Zulfiqar Ahmed
| January 28, 2022
![Movie cases line up on a dusty shelf in a college apartment. Physical copies have gone ancient due to streaming services taking off.](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/parkerscolumn-900x600.jpg)
Modernity has erased the physical concept of art
By Parker Otto
| January 24, 2022
![The Fujifilm Quicksnap is a very popular disposable camera among college students. They come with 27 exposures and a built-in flash.](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/MG_9948-900x600.jpg)
Disposable cameras make the perfect comeback
By Summer Fitzgerald
| January 20, 2022
![SHEIN, an online store, has recently become a main source of fast fashion as it is heavily promoted across social media platforms through SHEIN Hauls.](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/fast-fashion-900x600.jpg)
Fast fashion is harmful to both environment and mental health
By Summer Fitzgerald
| December 27, 2021
2nd person in days killed by Mardi Gras float in New Orleans
February 23, 2020
Israel strikes Gaza, Syria after Palestinian rockets attacks
By JOSEF FEDERMAN
| February 23, 2020
TSA halts employees from using TikTok for social media posts
By MICHAEL BALSAMO
| February 23, 2020
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