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Nick Obabko, a senior political science major, responds to a street interviews prompt. Which fandom has the most unique people? (Northern Star Graphic)

Street Interviews: What is the most unique fandom?

By Emily Beebe, Sofia Didenko, and Gray Edelstein | April 22, 2025

Students across NIU may have different hobbies or fandoms they enjoy and are part of, and no one should be ashamed of their interests.  Ranging from enjoying anime to “Star Wars” and “Harry Potter,” students provided their thoughts on which...

Donovan Chase, a senior operations management and information systems major, responds to a street interviews prompt. What are your thoughts on Tugs? (Northern Star Graphic)

Street Interviews: Tugs

By Emily Beebe and Sofia Didenko | April 8, 2025

It’s officially men’s Tugs season! Tugs started Monday, with seven different fraternities competing. The championship match is set to occur at 4 p.m. Saturday. NIU students provided their thoughts on the Tugs season and gave advice for the tuggers. Nathan...

Haley Heckermann, a junior management major, responds to a street interviews prompt. Would you rather be the pranker or the one pranked on April Fools Day? (Northern Star Graphic)

Street Interviews: April Fools

By Emily Beebe and Lucy Atkinson | April 1, 2025

April Fools Day occurred Tuesday and is a time for people to prank or get pranked by friends and family. NIU students provided their thoughts on whether they would rather be pranked or be the pranker and what prank they would pull. Haley Heckermann,...

Christopher Staton, a first-year music education major, responds to a street interviews prompt. What are your thoughts on music festivals? (Northern Star Graphic)

Street Interviews: Lollapalooza lineup

By Emily Beebe and Gray Edelstein | March 25, 2025

Lollapalooza is one of the most popular music festivals in the U.S. Lollapalooza will occur from July 31 through Aug. 3 at Grant Park in Chicago. The official Lollapalooza lineup was released on their official Instagram page March 18, with their day-by-day...

Brandion Morris, a first-year dance major, responds to a street interviews prompt. What did you most look forward to over spring break. (Northern Star Graphic)

Street Interviews: Spring break

By Emily Beebe and Sofia Didenko | March 18, 2025

Spring break, unfortunately, came to a close Sunday, pulling many students away from their relaxing time away from campus. Ranging from visiting friends to catching up on schoolwork, students provided their thoughts on what they were most looking forward...

Judith Varela, a junior political science major, responds to a street interviews prompt. What does Women's History Month mean to you? (Northern Star Graphic)

Street Interviews: Women’s History Month

By Emily Beebe, Opinion Editor | March 5, 2025

March is Women’s History Month, a time to celebrate women for who they are and their accomplishments. Women make up around half of the population, so it’s important that we use this time to celebrate them. NIU students provided their thoughts on...

Matt Agnew, a junior sport management major, responds to a street interviews prompt. How has the cold weather been affecting you? (Northern Star Graphic)

Street Interviews: Cold weather

By Emily Beebe and Gray Edelstein | February 25, 2025

As the brutal cold of winter has consumed DeKalb, the longing for spring and warmer weather is increasing. The cold weather is not fun for students who must walk outdoors to get to class. NIU students provided their thoughts on the recent cold weather...

Jaylah Moore, a junior finance major, responds to a street interviews prompt. What are your thoughts about Black History Month? (Northern Star Graphic)

Street Interviews: Black History Month

By Emily Beebe and Nia Jackson | February 20, 2025

February is Black History Month, a time where people celebrate the history, culture and contributions made to America by African-Americans. NIU students provided their thoughts on what Black History Month means to them. What does Black History Month...

Riley Day, a junior visual communication major, responds to a street interviews prompt. What are your plans for Valentine's Day? (Northern Star Graphic)

Street Interviews: What are your plans for Valentine’s Day

By Emily Beebe and Lucy Atkinson | February 12, 2025

With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, students may be figuring out plans, whether with their partner or their friends. NIU students provided their thoughts on the best date spot and their plans for Valentine’s Day. What are your plans...

J.C. La Barbera, a junior mechatronics engineering major, responds to a street interviews prompt. What do students think of NIU's move to the Mountain West? (Northern Star Graphic)

Street Interviews: What do students think of NIU’s move to the Mountain West?

By Emily Beebe and Micah Huff | February 5, 2025

NIU is set to move from the Mid-American Conference to the Mountain West Conference for football in 2026. On Jan. 7, the NIU Board of Trustees approved a $2 million entrance fee for NIU to switch conferences in 2026. NIU students provided their thoughts...

Sierra Baumann, a first-year meteorology major, responds to a street interviews prompt. What fast food place is the best and why? (Northern Star Graphic)

What is the best fast food place?

By Emily Beebe and Jorge Carreón | February 2, 2025

As a college student, you may be looking for places to eat if you’re tired of dining hall food. Or you may be looking for fast food places to go with your friends.  NIU students provided their thoughts on the best fast food place. What is the...

Georgia Manning, a sophomore accountancy major, responds to a street interviews prompt. What do you wish you knew before starting college? (Northern Star Graphic)

Street Interviews: What do you wish you knew before starting college?

By Emily Beebe and Sofia Didenko | January 28, 2025

Throughout your college journey, there are many things that you wish you would’ve known before starting college, such as the importance of getting involved, staying ahead in classes and seeking help when you need it. NIU students gave their thoughts...

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