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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 girl in sitting on the word calm with the words "Don't worry everything will be OK" above her. Opinion Editor Kahlil Kambui believes that people should adopt the mindset that everything will be OK no matter the situation. (Kahlil Kambui | Northern Star)

Opinion: Why I know everything will be OK

By Kahlil Kambui, Opinion Editor | October 7, 2025

One of the things that gives me great solace in times of worry or stress is the thought that even if something bad or worrisome may be happening in the moment everything will work out. And while I'm no therapist, these are some of the ways that help me...

‘Watch list’ response subpar

By Northern Star Editorial Board | February 1, 2018

NIU has once again damaged trust between administration and the student population by automatically adding certain groups to a "watch list" without notifying them. The Editorial Board recommends the administration address the issue more openly with students,...

Tips on keeping your college relationship fresh

By Aaron Brooks | September 27, 2011

It is a little over a month into the start of school year, and love is blossoming all around campus. It is so cute to see couples waiting for one another to come out of class or hear, "I miss you babe," coming from a lonely lovebird after a grueling 50...

U.S Senate candidate Alexi Giannoulias.

Giannoulias for U.S. Senate

By Editorial Board | October 17, 2010

The Northern Star Editorial Board has decided to endorse Alexi Giannoulias for U.S. Senate. This decision comes at an important time in American history, as the country struggles to climb out of a deep economic depression and overcome fierce bipartisanship...

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