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A child playing in the sand. Columnist Lexi Nebel believes that adulthood is better than childhood.

Unpopular Opinion: Being an adult is better than being a kid

By Lexi Nebel, Opinion Columnist | September 6, 2023

As a young child, it was everyone’s dream to grow up and create our own version of our parents’ lives. However, as we grow older, it is not uncommon to long for the innocence of childhood. Unlike most people, I have never yearned for the naivety...

A plate of pancakes with peanut butter and strawberries sitting on a table. Peanut butter with pancakes is a great way to improve the taste and texture of pancakes.

Unpopular Opinion: Peanut butter is essential for pancakes

By Angelina Padilla-Tompkins, Former Editor in Chief | April 4, 2023

A gorgeous Saturday morning, the table is set for breakfast — cups of orange juice, fresh cut fruit, syrup, warm fluffy pancakes and a jar of peanut butter.  Peanut butter on pancakes is a must, you cannot have a complete pancake breakfast without...

The Six Flags ride The Wild One with riders who have their hands up as it drops over a curve.

Unpopular Opinion: Six Flags is overrated

By Emily Beebe, News Editor | March 2, 2023

While Six Flags is beloved by many people, I think it is overrated.  It is overrated because of the prices, the speed of the rides and the heights. Six Flags Great America has many rollercoasters and rides. They have family rides, thrill rides...

A young woman hiding under the covers as the light from a television lights her up.

Unpopular Opinion: Scary movies are overrated

By Emily Beebe, News Editor | February 2, 2023

Scary movies are mostly known for being watched during this Halloween season, but they can be watched anytime. A lot of people like scary movies. I, however, am not one of those people.  The first time I ever watched a scary movie was when I was 9...

Philosophy is the process of critically thinking about the world. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

Unpopular opinion: Philosophy is boring

By Philip Arduini, Opinion Columnist | September 30, 2022

When entering college, students have a plethora of options for career choices. However, regardless of major, many students must take a humanities course such as philosophy. Such was the case with myself, and it was easily the least interesting course...

Exercise is an important part of the development and health of children.

Unpopular Opinion: P.E. class is important for kids

By Philip Arduini, Opinion Columnist | August 27, 2022

Now that school is back in session, we should aim to get children back toward exercising. Hearing the words "Fitnessgram Pacer Test" may cause negative flashbacks for some, but physical education is vital for improving the lives of our children. We...

A brand new Shamrock Shake rests in a dusty field on Saturday, March 12th. Shamrock Shakes are a seasonal favorite at McDonald's.

Unpopular opinion: The Shamrock Shake is disgusting

By JaMaria'h Crider, Columnist | March 15, 2022
The Shamrock Shake gets way too much hype.