Editor’s note: This article will be updated daily from April 7 to April 11 to include the latest treasure hunt clues.
The annual Northern Star Treasure Hunt will begin on April 7.
Hidden somewhere around campus will be a Northern Star paperweight. Go out and search, the paperweight could be located anywhere on NIU’s campus. If you find it, bring the paperweight to the Northern Star’s office, located in the Peters Campus Life Building, Room 175, to collect prizes.
The Northern Star will release one clue per day from Monday, April 7 to Friday, April 11 to help participants find the acrylic paperweight.
The paperweight will be outside on NIU’s campus. Participants will not need to climb, go into water or dig anything up. The labeled weight will not be on private property.
CLUE ONE
On this college campus, geese reign supreme. Start at the isle and follow the path of their spring wings.
CLUE TWO
All the world is as you like it, or at least it used to be.
It had its exit and now a new entrance.
Stray from the stage, it has long since evolved.
CLUE THREE
Sparrow sung with a high note in the morning. “Aye!” his mateys called with cheer. But arrr, singing is hard work for a pirate. Luckily, his first mate made him a cup for tea. No more, no more, no more, no more they said as he got ready to hit the ocean’s road.
CLUE FOUR
The best way to prepare for class is with a good breakfast. To start building your balanced meal, crack some eggs, nine total, and scramble them. Next, sizzle seven pieces of bacon. In between cooking, butter one piece of toast, pour one cup of coffee and enjoy your well constructed breakfast.
CLUE FIVE
If these clues are too hard, you might need a rest. Enjoy the art of the game, Huskies. Even if you’re on the bench, you can still be the best.
PRIZES
This year’s prizes currently include donations from University Plaza, Varsity Square, Mason Properties, Hunter Star Properties, Culver’s, Pittsley Realty, El Jimador, Burger Naan, Buffalo Wild Wings, Chili’s, Fatty’s Pub and Grille, American Liquors, Panera Bread and the NIU Alumni Association.
The winner of the Northern Star treasure hunt will receive over $200 worth of gift cards and various merchandise.
