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Style Section: Canvas Shoes

By Northern Star staff | April 22, 2016

It's getting warmer out and canvas shoes are coming to campus. These shoes can be seen on everyone on this spring. Read below to see where everyone is getting their trendy shoes.   Christie Miksys, senior psychology and sociology major, said she got...

Student cultural performances to be shown at Cultural Fusion

By Alexis Malapitan | April 21, 2016

The Student Association and Asian American Association are coming together to hold the Cultural Fusion Show, showcasing both diversity and culture.The show will feature different organizations, groups and solo performances as people of different ethnicities...

Top Lifestyle Apps for Earth Day

By Jay Ibarra | April 21, 2016

Earth Day is on Friday, and it’s known globally as a day to preserve the earth and keep it clean, so use apps in your phone to be more eco-friendly.If you have yet to show your part by demonstrating how you keep this world clean, there are many lifestyle...

Beats from the Street: April 19

By Northern Star staff | April 19, 2016

Sophomore marketing major Lorena Martin said her favorite song is “Propuesta Indecente” by Romeo Santos.“I love Latino music because I’m from Spain, and I like the rhythm and you can dance to it,” Martin said.NIU alumnae Adan Huerta said his...

TEDxNIU focuses on a Future Forward Together

By Northern Star staff | April 18, 2016

TEDxNIU will host a live TED talks from 9 am-4:30 pm on Saturday, April 23 in the Altgeld Hall auditorium.NIU’s Live TED talks will be held at a one-day conference event where each notable speaker will explain their goals and new ideas for the NIU community...

Professors to share knowledge, experience in public lecture

By Northern Star staff | April 18, 2016

Two NIU professors will be sharing their knowledge of theater in a public lecture titled “Where Drama Comes From.”Kay Martinovich, visiting assistant professor of theatre and dance, and Robert Schnieder, professor of theatre and dance, will be presenting...

From left: James Alford, Kwamaine Williams and Samuel Owoo-Battlet practice for the Battle of the Sexes competition in Cole Hall last year.

Battle of the Sexes co-hosted event to bring more diversity

By Samantha Keck | April 18, 2016

Phi Rho Eta’s annual Battle of the Sexes is pursuing some changes this year by co-hosting with Delta Sigma Theta in hopes of bringing more diversity to their show.The event will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the Holmes Student Center, Carl Sandburg...

‘The Girl on the Train’ proves to be thrilling novel, promising film

By Jay Ibarra | April 18, 2016

“The Girl on the Train,” the highly anticipated book-movie adaptation coming out this fall, proved to be a thrilling novel.The book, written by Paula Hawkins, was published Jan. 13, 2015, and the movie is set to be released in theaters on Oct. 7.The...

Style Section: Bright Backpacks

By Northern Star staff | April 15, 2016

Backpacks are no longer just a place to store your books for your walk to class. They're now a fashion accessory that students are taking seriously this spring when coordinating with their daily outfits. Choosing a colorful backpack to match your style...

Pet of the Week: Bingbing

By Northern Star staff | April 15, 2016

Owner: Jie Hu, senior Operations Management and Information Systems majorWhat is your pet's name? BingbingWhat kind of animal is your pet? Yorkshire terrierWhat is your pet's favorite treat? SalmonWhat is your pet's favorite activity? To run after meDescribe...

Long Island Medium to engage audience in show

By Northern Star staff | April 15, 2016

Medium Theresa Caputo, star of TLC's "Long Island Medium," is coming to the NIU Convocation Center at 7 p.m. Sunday.Caputo is a reality television medium and will appear live to share personal experiences and describe how her ability works through engagements...

Prism accepts student submissions on LGBT life

By Northern Star staff | April 14, 2016

Editor's note: This article was edited for AP Style after publication.Prism, NIU’s student-run LGBT organization, is accepting submissions for The Pride Letter, an NIU publication that highlights LGBT life, equality and issues encountered by students.According...