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Looking into Legacies: Swen Parson, Reavis, Zulauf

By Jay Ibarra | March 21, 2016

Have you ever walked into a building on campus and wondered how it got its name?An official university committee had the responsibility of naming buildings at NIU. The membership of the committee was founded in 1974, according to a 1981 NIU faculty bulletin...

Pop singer Gwen Stefani is pictured on the “This Is What The Truth Feels Like” album cover.

Gwen Stefani album reveals pain, heartbreak with lyrics

By Alexis Malapitan | March 21, 2016

Pop singer Gwen Stefani is pictured on the “This Is What The Truth Feels Like” album cover.

Pet of the Week: Shadow

By Northern Star staff | March 11, 2016

Owner: Lane Cowherd, sophomore Operations Management and Information Systems majorWhat is your pet's name? ShadowWhat kind of animal is your pet? King Charles spaniel What is your pet's favorite treat? Go-GURTWhat is your pet's favorite activity? Running...

Style Section: Pom-pom hats

By Northern Star staff | March 11, 2016

Pom-pom hats can be spotted all over campus to keep Huskies warm through these last few weeks of winter. See how some Huskies wear the trend. Senior psychology major Terria Norvell said she got her hat from eBay."My style is tomboy and girly-girl," Norvell...

DeKalb Area Women’s Center to hold Women In To Light

By Northern Star staff | March 10, 2016

The School of Theatre and Dance will hold a play Women In To Light as part of DeKalb Area Women’s Center’s programming for Women’s History Month, according to a School of Theatre and Dance news release.The play will be held 2 p.m. March 13 at the...

Tips for efficient spring break packing

By Samantha Keck | March 10, 2016

As spring break approaches, it’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of what to wear. Eventually, you’ll realize you most likely need to fit all your things in as small of a bag as you can.Talk to other peopleThe best way to eliminate things I...

Spring season to inspire bold wardrobe

By Alexis Malapitan | March 10, 2016

Being on the ball with the latest fashion trends can be exhausting – but it is possible. From Spanish-influenced floral, 70’s-style inspired subdue and more, this year’s fashion trends are not shying away from culture, different style decades and...

Spring Break Staycation Guide

By Jay Ibarra | March 10, 2016

You don’t have to go away for spring break to have fun; there are plenty of events going on locally.Here are some of the event’s going on in the area you can check out.DeKalbStage Coach Players Theatre, 126 S. Fifth St., will hold a performance of...

Spring Break Destination Spots

By Samantha Keck | March 10, 2016

With endless talk about where everyone is going for spring break next week, it’s just a reminder that this is the time of the year for choosing the best possible vacation.Whether it’s a family vacation or a spontaneous trip with your friends from...

Beats from the Street: March 8

By Northern Star staff | March 8, 2016

Here's what some NIU students had on their playlists this week.Senior economics major Kyle Urbashich said his favorite song right now is "Formation" by Beyoncé, and that pop and dance music are his favorite music genres.“I like to go out with friends...