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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

Squid ink pasta, Black Sabbath make for an interesting meal

Squid ink pasta, Black Sabbath make for an interesting meal

By Scott Greenberg | July 13, 2014

If you want to try some actual Italian food, consider the delicious squid ink pasta with breadcrumbs, anchovies, and sautéed scallops.Here’s what you need:- 1/3 cup olive oil- 12 anchovies (about one tin)- 6 garlic cloves- Red pepper flakes- 1 cup...

Paper Preview: May 1, 2014

May 1, 2014

Front page stories in the May 1 issue include an article on the Foreign Language Resident Program moving from Douglas to New Hall, an article on a fire preservation company raising money to restore a 1923 fire engine, an update on the provost position...

"The Maze Runner" author visits NIU

“The Maze Runner” author visits NIU

By Kelsey Brown | April 9, 2014

James Dashner, author of "The Maze Runner" series, talks about how his parents reading to him as a child sparked his interest in writing, Wednesday at Altgeld Hall. Dashner's keynote address was part of a day-long event hosted by NIU STEM Outreach. "The...

Gaming fans share passions at Karoshi-con anime convention

By Josh Alfrey @TheMarshawn | March 30, 2014

Saturday’s Karoshi-con anime convention provided a stomping ground for students to share their love for Japanese culture and more.Karoshi-con is a free convention run by the Anime Association of NIU. Seventeen vendors were in the convention main hall...

A man donates at the Canaday Family Benefit hosted by Cabana Charley’s, 1470 S. Peace Road in Sycamore, Monday. The event was held to raise money for Christopher Canaday, who has battled pulmonary atresia, and his father, Mark Canaday, who is fighting esophageal cancer. The event was coordinated by Jen Montavon and Ali Henry, a P.E. teacher and a teaching assistant, respectively, at Clinton Rosette Middle School, which Christopher Canaday attends.

Canaday fundraiser

By Alex LaBee | March 18, 2014

A man donates at the Canaday Family Benefit hosted by Cabana Charley’s, 1470 S. Peace Road in Sycamore, Monday. The event was held to raise money for Christopher Canaday, who has battled pulmonary atresia, and his father, Mark Canaday, who is fighting esophageal cancer. The event was coordinated by Jen Montavon and Ali Henry, a P.E. teacher and a teaching assistant, respectively, at Clinton Rosette Middle School, which Christopher Canaday attends.

Jordan Lynch

Jordan Lynch

By Joshua Lazenby | March 16, 2014
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By Kelsey Oppegard | February 9, 2014

The Sycamore High School Jazz band performed Saturday night during "A Note to Remember" event, at 403 Edward Street in Sycamore. The event was Blumen Gardens' 6th annual and featured performances by classical and Jazz musicians, silent auction proceeds...

Huskies on Ice

By Brandon Semel | February 3, 2014

Jesse Christian, freshman math and electrical engineering major, showed no fear Friday night as he practiced spins and showed off some of his dance moves on the ice. Huskies on Ice was one of several free events that the Residence Hall Association and Campus Activity Board have planned for the semester.

Residence Hall Life

Residence Hall Life

By Josh Lazenby | September 25, 2013

Daynah Curry, sophomore engineer technology, sits in his Neptune North residence hall room Sep. 9 working on his homework. Curry believes staying in the residence halls keeps him focused plus he is closer to classes. Curry states, “the food is good,...

Harry Potter at the Public Library

By Paul Skager | August 28, 2013

Members of NIU's quidditch club - (left to right) Jackie Fink, sophomore psychology major, Joe Wharram, junior sociology major, Nicole Bruno, sophomore nursing major, Allison McKenzie, junior business administration major, and Katrina Carpenter, senior...

Olive Goyle gets a new head

Olive Goyle gets a new head

By Paul Skager | July 2, 2013

Olive Goyle, the headless grotesque sitting outside Altgeld Hall, received a new head over the weekend, with work done by Vanguard Sculpture Services. Goyle was hit by lightning and fell from Altgeld in 1966. Goyle was placed back on Altgeld in 1967 until...

Greek Fest

Greek Fest

By Paul Skager | July 2, 2013

Danielle McLaughlin (far left), 27, of DeKalb, and Sheree Pinto, 50, of DeKalb, browse the Owl That Glitters stall, owned by Jackie Wolfskill, of DeKalb, Sunday afternoon at the Greek Fest at St. Mary's Catholic Church. The stall was one of a few assorted...

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