Only use the left lane for passingJordan Radloff | ContributorEven though the left lane tends to allow drivers to travel faster than the right lane, it is important for drivers to obey state laws that prohibit using the passing lane improperly.In January,...
Halloween was barely cold in its grave, but nevertheless, radio stations everywhere began playing the tunes of another holiday within the first week of November. That holiday is Christmas. Celebrating the Christmas season early is normalized in the U.S....
I began taking Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies courses my sophomore year at NIU with LGBT Studies. The original idea behind taking the course was to complete a general education requirement. However, I got more out of the class than just an easy...
DeKALB — Students will have many opportunities to do community service work around DeKalb in the coming weeks. Here's a list of some upcoming service opportunities.Prairie WorkdayStudents can participate in the Prairie Workday on Saturday from 9 to...
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported new research relating to illnesses linked with vaping products on Nov. 8. New information shows that the substance vitamin E acetate was found in lung fluids of all 29 patients who were tested,...
In recent years, big entertainment companies have introduced alternative ways to access content found in cable services from companies such as Xfinity and DirectTV. Netflix, Hulu and other streaming subscription services let users watch an unlimited...
By Northern Star Editorial Board
| November 13, 2019
For two years, the United Faculty Alliance has been working on a contract with the hopes of improving teaching conditions for tenured and tenure-track faculty at NIU. The Board of Trustees will vote Thursday on whether or not the contract will go into...
DeKALB — Thanksgiving break is quickly approaching, but many college students may not return home or have a function to attend. Don't worry, there is still plenty to do to celebrate the holiday in the city of DeKalb. Westminster Presbyterian Church...
Ron Burgundy, played by Will Ferrell in Anchorman franchise, is a real gentleman, scholar and overall man's man. He has a genuine curiosity in people, literature and scotch.iHeartRadio has given Burgundy his very own podcast which has accrued many fans....
When I was 11 years old, I was sledding down a hill with my friends in the middle of a snow-filled field. There were kids playing and parents watching as far as the eye could see. My friends and I decided that sledding down the hill wasn’t enough adventure...
Academic advisers are the most important source of assistance for choosing classes. Without proper guidance, picking classes that fulfill general education and degree requirements can be a confusing process. There are many useful resources students should...
Growing up, I had a few veterans in my immediate family, as well as a several others spread throughout my family tree. Having veterans in my family means that I take a great deal of pride in their service and in observance of Veterans Day on Monday.This...
