Pass: IT upgrades university to Office 365Thank you, Division of Information Technology, for upgrading the university to Office 365.Don’t think I didn’t notice the little changes after I opened up a copy of Microsoft Word — 2013! I was wondering...
If DeKalb is going to implement an ordinance that bans people from smoking within 15 feet of patios in public places, it should be ready to compromise by giving smokers other options for where to put their cigarette butts and ashes.Before Thursday, it...
Your lack of money doesn’t have to translate to a poor diet.While healthy foods can be pricey, there are ways you can get the nutrients you need without breaking the bank.The most obvious strategy for students who live on campus is to take advantage...
If you want to be healthy, it’s important to know what you’re putting into your body.In the last century, the food industry has made our foods more visually appealing, longer lasting and cheaper. Unfortunately, in the process, the number of colors,...
Pass: Library loans ease book costsThe textbook industry is outrageously expensive for students.Last year, “College students estimate they [spent] $662 annually on required course materials,” according to a July 2013 news release from the National...
One of the struggles students face is the unavailability of cheap and convenient means of transportation for traveling within and out of DeKalb.For students, lacking a means of transportation by not owning a vehicle or because of the scarcity of an affordable...
The Human Resource website is not the best way of finding a job on campus, though it may seem efficient.Human Resources uses a simple application that asks for your availability and GPA, but there’s no way for your application to stand out over other...
The traffic congestion caused by new Huskie Bus routes is grinding the gears of cyclists and stopping pedestrians in their tracks.In the spring, students, faculty and campus leaders met in the Holmes Student Center to collaborate on the Master Plan Thesis....
NIU could and should have prevented misunderstanding of the warning pages that appeared when using campus Internet last week, sparking outrage across the Web.Some mistook the warning notices — which could be bypassed — for notices a page was blocked,...
As a result of collaboration with students, NIU recently launched the Huskie Safe Line service to improve service, addressing issues with the now-defunct Late Night Ride.The Late Night Ride system was a point-to-point transportation system available to...
On Tuesday, columnist Kim Randall confirmed she had fabricated a quotation attributed to a student in a Sept. 24 column, “Read, reread leases before signing them.”The Northern Star strives for accuracy and treats fabrication as a serious offense....
After 18 years of home-cooked meals, it can be difficult to adjust to college life without making unhealthy convenience foods a staple of your diet.Fortunately, with proper preparation, you can overcome barriers and maintain a healthy diet during your...
