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That time I... ventured out alone

That time I… ventured out alone

By Paige Wright | August 28, 2019

My generation prides itself on being diverse, open-minded and creative. We walk with the weight of the world on our shoulders, searching for peace of mind. The one thing we struggle with is finding independence in being alone and being confident enough...

Wealthy families are unfairly taking scholarship money from other students

Wealthy families are unfairly taking scholarship money from other students

By Ryan Wyrobek | August 27, 2019

College is a large financial burden that many families struggle to pay for, which is why it is so unfair that wealthy families have crafted a way for their children to take financial aid from those who truly do not have the necessary funding to attend...

A pile of papers stacked ontop of each other. When professors hand out syllabi, make sure to read them thoroughly. (Northern Star File Photo)

100 word rants: the pros and cons of syllabus week

By Haley Galvin and Kurt Bitting | August 26, 2019

Pros:Haley Galvin | Opinion EditorSyllabus week is one of the best weeks of the semester. Each class is simply going over the syllabus for the semester and it is a breeze. The endless lecturing hasn’t started yet, and it helps to ease the transition...

The forest view surrounding the camper Haley Galvin stays at each summer at Lake Village Family Campground.

That time I…went without signal for a week

By Haley Galvin | August 26, 2019

Seven full days with zero cell service. I’m not sure how I managed to make it through. I am constantly on my phone, checking social media until I can’t refresh anymore. It is not something I am proud of, but I admit I should detach myself from it...

Stress can be motivational to students

By Haley Galvin | August 25, 2019

The semester has begun, and I could not be more stressed. Classes are piling up over my head, and I have not attended any of them yet. I have dug myself into a hole of syllabi stress, and I feel like I will never find my way out.Stress is the worst enemy...

Weekly organizer DIY

By Haley Galvin | August 25, 2019

Staying organized throughout the semester is a challenge. A simple DIY can help aid in that struggle. All it takes is a little time and a quick trip to Five Below, 2345 Sycamore Road.Supplies:•Magnet board•Weekly planner•Command hooks•Pencil•Magnets•Chalk...

Students should prepare for classes

Students should prepare for classes

By Alicia LaRouech | August 25, 2019

As the start of the school year begins, the amount of time spent binge-watching Netflix obsessions must lessen, or at least be prioritized with upcoming work and deadlines.Traveling toward that goal of a shiny diploma requires great patience and dedication...

Logan Nielsen, junior sports management major, eats lunch Aug. 6 with his friends at New Hall Dining.

Campus dining ranked

By Northern Star Staff | August 23, 2019

The Northern Star Staff ranks campus dining halls on a variety of topics.The best dining hall is ... Gilbert Dining.Haley Galvin  | Opinion EditorJazzy lighting, comfy chairs and superior food are what set Gilbert Dining Hall apart from the rest of the...

Editor in Chief Sam Malone (left) and Zack Edwards, Chicago Ridge, stand in front of a tractor at the 2018 Corn Fest

Students should attend Corn Fest

By Sam Malone | August 23, 2019

Whether this will be your first or if you’re bringing someone to their first, popping the Corn Fest kernel is a must.Imagine the joy of butter dripping off your chin after a satisfying chomp on a county-grow corn cob, or the sound of music filling the...

The Oddities and Curiosities Expo sign hangs July 20 at the entrance guests come in to see the marvels the expo has in store for them. Simons has attended the expo two years in a row.

Giant hairball connects humanity at Oddities and Curiosities Expo

By Ginger Simons | August 23, 2019

To say viewing the world’s largest ball of human hair with my own eyes was the highlight of my summer would be a dire understatement. The most hair I had ever seen at once I found in clogged shower drains or the backseat of my car after taking my corgi...

Why staffers love the Northern Star

Why staffers love the Northern Star

By Catherine Carter and Haley Galvin | August 23, 2019

Catherine Carter | Copy EditorAlthough I’m an English major and enjoy writing, I don’t consider myself a journalist of any kind. But that’s one of the best things about being a part of the Star. You don’t have to be a journalist. We have people...

Day 32 — Time to say goodbye: A first-hand account of studying abroad

By Catherine Carter | August 13, 2019

Hello Huskies! Sadly, today is my last day in England and this is my last blog post. After an early breakfast, the last of the group headed to the airport. We split up after the bus dropped us off, and I was not prepared for the sadness that I would feel...