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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

How to deal with gaming rage

By Josh Alfrey | April 1, 2013

I have often felt head-pounding frustration caused by feeders (players intentionally losing), leavers and trolls. I used to wonder, “How could I make my gameplay experience more enjoyable?” If you consider yourself a gamer, I have no doubt you have...

‘Doctor Who’ returns with a lackluster season opener

By Aymie Telinski | April 1, 2013

“Doctor Who” returned in an episode that may have had fans asking the question “When?” rather than “Who?” As in, when will the writers give a detailed explanation of the newest companion? A revamped TARDIS, Wi-Fi that steals souls and a new...

Music belongs to everyone

By Katie Finlon | April 1, 2013

On March 16, I was stumbling through Facebook—or life, rather—and came across a thought-provoking status from Connor Bernhard, 20, of Crystal Lake: “No one really owns music.” I was taken aback by the idea. Is it really something to consider?...

Blotter 3/29-3/31

By Northern Star Staff | April 1, 2013

The following was taken directly from area police and fire department records, or DeKalb County court records. Anyone mentioned is presumed innocent until proved guilty in a court of law. Friday The complainant reported two females entered Road Ranger,...

Kane looks to redeem himself for the ‘Hawks

By Sam Bauman | April 1, 2013

After a disappointing 2011-12 season in which he tallied the lowest point total of his career, Patrick Kane has rebounded. Kane leads the team with 42 points, which is also fifth in the NHL. Kane has proven he can put up these kinds of numbers in the...

No injuries reported in sorority house crash

By Robert Baird | April 1, 2013

A vehicle crashed through the Alpha Sigma Alpha (ASA) sorority house, 1019 Ridge Drive, shortly before 7 p.m. Sunday. DeKalb Police Sgt. Jim Haacker said there were no injuries. The driver, 22, had a learners permit, Haacker said. She was taking a right...

Rapper Kid Cudi performs on Friday night at the Convocation Center during his sold out show.

Kid Cudi parties it up at NIU

By Aymie Telinski | March 31, 2013

Students joined Kid Cudi in the “Pursuit of Happiness” at his concert 6:30 p.m. Friday at the Convocation Center. Kid Cut Up took the stage first and set the tone for the rest of the night’s entertainment. The DJ opened up with a set that included...

Cubs’ rotation is key in team’s success

By Rob Willer | March 31, 2013

The Cubs’ rotation is one of the integral parts to this team’s success as opening day approaches. We have seen a complete overhaul of the rotation as the Cubs made a big splash in free agency by adding Edwin Jackson and Scott Baker. These moves proved...

April Fool’s Day pranking guide

By Jen Weddle | March 31, 2013

You know that annoying class clown that you secretly envied because of his or her pranking ability? Well, you might just be able to pull pranks as well as he or she did with this April Fool’s pranking guide. And no, I’m not trying to troll you: anyone...

DeKalb Fire Chief explains his commitment to community

By Ryan Chodora | March 31, 2013

DeKalb Fire Chief Eric Hicks is always trying to become more experienced and better trained, which is why, even after years of experience, he is finishing up courses at the National Fire Academy. Work experience is something Hicks takes pride in. Hicks...

Student Association holds job fair

By Guadalupe Lopez | March 31, 2013

Students who missed last month’s job fair had a chance to attend the Student Association’s (SA) on-campus job fair Friday. Employers from across the university participated in this event in search of potential student workers, including the SA, Campus...

College isn’t for everyone

By Cody Laplante | March 31, 2013

When I was in fourth grade, my school district started a program called “My Journey to College” in which students had to select a school and a major and do a research project on our selected university. In hindsight, just the phrase “My Journey...

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