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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

Must-hear songs from Justin Timberlake’s ’20/20 Experience’

By Aymie Telinski | March 25, 2013

Justin Timberlake has created another awesome CD. After a seven-year break from music, Timberlake finally released his third album, “The 20/20 Experience.” This CD is like nothing I have ever heard from Timberlake before. Each song averages around...

Favorite thing of the week: H&M

By Kayla Cameron | March 25, 2013

I spend a lot of my time on online fashion blogs, whether it’s free time or procrastinating with homework and studying. I also browse various YouTube channels and hit up multimedia sites like Tumblr and Pinterest, trying to see if there are any ideas...

War hero continues community service in DeKalb

War hero continues community service in DeKalb

By Ryan Chodora | March 25, 2013

Rob Larkins, local war hero and family man, continues to serve the community with his physical therapy expertise. Larkins has served with the military all over the world, and is now a staff physical therapist and partner at Northern Rehab, 232 W. Lincoln...

NIU places second in Victoria Secret’s online contest

By Kelly Marshall | March 25, 2013

NIU’s red and black will soon have to move aside for PINK. NIU placed second in a Victoria’s Secret’s PINK Nation contest. The top 10 highest voted universities will get PINK representatives for their campuses. NIU received more than 12,600 votes....

Q&A with Doug Walker

By David Stenger | March 25, 2013

Doug Walker of ThatGuyWithTheGlasses.com is an Internet comedian who is well known for playing his character, the Nostalgia Critic. Walker is an alumnus, and graduated from NIU with a degree in communications. While between panels at Karoshi-Con Saturday,...

NHL’s realignment plan might give the Hawks good competition

By Sam Bauman | March 25, 2013

The NHL’s Board of Governors approved a new realignment plan. The new plan features a simplified division and conference system. The new look features a 16-team Eastern Conference and a 14-team Western Conference. This new setup allows for many new...

Second NIU employee sees charges dropped in coffee fund case

By Northern Star Staff | March 25, 2013

For the second time, charges have been dropped in a “Coffee Fund” case. Susan Zahm, property control inventory specialist, had been charged with theft (Class 2 Felony), theft (class 3 Felony), official misconduct (Class 3 Felony), and violation of...

Journalism student meets the real world

By Katie Finlon | March 25, 2013

Oh my God, do I fear for my collegiate education. Yes, I know I have expressed that sentiment before, but now I’m talking in terms of time–as in I’m scared I won’t be able to graduate in four years and it won’t be my fault. I’m a journalism...

Women historymakers in music

By Katie Finlon | March 25, 2013

As some of you bright-eyed scholars may know, March is National Women’s History Month. In perfect music-geek fashion before this month’s end, I have compiled a brief list of women who have made a difference in the world of music—from Gregorian chant...

Karoshi-Con

Karoshi-Con

By Bryce McMullin | March 24, 2013

Jason Patrick, freshman at DeKalb High School, plays a vintage video game on Saturday at Karoshi-Con in the Holmes Student Center. Karoshi-Con is an annual anime convention hosted by the NIU Anime Association. This year the convention had multiple guest...

‘Fracture’ offers a new gaming experience

By Ryan Chodora | March 24, 2013

Fracture is a Frankenstein of games. It borrows a lot from other AAA titles, but it also adds a new important gameplay element to keep things interesting. Developed by Day 1 Studios and published by LucasArts, Fracture was released for the PlayStation...

President Peters presents final annual report at Board of Trustees’ meeting

By Logan Love | March 24, 2013

New fees, new minors and a new position were announced at Thursday’s Board of Trustees meeting.The board met for executive sessions and for the presentation of the annual president’s report, which was John Peters’ final one.With Peters finishing...

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