Over the years, I’ve compiled a list of items for my book bag, which I’ve become very dependent on. With help from my trusty bag, I feel unstoppable and prepared for the day. Here’s what I’ve learned. In terms of school supplies, carry a small...
It’s time to grab a sword and shield and yell at the top of your lungs and play Chivalry: Medieval Warfare. Chivalry: Medieval Warfare is a download PC title available through Steam. It’s the first commercial released game by Torn Banner Studios who...
Hard rock in the 21st century is hit or miss. Many modern rock bands fail to give justice to the classics. Buckcherry reminds listeners of “Guns N’ Roses” and “AC/DC”, and the band’s originality keeps its music fresh and enjoyable. Buckcherry’s...
Ten years ago, the LGBT Resource Center set out on a mission to provide academic and personal support to students of the NIU LGBT community. Andrea Drott, an interpersonal violence prevention health educator, was there at the opening of the LGBT Resource...
I’d like to start with a fable of sorts: Once upon a time, there was a fabulously wealthy emperor who made his servant weavers make him a new robe every so often. The weavers didn’t want to make the emperor a new robe one day, so they decided to tell...
More than 300 people attended the Present Perfect Modeling Organization’s (PPMO) 28th annual Afro-Centric Fashion Show on Wednesday. Greek organizations like the AKA’S and the KAPPA’s, who founded the organization in 1985, used the event to bring...
The Student Association (SA) Senate met Sunday night to discuss student input on the state of campus recreation at NIU. Recreation Center Director Sandi Carlisle showed SA Senate a narrated PowerPoint presentation which presented feedback from students...
The American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life annual kick-off event, to be held Tuesday, will offer information to students about the organization’s mission. Guests will be able to win prizes and learn more about the society’s planned activities...
The Northern Star staff won six awards at the Illinois College Press Association (ICPA) awards ceremony on Saturday. ICPA awarded Illinois college newspapers based on judges’ reviews of publications that were submitted. The entries had to have been...
DeKalb mayoral candidates (from left to right) Mark Verbic, John Rey, Jennifer Groce and David Jacobson respond to citizen's questions during a candidate's night event on Thursday which was moderated by Dan Kenney (far right) of the Unitarian Universalist...
Mayoral candidates sat down together on Thursday to answer questions from the public during a forum hosted by the DeKalb County Democrats. “They [voters] are making a very important decision in voting for the next leader of our city,” said mayoral...
A series of events will take place across campus in honor of National Eating Disorder Awareness Week. A number of events will be sponsored by departments across campus, including the Counseling and Student Development Center, Health Enhancement, Campus...
