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The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

Where to get Girl Scout cookies in DeKalb

Where to get Girl Scout cookies in DeKalb

By Elisa Reamer, Reporter | March 1, 2021

DeKALB – Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois is setting up booths to sell cookies around the DeKalb area until March 21.  The Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois are also offering delivery. There is a $5 discount on orders of nine or more boxes. Fill...

Weekly events: Week of Oct. 12

Weekly events: Week of March 1

By Northern Star Staff | February 28, 2021

Monday Huskies Thank Women: The Gender and Sexuality Resource Center is celebrating women in our everyday lives throughout the month of March. Share an image of a woman you want to celebrate and stage @NIU_GSRC on Instagram or on Facebook. Candidate...

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Social media too consuming

By Mikayla Magdziarz, Columnist | February 26, 2021

Social media plays out that the role is bigger in my life than even I am even aware of, and that may also be true for the masses. I find myself reaching for my phone instinctually as if it’s a part of me. I’m not expecting any important messages,...

"Bubble Boy" by Jalen Smith

GUEST COLUMN: Being a Black student and rapper at NIU

By Jalen Smith, Guest columnist | February 26, 2021

Hello my name is Jalen Smith, also known as Visionary J. Being a Black person is something I wouldn't trade for the world. We have a very unique experience in this life, and a history of so many triumphs. We experience racism, systemic oppression and...

LGBTQ+ sign, Homosexual relationships, A diverse community of modern gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer people hugging  and supporting each other

New survey determines needs of LGBTQ+ in DeKalb

By Ashley Dwy, Reporter | February 25, 2021

The Queer-Oriented Rural Resource Network has released a survey for DeKalb County residents to take, so that the organization can determine what resources are not available to the LGBTQ+ community in DeKalb. The survey is anonymous and only takes...

Weekly events: Week of Oct. 12

Weekly events: Week of Feb. 22

By Northern Star Staff | February 21, 2021

Monday Education Job Fair: Career Services is hosting a virtual Education Job Fair from 9 a.m. to noon for students to connect with employers. The fair is free and will be held through Huskies Get Hired. Contact [email protected] for more information. ...

Dusk in Ocean City, Maryland with the outline of an  amusement park ride  against the sunset sky and gloaming blue of nightfall.  The idea are lit up for Christmas bring more tourist down for a winter getaway.

I am most excited for amusement parks once vaccines are distributed

By Jack Baudoin, Columnist | February 19, 2021

One of my favorite feelings in the world is the one you get in your stomach when you undergo a sudden drop. It is a little hard to get this feeling when I am laying on my laptop all day. One of the best ways to get this feeling is by going on roller coasters,...

Men's tennis off to best start in over 30 years

Men’s tennis off to best start in over 30 years

By Wes Sanderson, Reporter | February 19, 2021

DeKALB — Men’s tennis moves to 6-0 after a 4-3 victory over the Marquette Golden Eagles Thursday in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, giving the Huskies its best start since the 1988-89 season. “This was a great match against a good Marquette team, and all...

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Food insecurity continues to affect students

By Monika Merryman, Columnist | February 18, 2021

At times, many DeKalb residents, particularly NIU students, are unsure how they will get their next meal. Even though food insecurity is a term that many are not familiar with, many do fall into that category without knowing they do, said Courtney Gallaher,...

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Career Services to hold virtual Internship and Job Fair

By Northern Star Staff | February 15, 2021

DeKALB — NIU’s Career Services will hold a virtual “All-Majors Internship and Job Fair” event online via Simplicity, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Feb.17.  The fair will provide students and alumni with the opportunity to “connect with employers...

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Why reserve a day for romance when there’s 364 other days in a year?

By Jack Baudoin, Columnist | February 14, 2021

Is it not weird to anyone else that there is a specific day of the year when people shower their significant others with love? Why is there this one day when people buy their boyfriend or girlfriend flowers and chocolates, as though they don’t have...

Female volleyball players on the net.

Women’s volleyball loses first match against Eastern Michigan University Eagles

By Abby Hostman, Reporter | February 12, 2021

DeKALB — Despite hitting a season-high .230, the women’s volleyball team drops to 1-6 on the season, losing 1-3 in the first match against the Eastern Michigan University Eagles on Thursday.  Sophomore outside hitter Katie Jablonski and senior...

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