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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

Farmers struggle with this year’s harvest

By Kierra Frazier | November 20, 2019

Around this time of the year, farmers are usually completing harvest but with a rainy spring and early snowstorms, only 80% of the corn in Illinois has been combined, according to the National Agricultural Statistics Service. Last November, 99% of corn...

Campus organizations to hold annual Culture Fest

By Ashley Dwy I Contributor | November 15, 2019

Culture Fest, hosted by Kappa Phi Lambda Sorority and the Southeast Asia Club, will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Nov. 21 at the Campus Life Building Atrium.There will be performances, food and activities from different cultural student organizations. Culture...

Useful, or Useless, Seasonal Thanksgiving Trends (needs review in Anthony’s next shift)

By Anthony Parlogean | November 13, 2019

For college students, Thanksgiving is a day full of family, football, stuffed turkey and seasonal trends. Seasonal trends can be tracked through collecting online searches from various social media platforms. Seasonal trends viewed through online searches...

bad vitamin

bad vitamin

By Hans Pennink | November 13, 2019

This Nov. 4 photo shows a vitamin E acetate sample during a tour of the Medical Marijuana Laboratory of Organic and Analytical Chemistry at the Wadsworth Center in Albany, N.Y. On Nov. 8, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta said...

An inside look at Trevor Noah’s rider

By Northern Star Staff | November 11, 2019

BACKSTAGE ACCOMMODATIONSPurchaser shall provide one (1) clean, well-lit, well ventilated star dressing room capable of being locked at any time, and reserved for sole use of artist for entirety of engagementDressing room shall be prepared and ready for...

Club Feature: NIU Archery Club

By Mikah Walker | November 6, 2019

                                           Club Feature: NIU Archery ClubPresident: Janek SungaTreasurer: Victoria HarrisBrief description: The NIU Archery Club aims to involve students outside the classroom....

What's the best cup of coffee on campus?

What’s the best cup of coffee on campus?

By Kierra Frazier | November 6, 2019

With a variety of coffee options in DeKalb, it's hard to choose which one offers more than just the average cup of joe. Other factors such as the presentation and cost of the drink, the atmosphere of the coffee shop and the variety of options on the menu...

Workshop to address automatic negative thoughts

By Ashley Dwy I Contributor | November 6, 2019

A workshop is being presented by Savili Ngovo Williams, counselor, to increase awareness of automatic negative thoughts (ANTs) and provide tools to combat it. The workshop will take place on Nov. 12 from 2-4 p.m. at the Holmes Student Center.According...

It’s a Cyber World After All

By Hunter Weston | November 4, 2019

Today's world runs on modern technology but there have always been those who take advantage of the less fortunate, less intelligent or the weak.In today's world, those people comes in the shape of telemarketers who aggressively try to trick and manipulate...

Exploring Aspects of War Through Visual Arts (review to be posted 11/18)

By Naj Edwards | November 4, 2019

The NIU Art Museum has an exhibit that explores war through a visual lens.This exhibit can be found at Altgeld Hall, 595 College Ave., on the first floor.The display has been up since Aug. 27 and dates have been extended through Nov. 13. The next upcoming...

Gas Price Update for Oct. 30

By Northern Star Staff | October 30, 2019

The average gasoline price in DeKalb County at 1:35 p.m. Wednesday was $2.59 per gallon, according to gasbuddy.com. This price is a decrease of 1 cent from Oct. 23's average of $2.60.The state average at 1:35 p.m. Wednesday was $2.62, which is a decrease...

University to host open house

By Quentin Wilson | October 28, 2019

DeKALB — NIU will host the second open house of the school year Monday, Nov. 11.Potential students will be given a chance to learn more about the university's organizations, courses and services. Visitors will get a chance to greet and ask questions...

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