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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

Happy National ‘I Love Lucy’ Day!

By Abby Wisecarver | October 15, 2018

October 15 is National “I Love Lucy” Day, and it's only fair to compare this holy grail television show to college. Here are five times the iconic “I Love Lucy” was right about collegiate life. When your Professor says to turn in your homework...

Anthropology Department Chairperson Kendall Thu, President Lisa Freeman and others discuss the Stevens Building at the Grand opening Friday.

NIU School of Theatre and Dance host Stevens Building grand opening

By Sophia Mullowney | October 14, 2018

Anthropology Department Chairperson Kendall Thu, President Lisa Freeman and others discuss the Stevens Building at the Grand opening Friday.

U.S should be weary of nuclear insight from North Korea

By Chris Grask | October 14, 2018

North Korea is putting up a façade in front of the world, and Americans should not be buying into it. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced Monday that North Korea will allow investigators to view their nuclear sites. North Korea is holding an open...

‘Captain Marvel’ trailer provokes societal sexism

By Abby Wisecarver | October 14, 2018

The new “Captain Marvel” trailer sparked controversy over the acceptable amount of smiling female superheroes should display on the silver screen.Most Marvel fans were ecstatic after watching the trailer for “Captain Marvel” that dropped a few...

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6 Pen Brands to Make Taking Notes Fun

By Sarah Lalond | October 13, 2018

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Seven Considerations when thinking about joining Greek life

By Abby Wisecarver | October 12, 2018

For some people, joining a sorority or fraternity is the best part about their college career. Others pride themselves in never participating in it. Whether Greek life is for you or not, there are many considerations to think about before joining. So,...

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Make Home Feel a Little Less Far Away

By Sarah Lalond | October 11, 2018

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Clarence Clarity tries on new sound in ‘Think:PEACE’

By Tyler Neal | October 10, 2018

Clarence Clarity seems to be going in a new direction on their latest record “Think:PEACE,” sanding down some of their rougher edges and experimenting with more mainstream electronica influences to make their music more listenable.Released Oct. 4,...

Extend the Trend: Three Fall Makeup Trends

By Abby Wisecarver | October 10, 2018

Out with the bright lipsticks and in with the gold eyeshadows! There are bound to be many makeup trends that come with the changing of the season. Where beauty is concerned, makeup is constantly evolving. Here are three new trends that seem to be making...

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Do’s and Don’ts of Study Abroad

By Sarah Fischer | October 9, 2018

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Three for Three: My Top Podcast Picks

By Afia Jones | October 8, 2018

Americans check their phones every 12 minutes, which adds up to 80 times people are delved into the activities that take place on their phone, according to the New York Post. In the same report, it’s stated that the longest time a person can go without...

SA Senate approves new senator and two student organizations Sunday

By Tom Burton | October 7, 2018

The Student Association Senate continued to fill senator positions  and granted full recognition to two student organizations during Sunday’s meeting in the Sky Room of the Holmes Student Center.Tristan Martin, speaker of the Senate, led parliamentary...

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