Skip to Main Content
Advertisement
 
Ensure student journalism survives. Donate today.
The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

NIU STEM Outreach program member works during a performance at the Community Stage on Sunday at Corn Fest.

NIU STEM Cafe draws DeKalb Makers

By Sophia Mullowney | August 30, 2018

NIU STEM Outreach program member works during a performance at the Community Stage on Sunday at Corn Fest.

What to Expect After Move-In Day

By Ashley Hines | August 29, 2018

Moving away from home is a high school graduate’s dream. However, sometimes it's not all cracked up to be.Freshman year of college can be the hardest, because people are moving from their childhood home right to living on their own. For some, this is...

Image Courtesy Pexels 

Start Your Semester Strong at the Writing Center

By Mackenzi Butson | August 28, 2018

Image Courtesy Pexels 

Men’s soccer sets tone for season with overtime win

By Roland Hacker | August 27, 2018

The men’s soccer team won a thriller by scoring in overtime Friday night to beat the University of Cincinnati Bearcats 1-0.“It would’ve been nice to win in regulation,” Head Coach Ryan Swan said. “It is always exciting to win in overtime though.”Freshman...

An Open Letter to Incoming Freshmen

By Maddie Barrett | August 27, 2018

Dear incoming freshmen,This is your time. You can finally achieve the goals you’ve always wanted, step outside of your comfort zone and meet new people. You’re going to have so much fun, believe me.College isn’t all fun and games, though. It takes...

College Students Need to See ‘Christopher Robin’

By Mackenzi Butson | August 19, 2018

It’s time to finally visit the Hundred Acre Wood, once more. via GIPHY This movie is a cinematic masterpiece geared toward nostalgic adults who once dreamed of having their own Pooh and playing in the Hundred Acre Wood.   “Christopher Robin”...

An atypical college girl’s guide to bullet journaling

By Maddie Barrett | August 16, 2018

Image Courtesy PexelsBullet journaling is all over social media. It’s a customizable journal that can be anything the writer wishes it to be. It can be a planner, sketchbook, diary or all of the above.Get a journalAn obvious, but important first step...

Image Courtesy Pexels

An Insider’s Look at College Dorm Hacks

By Ashley Hines | August 15, 2018

Image Courtesy Pexels

‘The Dark Tourist’: An Unimpressive Netflix Original

By Maddie Barrett | August 15, 2018

New Zealand journalist and filmmaker, David Farrier embarks on a journey around the world to visit dark and unusual tourist destinations.Although he explores obscure places, the way Farrier carries himself and how he reacts to situations can be interpreted...

Journey with Me: My Weight Loss Trip Week Seven

By Abby Wisecarver | August 12, 2018

Week SevenAs my weight loss journey is coming to an end, I’ve realized it’s important to be mindful that life’s gonna happen, but you have to be willing to take care of yourself. These past weeks I have proven to myself that if I have a goal in...

Study habits college students should learn

By Ashley Hines | August 9, 2018

I’m sure college students probably need better study habits. We all worry about getting enough study hours in because of either our social life, work or extracurricular activities. If you're one of these students, who needs better ways to study, you’re...

Sign In

Register

Reset Password

Please enter your username or email address, you will receive a link to create a new password via email.