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Add flavor to your ramen routine

By Peter Zemeske | June 30, 2018

If there’s any one food item to sum up the college experience, it’s ramen noodles. This stringy soup is cheap, fast and easy to make. However, one can only tolerate so many ramen noodle bowls in a given period of time. They come in different flavors,...

Extend the Trend: Bow Eyebrows

By Abby Wisecarver | June 30, 2018

One thing I’ve learned throughout this year’s trending beauty is that you’re either a fan or you’re not. If you’re someone who keeps up with the ridiculous eyebrow trends making waves in the oceans of pop culture beauty, you’ve probably heard...

Moments we all wanted to be Veronica Lodge

By Mackenzi Butson | June 29, 2018

Veronica Lodge is a sassy, yet sensitive former socialite from New York who moved to Riverdale with her mom and befriends Archie and Betty. Ms. Lodge is a fashionista with a big heart and an even bigger attitude; I shamelessly admit there were moments...

“Heathers” the TV show: A complete miss

By Maddie Barrett | June 28, 2018

Image Courtesy IMDb In 1999, New WorldPictures released a drama-filled, cult classic film titled “Heathers” and Paramount Pictures released a 2018 TV show based on the revamped fan favorite. “Heathers” is based around a group of popular girls,...

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Journey with Me: My Weight Loss Trip

By Abby Wisecarver | June 27, 2018

Week OneThis summer I’m making a life choice to exercise and lose weight; I’m tired of not feeling comfortable in my own skin and hating the way clothes look on me. I’ve always been self conscious about my weight; even at my thinnest, I thought...

Get ready for Summerfest 2018

By Peter Zemeske | June 26, 2018

Summer is almost here, which means festival season is upon us once again.via GIPHY A fantastic option for summer concerts is Summerfest: an 11 day music extravaganza touting over 800 artists and eight stages on their dedicated grounds in Milwaukee, Wisconsin....

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Five Below Room Decor

By Abby Wisecarver | June 26, 2018

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Fire Truck is parked in the garage at the first DeKalb Fire House, 700 Pine St. 

City Council looks to staffing solutions

By Jessie Kern | June 25, 2018

DEKALB - The current topic of conversation among DeKalb City Council members encompasses the measures being taken to pilot the city manager search and recruitment process.During the June 18 Special Committee of the Whole meeting, City Council members...

Point/Counterpoint: Age to buy tobacco products

By Lucas Skye | June 25, 2018

Point/Counterpoint: Age to buy tobacco products  Keep the age at 18Lucas SkyeThe Illinois State Senate’s proposal to raise the purchasing age for tobacco products to 21 is a prime example of our government overstepping its boundaries. It is a no-brainer...

Simple changes to eating healthy

By Rachel Sanchez | June 25, 2018

It doesn't take the duo of Mythbusters to prove that “freshman 15” exists. Our busy schedules may only have room to eat fast food. Not only is this eating habit bad for you, but the amount you spend at the dollar menu adds up. As a broke college student,...

Campus Crme

By Northern Star Staff | June 25, 2018

The following was taken directly from the NIU Police Department. Anyone mentioned is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The NIU Police Department provides police reports at niu.edu/public safety/.March 261. At 9:51 a.m., criminal...

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick, left, and teammate kneel during the national anthem before an NFL football game.

Sports and politics shouldn’t mix

By Peter Zemeske | June 24, 2018

The NFL’s May 23 decision to prohibit kneeling during the national anthem comes on the heels of the divisiveness caused by players protesting oppression of minorities in America, however the rule isn’t unreasonable. The NFL wants to keep football...