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Dress like a Gladiator, Work like a Warrior

By Rachel Sanchez | February 15, 2018

Most college students don’t have to negotiate deals with congressmen or be the president’s first responder like fierce Olivia Pope of ABC’s hit series “Scandal.” With our weekly demanding workload, our style is usually our last priority. The...

Movies To or Not To Watch Post Valentine’s Day

By Peter Zemeske | February 15, 2018

Ah, Valentine’s Day. A day that originated with the murder of two men in 3rd century A.D., then converted to a Hallmark holiday to make retailers billions of dollars which come from the wallets of suckers like you and me. No matter what your opinion...

Student Association leadership is ‘based’ on ‘merit’

By Michael Urbanec | February 15, 2018

DeKALB — NIU has a strong presence of Greek life within its Student Association; no student executives lacking a Greek affiliation have been elected since 2013.The current Student Association regime features four members who lead their fraternities...

Study spots needed

By Makenzie Meadows | February 12, 2018

NIU should open up library hours to give students who aren’t business majors an open space to study. The only college at NIU that has a place to study 24/7 is the College of Business’ Barsema Hall.The College of Business is nationally recognized and...

Proposed amendment protects minors

By Lucas Skye | February 12, 2018

Illinois’ push to amend Bill SB2332 and raise the age to purchase tobacco products from 18 to 21 is an effective way to prevent minors and young adults from smoking. On Jan. 30, The Public Health Committee of the Illinois State Senate voted six to two...

DeKalb Police have changed their way of communication since Feb. 14, 2008

DeKalb Police have changed their way of communication since Feb. 14, 2008

By Northern Star File Photo | February 12, 2018

Students are tended to outside of Cole Hall at Northern Illinois University Thursday,Feb. 14, 2008.  A gunman opened fire inside of a large lecture hall classroom injuring several. A man opened fire with a shotgun and a handgun wounding several people Thursday afternoon before apparently killing himself, authorities said.  (AP Photo/Jim Killam, Northern Star, HO)

6 Things Better Than Chocolate or Flowers

By Samantha Manahan | February 12, 2018

As Valentine's Day approaches, many guys and gals sit and wait for their significant other to buy them vast amounts of chocolate or flowers. I, on the other hand, dream of giant stuffed elephants and long-john donuts.There's a stigma surrounding the holiday...

The city has activated its snow emergency routes restrictions

By Northern Star Staff | February 11, 2018

City officials have declared a parking prohibition on all snow routes within the city.The DeKalb Police Department have enforced the snow emergency route and parking restriction since 6:15 a.m. and are authorized to ticket and tow vehicles violating the...

Huskies Snow Day

Huskies Snow Day

By Samantha Manahan | February 9, 2018