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Northern Star

Northern Illinois University’s student media since 1899
The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

Extend the Trend: Barbed Wire Eyebrows

By Abby Wisecarver | February 21, 2018

Remember a few years ago when everyone was happy with their eyebrows just the way they were? Yeah, neither do I. 2017 was the year of crazy brow trends, and it looks like they’re here to stay for 2018.The "not-so-new" new eyebrow trend is called “barbed...

Extend the Trend: Eyelash Extensions

By Abby Wisecarver | February 21, 2018

There are always ways for us to improve our looks with beauty enhancements, like microblading eyebrows, makeup tattooing and more recently, eyelash extensions. I question if the extensions are affordable for college students and if the upkeep is worth...

Stitch Fix…Not A Quick Fix

By Rachel Sanchez | February 21, 2018

There’s no time to waste when your date is at 7 p.m. and you have nothing to wear. Then you remember, you have an unopened box: a monthly subscription to Stitch Fix.Stitch Fix is a personal shopping service that sends personal-styled outfits to your...

Socializing vital to our health

By Godwin Thomas | February 19, 2018

Students should be more active in initiating conversations with others as social interaction plays a significant role in our overall health."Scientific evidence shows that involvement in social relationships benefits health… Social ties also reduce...

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...

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)

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