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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

Should Phones be Allowed at Concerts?

By Peter Zemeske | February 21, 2018

Tickets? Check. Trendy duds? Check. Phone? Check. Holy smokes, the day is finally here: you're standing in line to enter the venue with your friends and everyone is super anxious to get inside. A man at the front scans your tickets as you shuffle your...

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...

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5 Beauty Hacks You Can’t Wait to Try

By Rachel Sanchez | February 15, 2018

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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...

Get to Know the Cutest Couples

Get to Know the Cutest Couples

By Northern Star Staff | February 13, 2018
Is Valentine's Day a New Relationship's Death Sentence?

Is Valentine’s Day a New Relationship’s Death Sentence?

By Tatianna Salisbury | February 13, 2018

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...

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