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Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

Keep Calm and Destress Playlist

By Sara Rasmussen | December 12, 2017

Stressed over homework and upcoming finals? No worries. Keep calm and listen to this playlist.“Sirens” -Fleurie“Bridges” -Broods“Save Me” -Muse“Oh Melancholy Hill” -Gorillaz“Right Here” -Chasing Atlantic“Home” -Edward Sharpe &...

Things Not To Forget To Do During Finals

By Eve Grunauer | December 12, 2017

It’s the final countdown. Finals are here whether you like it or not, so sit down, buckle up and enjoy the ride. While cruising through this week full of stress, anxiety and tears, there are simple things you should not forget to do.1.Brush your teethMorning...

2018 FIFA World Cup Qualification Surprises

2018 FIFA World Cup Qualification Surprises

By Roland Hacker | December 12, 2017

Thoughts going through your head during finals

By Sara Rasmussen | December 12, 2017

The most stressful time of the semester: finals. When you can't quite understand what's going on or what day it is, one of these might be going through your head. Yes! School is almost over!via GIPHYThere's just too much work. Why didn't any of this...

Tips For Renting Off Campus: Written Agreements

By Sponsored by Pittsley Realty Inc. | December 11, 2017
NIU President Lisa Freeman speaks during a Board of Trustee meeting Dec. 11, 2017.

Board approves fee reductions, freezes tuition

By Batul Cutlerywala | December 11, 2017

Acting President Lisa Freeman speaks during a Board of Trustee meeting Thursday. The Finance, Facilities and Operations Committee voted to freeze student tuition.

City council to hear 2nd parking read

City council to hear 2nd parking read

By Northern Star staff | December 11, 2017
"Lady Bird" : A Film Review

“Lady Bird” : A Film Review

By Ginger Simons | December 7, 2017

Don’t Miss Tomlinson’s New Defining Single

By Lauren Clohessy | December 6, 2017

A little over a year ago, former One Direction singer Louis Tomlinson performed for the first time since the band’s hiatus with the song, “Just Hold On.”Since then, Tomlinson has released collaborations with Digital Farm Animals and Bebe Rexha,...

Coping Mechanisms for Finals

By Ginger Simons | December 5, 2017

It’s the final push. The long stretch. Once your finals are over, you can finally take a deep breath and enjoy a much needed winter break. However, it’s going to take blood, sweat and tears to get there, so you’re going to need some healthy coping...

Lies We Believed As Kids

Lies We Believed As Kids

By Eve Grunauer | December 5, 2017

Resident hospitalized after apartment fire

By Northern Star staff | November 30, 2017

DeKALB — A resident was injured and a cat died when an apartment fire broke out on Ninth Street Sunday.It took 15 minutes for the DeKalb, Sycamore and Cortland Fire Departments to control the situation at 116 N. Ninth St., but the fire created $100,000...

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