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Ludwig Adds Five to NIU 2018-2019 Wrestling Team

By Northern Star Staff | November 21, 2017

The Huskies will add five new grapplers on the wrestling team for next season.This year’s signing class is Carlos Champagne of Marion Catholic High School, Hayden Krein of Sparta High School, Dalton Hoover of Martins Ferry High School, Gage Braun of...

National Beautiful Day

By Cayli Mitchell | November 20, 2017

Today is National Beautiful Day, a day dedicated to looking for the beauty in the spectacular nature surrounding our world. Too often we are reminded of the ugly and horrible things happening around us, constantly bombarded with the they said/she said/...

National Game And Puzzle Week

By Eve Grunauer | November 20, 2017

Nothing beats your childhood memories of having family game nights which usually ended with your sibling flipping the Monopoly board. However, it seems today we are so engrossed in our own lives that we forget that magical feeling of game night. The perfect...

HuskieBall Announces 2018 Schedule

By Ryan Ostry | November 20, 2017

The 2017-18 men’s baseball team released its schedule for the upcoming season this past Friday featuring 18 home games at Ralph McKinzie Field.NIU will play three more home games than they did last season and will feature it’s first game on Feb. 16...

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Three Tasteful Teas

By Lauren Clohessy | November 17, 2017

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Satire news is politically involving

By Maddie Steen | November 16, 2017

Students who are unwilling to, or uninterested in, watching the news should consider watching satirical news shows like Saturday Night Live, The Daily Show and The Colbert Report as a way to stay informed; these shows offer not only an entertaining way...

National Fast Food Day

November 16, 2017

There seems to be pressure to eat healthy, home-cooked meals, but sometimes you're just craving a greasy burger and an extra large french fry. Luckily, Thursday, November 16 serves as the perfect excuse to give into temptation.The hardest part will be...

Three Best Places to Find Audiobooks

By Victoria Lambton | November 15, 2017

While the ebook industry might be in decline, audiobooks are thriving with an estimated revenue of $2 billion. The biggest benefit to listening rather than reading comes is its easy accessibility. From your morning commute to folding laundry, you can...

How to Survive the Dreaded Holiday Questions

By Tatianna Salisbury | November 14, 2017

Tis’ the season to swallow your pride and yell your frustrations into a bowl of mashed potatoes. Drown your sorrows in a gravy boat and pack in the feelings like hot leftovers because it’s the holidays and family discussions are going to get real...

Festive Beverages For People Who Can’t Do Caffeine

By Ginger Simons | November 14, 2017

I love coffee, tea, cappuccinos, lattes and mochas… basically, if you can purchase it at Starbucks, I want it. However, if you’re anything like me, what feels great in the moment becomes jittery anxious turmoil about an hour later. It’s tough being...

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