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Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

Why Retrospective Movie Screenings are Important

By Ginger Simons | November 3, 2017

#AsToldByGingerMy love of film started when I was particularly young. I grew up in a movie-loving household where gathering on the couch to watch “Star Wars” or “Little Shop of Horrors” was often how my family spent quality time together. As I...

5 Contemporary Authors You Need to Check Out

By Ginger Simons | November 3, 2017

#AsToldByGingerTemperatures are dropping and now is as good a time as ever to wrap yourself in some blankets and crack open a good book. If you’re looking for a good read and have already read all of the classics, have no fear! Your friendly neighborhood...

Three Throwback Shows to Stream on Hulu

By Lauren Clohessy | November 3, 2017

Ever since Spotify announced their partnership with Hulu, I’ve put my Netflix account on hold to explore the shows my new subscription had to offer. The streaming service holds the key to hundreds of shows and movies for college students to binge, rather...

Rauner invests in candidacy

By Michael Urbanec | November 2, 2017

SPRINGFIELD — With primaries approaching in the spring, Republican gubernatorial candidates are beginning to gain speed in their respective campaigns for office.Gov. Bruce Rauner, the incumbent, will once again appear on the ballot for the primary election...

5 Sweatshirts You’ll Wanna Live In This Fall

By Eve Grunauer | November 2, 2017

Temperatures are dropping and so is my motivation to dress cute. Luckily, many companies have started to come out with sweatshirts that are quirky, relatable and are so cozy you’ll wanna be in them 24/7. Here are the five sweatshirts you’ll wanna...

From Bachelorette to Broadway

By Victoria Lambton | November 2, 2017

On October 24, Kaitlyn Bristowe announced her Broadway debut via her podcast, “Off the Vine.” Bristowe, known for starring on season 11 of “The Bachelorette,” will be hosting the Broadway show “Home for the Holidays.”Produced by Kathleen K....

Millennial dating strategies are not immoral

By Mackenzie Meadows | November 2, 2017

Millennials, born 1981 to 1987, are not ruining dating, they are simply changing the way the game is played by changing the techniques of dating. The baby boom generation, born 1946 to 1964, along with Generation X, born 1965 to 1980, claims that the...

Manatee Lovers Unite

By Cayli Mitchell | November 2, 2017

Manatees are the cows of the sea: gentle giants who prefer warm water just like us. The month of November is National Manatee Awareness month, bringing attention to those of us who love playing in the water. Manatees don't move fast and need us to slow...

Chicago Bulls’ First Week Takeaways

By Khobi Price | November 1, 2017

The Chicago Bulls are two games deep into the 2017-18 season. While there isn’t a lot that can be taken away from such a small sample size, there’s been enough action on and off the court to take away three observations about the team.Lauri Markkanen...

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Tis’ the Cuffing Season

By Haley Galvin | November 1, 2017

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Woman shot on Halloween

Woman shot on Halloween

By Northern Star staff | November 1, 2017

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