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Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

Top 5 Vegan Halloween Candy

By Victoria Lambton | October 23, 2017

With Halloween less than two weeks away, we’re all anticipating the holiday where we get free, delicious candy. But with a recent increase in vegetarians and vegans in the world, it may seem daunting for those with health issues or moral reasonings...

Professors fight for Puerto Rico

Professors fight for Puerto Rico

By Associated Press | October 23, 2017

A resident walks by Electric Power Authority worker Ezequiel Rivera Oct. 19 as he restores distribution lines damaged by Hurricane Maria in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Without air-conditioning, many residents have resorted to using washboards to clean clothes and sleeping on their balconies for relief from daytime temperatures above 90 degrees.

Governor candidate drops race

By Michael Urbanec | October 23, 2017

DeKALB — Ameya Pawar, Chicago 47th ward alderperson and Democratic gubernatorial candidate, announced he is dropping out of the race citing a lack of funding.Pawar attempted to run a grassroots campaign similar to that of Bernie Sanders, U.S. senator...

Pet of the Week: Oct. 23

Pet of the Week: Oct. 23

By Courtesy Pavan Veeramraju | October 23, 2017

Owner: Pavan Veeramraju, junior computer science majorPet’s name: HoneyBreed: Lhasa ApsoPet’s favorite treat: CheeslingsPet’s favorite activity: Honey loves cuddling and going to the dog parkDescribe your pet in five words: “World’s most selfless...

Student Association speaker Christine Wang swears in sophomore nursing major Matthew Pontious and junior finance major Ryan Berg as new SA senators.

Student Association to host #NoShameCampaign

By Jessie Kern | October 23, 2017

Student Association speaker Christine Wang swears in sophomore nursing major Matthew Pontious and junior finance major Ryan Berg as new SA senators.

Study playlist

By Sara Rasmussen | October 22, 2017

  1. “Demons” - Vitamin String Quartet (Imagine Dragons)

  2. “Signs” - Drake

  3. “Colors” - Halsey

  4. “New Americana” - Halsey

  5. “The Planets, Op. 32: Venus, the Bringer of Peace” - Gustav Holst

  6. “Moonlight Sonata” - Beethoven

  7. “Hoppípola”- Vitamin String Quartet (Sigur Rós)

  8. “Save Me” - Muse

  9. “Come Fly with Me” - Frank Sinatra

  10. “Baby I’m Yours” - Arctic Monkeys

Bull’s Dysfunction Starts Before Season Begins

By Roland Hacker | October 21, 2017

Bull’s Forward Nikola Mirotic was sent to the hospital after an altercation with teammate Bobby Portis at Tuesday’s practice. With the Bull’s season opening up on October 19, they will be shorthanded two players. As a result of the altercation,...

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Pass the Ketchup: An Inside Look at OCD

By Ginger Simons | October 20, 2017

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A College Student’s Casual Guide to the FAFSA

By Jessie Kern | October 20, 2017

It’s that time of year again, but before you roll your eyes, remember college is expensive. Financial aid can save you some tears after graduation when you realize you really are in debt. The FAFSA 2018-2019 application was made available as of October...

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