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The Truth of Wonder Women

By Cayli Mitchell | October 18, 2017

“Professor Marston and The Wonder Women” is an epic tale of a forbidden relationship that took decades of research and psychological study to bring to fruition. From this romance blossomed the brave comic book heroine Wonder Woman.In “Professor...

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Trubisky Showing Promise

By Derrick Green | October 18, 2017

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Ring of Honor brings international flavor to Chicago

By James Krause | October 18, 2017

Ring Of Honor Wrestling’s partnership with New Japan Pro Wrestling brought various international talent on Sunday night to The Odeum in Villa Park as part of the Global Wars tour.The Global Wars tour, taking place in Buffalo, Columbus, Pittsburgh and...

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Bears need to step up their game

By Ryan Ostry | October 18, 2017

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What I’ve Learned at NIU

By Sara Rasmussen | October 16, 2017

Take really good notes and don't blink. via GIPHYAlways study for a test.via GIPHYWhen you find a parking spot, never take your eyes off of it!via GIPHYDon't take on too much, or you'll drop the ball on something.via GIPHYGet sleep whenever you can (just...

Comedy Tour Returns Esposito to Her Roots

By Cayli Mitchell | October 16, 2017

Cameron Esposito is an up and coming comedic powerhouse. She performs small stand up spots on late night talk shows like “The Late Late Show,” “Chelsea Lately” and “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” She has a TV show on a subscription-based Seeso service...

Shooting suspect arrested

By Northern Star staff | October 16, 2017

DeKALB | DeKalb Police Department officials arrested an Aurora man Wednesday in connection to an incident involving shots fired Oct. 8 at the 800 block of Greenbrier Road.Michael Distasio, 19, of Aurora, is being held on $100,000 bond at Kane County Jail,...

Point/CounterPoint: Gun control

October 16, 2017

In 2017 alone, there have been 48,744 gun related incidents, including 282 mass shootings, resulting in 12,189 deaths. Though massacres have the power to shift opinions, the country is split on how to address gun control.Lucas SkyeWhen tasked with creating...

Pink’s “Beautiful Trauma” is Fatal and Fierce

By Autumn Kilgus | October 16, 2017

Pink released her seventh studio album on Oct 13 and it's full of contemplation. “Beautiful Trauma” has thirteen songs showing the beauty of life, even when it really seems to just suck. Showing the beauty through the struggle isn’t just in your...

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Swapping Coffee for Chaos

By Victoria Lambton | October 16, 2017

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Northern Star Scavenger Hunt 2017 Rules

By Northern Star Staff | October 16, 2017

Scavenger hunt clues will be published on NorthernStar.info beginning today until Friday unless the medallion is found before that date.Read the daily clues to search for the Northern Star medallion hidden on public land on the NIU campus.The medallion...