Recently, I decided to make the biggest life commitment a woman my age can make. No, not marriage... getting a tattoo. Like myself, many people get their first tattoos in college and it seems like nowadays, more and more people are taking the plunge and...
DeKALB | DeKalb Police Department officials are investigating a report of shots fired at the 800 block of Oak Street Friday afternoon.DeKalb and NIU police responded at about 2:03 p.m. to the off-campus shooting. It is unclear whether injuries have been...
Shells, elbows and angel hair, oh my! Yes, you are correct: these are all different types of noodles. Today is National Noodle Day, the day that carbs don't exist! Ramen noodles are the staple of nearly every college student's’ diet but today you should...
WHEATON — Erika Villagomez, senior accountancy and information systems double major, was fatally rearended by a speeding driver Saturday in Wheaton.Brian Thunderkick, 62, was driving his Camaro at 135 mph when he struck Villagomez’s car, which then...
DeKALB — After learning of a local organization that puts individuals with disabilities in the spotlight, an NIU professor was inspired to film an award-winning documentary which was featured during a Diversity Dialogue Wednesday.“Go Penguins!”,...
Jocelyn Depaz (left), senior accountancy major, Jenny Lee (center), senior accountancy major, and Erika Villagomez (right), senior accountancy and information systems double major, pose for a photo during a summer vacation in the Southwest. Villagomez died in a three-vehicle car accident Saturday in Wheaton.
October is the perfect time to eat everything and anything pumpkin spice. The Northern Star created a poll to find out what I should try after my PSL experience, and Eggo Pumpkin Spice waffles were the winner. Should you start your day off with pumpkin...
Question: Do you live a dorm and struggle to satisfy your cravings? I have the perfect recipes for you.Living in a dorm myself, I know it isn’t easy to find satisfying food that is easy to microwave. You can forget about making a pizza in your dorm...
Miley Cyrus released her sixth studio album, “Younger Now,” on Friday, September 29. After dissing her Hannah Montana singing persona, she tried to break away from the Disney character with her “Can’t Be Tamed” album in 2010, but didn’t truly...
