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Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

High Intensity Workout Playlist

By Eve Grunauer | September 12, 2017

 "Five More Hours" -Deorro x Chris Brown"Take Me Home" - Cash Cash feat. Bebe Rexha"Fire" - Price & Takis Remix"Back 2 U" - Steve Aoki, Boehm, WALK THE MOON"Run For Your Life" - Mako, Rat City, Natalola"Runaway(U&I)" - Galantis"Alone" - Marshmello"Colour"...

Celebrate National Chocolate Milkshake Day

Celebrate National Chocolate Milkshake Day

By Tatianna Salisbury | September 12, 2017
Greek life and its organizations participate in many events both philanthropic and social based.

Greeks showcase talents

By Zachary Klehm | September 11, 2017
Candy Dellendy places detergent into buckets during a flood bucket making event Thursday at Dayspring United Methodist Church in Tyler, Texas. The large buckets contained household items which will be given to people who are cleaning up their houses after flood damage from Hurricane Harvey. NIU athletes have gathered similar donations for victims.

Athletes donate after Harvey

By Morgan Fink | September 11, 2017

Candy Dellendy places detergent into buckets during a flood bucket making event Thursday at Dayspring United Methodist Church in Tyler, Texas. The large buckets contained household items which will be given to people who are cleaning up their houses after flood damage from Hurricane Harvey. NIU athletes have gathered similar donations for victims.

2-1-1 line to assist students

2-1-1 line to assist students

By Jessie Kern | September 7, 2017

Emojis created to attract students: Engagement above average in past month

By Angela L. Pagan | September 7, 2017

DeKALB — A $5,000 NIU emoji and sticker app launched by the Division of Enrollment Management, Marketing and Communications has been downloaded 1,815 times since its launch May 1.NIU’s marketing team paid Visixtwo, a company that works with institutions...

Me when I found out “The Office’ was returning

By Tatianna Salisbury | September 5, 2017

The initial joy I felt was overwhelming. via GIPHYMy first instinct was to diminish all current and future responsibilities and wait in front of my T.V. for a year until it aired. via GIPHYI mean, it's "The Office." We've been waiting for this moment...

Top 5 Worst Bath & Body Works Candles

By Eve Grunauer | September 5, 2017

September marks the start of stores flooding their aisles with fabulous fall scents. Bath & Body Works is no stranger when it comes to having wacky scents, but some of this season's candles fall short of fabulous.Number 5 - "Cypress" ($24.50)Made...

Letter from the Perspective Editor

By Courtney Huhta | August 28, 2017

This semester, I hope to develop a combination of creative and intriguing topics that will make up the majority of this section. Although we will be covering campus related issues, as well as frequently discussed topics, I believe it is important to mix...

Top Editor sets goals

By Maddie Steen | August 28, 2017

As the new managing editor of the Northern Star, I can honestly say that I am pumped for this upcoming year. Not only am I excited about school starting back up, but I have so many ideas and hopes for the paper.I previously wrote for the perspective section,...

OPEN LETTER | Dear acting president: Please keep your vow of transparency

By Ian Tancun | July 31, 2017

TO: Acting President Lisa FreemanNIU is in a transitional period, which provides opportunities for new beginnings. Former President Doug Baker’s June 30 resignation and the circumstances surrounding it made it clear key deficiencies exist at NIU that...

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