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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

National Double Cheeseburger Day in DeKalb, IL

By Tatianna Salisbury | September 15, 2017

Yes, National Double Cheeseburger day is a thing, a fantastic burger-gasmic day when you can down two huge angus beef patties smothered in cheese, and no one can judge you. Isn't that the dream?DeKalb is full of some fantastic eateries, some of which...

5 Stages of Grief After a Season Finale

5 Stages of Grief After a Season Finale

By Eve Grunauer | September 14, 2017

Top Five Netflix Nostalgia Movies

By Ginger Simons | September 14, 2017

With the college school year starting back up again, I personally have found my mind drifting back to a simpler time, where homework could be finished in a few hours and classes were only a hallway away from each other. When I think back on high school,...

How to Celebrate National Peanut Day

By Tatianna Salisbury | September 13, 2017

I know, I know, you probably didn't even know it was National Peanut Day. Well, here it is, good ole' Wednesday, September 13. Here is a few delicious ways to celebrate!Try a grilled peanut butter sandwichFinally, an excuse to try Elvis's favorite sandwich!...

5 Surprising Facts About Peanuts

By Tatianna Salisbury | September 13, 2017

Goofy Goobers of the peanut world, unite! September 13 is National Peanut Day, and what better way to celebrate peanuts in all their salty, savory goodness than learning some surprising facts. Because if there's one thing college students love to celebrate...

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
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.

Greek life and its organizations participate in many events both philanthropic and social based.

Greeks showcase talents

By Zachary Klehm | September 11, 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...

2-1-1 line to assist students

2-1-1 line to assist students

By Jessie Kern | September 7, 2017

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