Rejection is something that most people dread. The fear of rejection has moved some people to great lengths to avoid this unfortunate experience. This was the case for me too. However, as weird as it sounds, getting rejected was probably one of the best...

Over the last few years there seems to have been a meteoric rise in the popularity of content aimed specifically for men. When I first heard about this, I was 100 percent on-board. However, after being in those spaces for a certain amount of time, I felt...

Big things are coming to Huskie Stadium this year! Football is back, and so are changes to our home stadium, and the Northern Star is here to give you the run down on it all. In regards to parking and tickets, there will be free parking at the Convocation...

Northern Illinois University Athletics Hall of Famer Jim McKinzie passed away peacefully at age 90 in Sterling, Illinois on Aug. 8, 2022. McKinzie was inducted into the NIU Athletics Hall of Fame three times, once as an individual in 1992 and earlier...

With the 2022 fall sports season almost in full swing, it’s important for fans to be aware of items they can and should bring to NIU’s wide variety of athletic events. The gameday experience at Huskie Stadium, home of the reigning Mid-American...

While I’ve learned a lot at the Star, the biggest lesson that I’ve taken away from my experience is to believe in myself.  As a journalism major, I considered applying to the Star many times, but I always thought that I wouldn't be good enough.  Thanks...

Having acne-prone skin means having to spend thousands of dollars over your lifetime and constantly hearing, “Just drink more water!” “Do you wash your face?” and “You know, if you didn’t eat that, your skin would clear up.”  People...

In late March, Florida governor Ron DeSantis signed the “Don’t Say Gay” bill. The bill will effectively ban teachers from holding any lessons about gender identity and sexual orientation, according to NPR. The bill explicitly prohibits instructors...

March 13, 2020. It was my senior year of high school and rumors were circling the school about a complete shutdown possibly happening. Of course, everyone was excited at the possibility of no school, but we never imagined how serious it would get.  2:54...

This week, Tails Human Society is featuring a three-year-old dog named Frannie as its Pet of the Week.  She is a mixed breed that weighs about 50 lbs. Frannie’s a super smart and friendly type of dog that according to Tails, has the cutest freckles.  She...