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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

The home of Drew Wells, executive director of The Doorstep Project, and his family.

Project houses international students

By Keith Hernandez | March 20, 2017

Drew Wells, executive director of The Doorstep Project, shows a painting he commissioned during a trip to Africa on March 9. The Doorstep Project provides resources for international students. In the past six years, Wells has housed more than 100 international students.

President to visit state lawmakers

By Lindsey Salvatelli | March 20, 2017

DeKALB — President Doug Baker delivered a report about legislative progress being made in Springfield during a March 9 Board of Trustees meeting.Baker said all presidents from Illinois universities were given a 20-hour notice to appear in front of the...

Mural to promote diversity

By Clarissa Hinshaw | March 20, 2017

DeKALB — A new mural in the Holmes Student Center supporting the One Love NIU campaign aims to promote unity and solidarity.The mural was unveiled by members of the Student Association in a ceremony March 2 on the ground floor of the Holmes Student...

Why I Love Let's Plays

Why I Love Let’s Plays

By Caitlyn Walls | March 20, 2017

What’s better than hearing Markiplier’s lovely voice scream and rage while he’s playing a game? The answer is … nothing.Like podcasts, watching let’s plays have a calming and therapeutic effect on me. I’m not sure why but I just love watching...

In Focus: Should Neptune be renovated?

By Perspective staff | March 20, 2017

Republican stigma unjustified

By Ian Tancun | March 20, 2017

Anti-Republican backlash, which has grown nationally since Election Day, is reflective of challenges associated with being a Republican in President Donald Trump’s America. Challenges that make organizations like NIU College Republicans crucial in helping...

10 things students think after break ends

By Kaylyn Zielinski | March 19, 2017

1. It's over? via GIPHY2. Maybe my professors will ease back into schoolwork. via GIPHY3. Wait, we had homework? via GIPHY4.  I can't wait to listen to everybody talk about the trips that I didn't go on. via GIPHY5. How long until the weekend?via...

9 tips to get a better night’s sleep

By Jordan Luxton | March 9, 2017

Sleep is one of my favorite things. I hold onto every minute I can in the morning and look forward to falling asleep after a long day. A good night’s rest can do wonders for your mood and energy. Sleep is obviously necessary to function, so if you are...

Do You Know this Puppy?

Do You Know this Puppy?

By Northern Star staff | March 8, 2017

DeKALB | A puppy was found on N. Annie Glidden Road near campus, according to a statement by DeKalb County Police Department. The dog is said to be a male and wearing a blue collar. If you have any information on this dog or you know where he lives,...

10 things students feel waiting for spring break

10 things students feel waiting for spring break

By Brooklynn Harper | March 8, 2017

Living in the present moment

By Jordan Luxton | March 7, 2017

How many times have you heard the phrase, “carpe diem”? This Latin term, roughly translated to “seize the day”, is possibly the most widely used phrase to encourage someone to live in the present moment and put off worrying about the future or...

Bulls need rebuild

Bulls need rebuild

By Mateo Avila | March 6, 2017

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