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My Podcast Tea

By Caitlyn Walls | March 1, 2017

Since I started my college career, podcasts have been a must-have form of entertainment.Sometimes it's hard for me to sit down and watch a movie or show because of work or homework. I don't like to watch TV often during the semester, but I'm always in...

5 things you should do every day

By Jordan Luxton | February 23, 2017

1. Set goalsSetting goals for every day is an important way to stay focused on the tasks at hand and track your progress and growth. Every day is an opportunity to better yourself. Each day offers you the chance to take steps forward or backward. If you...

Press Box Podcast with Shawn Scott

By Scott Nicol | February 21, 2017

Northern Star presents, "Press Box Podcasts" with host, and Sports Editor, Scott Nicol along with Vinny Barra, Ad Manager and sports marketing intern, and our special guest for the week senior wrestler Shawn Scott. Listen to Shawn discuss his 100th career...

For the love of K-Dramas

By Caitlyn Walls | February 10, 2017

Netflix and YouTube are my best friends when it comes to Korean TV shows.Shortly after I got into K-Pop, I started watching variety shows on YouTube that would have my favorite K-Pop groups as guests, and that led to my interest in Korean TV shows.Almost...

Worst roommate experience ever: "Home Alone" -  college edition

Worst roommate experience ever: “Home Alone” – college edition

By Northern Star staff | February 8, 2017

Q: Tell us about your worst roommate experience ever.A: "One of the worst roommate experiences I've had in DeKalb happened during my last semester at NIU. I'd only met this girl when I came to see the apartment. I didn't look too hard at it but it seemed...

K-Poppin’

By Caitlyn Walls | February 6, 2017

I have always had interest in various music genres, but in 2012, I was blown away by a genre of music called "K-Pop."The term "K-Pop" refers to Korean pop music. As music goes, there are also other genres of hip-hop, R&B, dance, etc.In 2012, I stumbled...

Worst roommate experience ever: Passive aggressive notes

Worst roommate experience ever: Passive aggressive notes

By Northern Star staff | February 2, 2017

Q: Tell us about your worst roommate experience ever.A: "My worst roommate experience included four girls in an apartment. Two of them were best friends already and the other girl was just a friend. I was an outsider who did not know any of them before...

3 things that make Chicago-style pizza so good

By Brooklynn Harper | January 31, 2017

DeKalb will add another pizza place to the community as Rosati's Pizzeria, 930 Pappas Drive, pushes closer to its opening date. Read more about their opening here.1. The crustThe crust, similar to a bowl or pan, holds everything inside its high walls....

Worst roommate experience ever: Fake dinosaurs

Worst roommate experience ever: Fake dinosaurs

By Northern Star staff | January 31, 2017

Q: Tell us about your worst roommate experience ever.A: "She would shower easily 3-4 times every day at any time day or night and would then come and dry off without any attempt to cover herself right in front of me - even when I had friends over despite...