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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

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...

Top 5 anime to watch

By Caitlyn Walls | January 26, 2017

What is the most challenging thing all anime lovers face? Figuring out what to watch.Even after a series has finished, another search for anime as good as the last begins. We often spend a lot of time for a show that will grab our interests until the...

Worst roommate experience ever: Early bird

Worst roommate experience ever: Early bird

By Northern Star staff | January 26, 2017
Survey: What was your worst roommate experience?

Survey: What was your worst roommate experience?

By Northern Star staff | January 24, 2017

Do not include names or housing identifiers - they will be removed. The Northern Star reserves the right to edit for length and grammar. Your answers will remain anonymous. 

Vines, videos and YouTube careers

By Hayden Perkins | January 21, 2017

"Star Wars Kid", "Chocolate Rain", "Evolution of Dance" and "The Sneezing Baby Panda" are some of the most easily recognizable pieces of history in the entire existence of the internet. Shortly after the birth of AOL, Myspace and the reigning champion...

How to: Prevent senioritis

By Sophia Phillips | January 21, 2017

Students in their last year of school often experience a lack of motivation towards their courses, which often affects their performance. This condition is often referred to as 'senioritis'. Of course senioritis is not a real illness, but it can have...

Four ways to achieve the perfect holiday gift

Four ways to achieve the perfect holiday gift

By Sophia Phillips | December 15, 2016

Upgraded ramen: Final product

By Northern Star staff | November 11, 2016

Every week the Northern Star will pick out a recipe and make the recipe during the week. Try the recipe for upgraded ramen here.Final thoughts on upgraded ramenAfter the upgraded ramen finished sizzling in the wok,  our bowls were filled with the noodles...

Marvel film franchise grows with ‘Strange’

By Jesse Baalman | November 10, 2016

“Doctor Strange” points toward the future of the Marvel franchise that now contains 14 movies, and Benedict Cumberbatch’s portrayal of the popular psychedelic superhero, Dr. Stephen Strange, looks to become as much of a trademark as Robert Downey...

Trump flips swing states

By Nicole Scott | November 10, 2016

President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect Mike Pence were declared the winners in the battle for the White House.The presidential candidates needed 270 electoral votes to win the election Tuesday. Trump won the presidency with 279 electoral...

Northern Star live tweets Election Day results

Northern Star to live tweet election

By Northern Star staff | November 7, 2016

Follow @NIUNorthernStar for live coverage of the election Tuesday.As the results pour in, the Northern Star will cover changes on our Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat and website.Students are encouraged to send in photos of "I Voted" stickers, voting...

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