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Daija Hammonds, Managing Editor

Daija Hammonds is the managing editor at the Northern Star. She is a junior at NIU with a major in English and a minor in journalism.

Daija joined the Star in Fall 2021 as a lifestyle writer and was the lifestyle editor for Fall 2022 before transitioning into her new role this spring.

Along with being active at the Northern Star, Daija is also a member of the John Henrik Clarke Honor Society at NIU.

In her free time she enjoys reading, watching TV, movies and talking everything pop culture. She also enjoys playing the Sims 4 while listening to music or a podcast.

All content by Daija Hammonds
Neptune Central located in Neptune Hall has a fireplace, chairs and couches, making it a good spot to take a nap at. (Daija Hammonds | Northern Star)

[Photo] Best spots to catch some z’s on campus

By Sarah Rose, Assistant Lifestyle Editor
October 30, 2022
Chegg is a multi-service app that allows students to create flashcards, take practice tests and more for $15.99 a month. (Daija Hammonds | Northern Star)

[Photo] Three apps every college student needs

By Sarah Rose, Assistant Lifestyle Editor
October 17, 2022
Greek community around campus actively involved during all home football games through fall 2021.

Greek life offers way to get involved

By Daija Hammonds, Managing Editor
August 26, 2022
Ashlie Amber will perform her show “Ashlie Amber: I Will Always Love You” at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 18.

DeKalb day planner: Aug. 27

By Daija Hammonds, Managing Editor
August 23, 2022
The iced matcha chai latte and the sunset tea are two drinks to try from Starbucks this spring (Daija Hammonds | Northern Star)

5 Starbucks drinks to try this spring

By Daija Hammonds, Managing Editor
April 19, 2022
NIU offers more than 50 majors for students to pick from (Madelaine Vikse | Northern Star)

The importance of picking a major

By Daija Hammonds, Managing Editor
April 7, 2022
The Huskie Den is located in the Holmes Student Center and is one of the recommended places to study at (Madelaine Vikse | Northern Star)

Top 3 places to study at on campus

By Daija Hammonds, Managing Editor
February 22, 2022
Education scene, happy students sitting on summer park green grass together, studying.

5 TV shows relatable for college students

By Daija Hammonds, Managing Editor
February 8, 2022
Miiriya is a Black-owned app that is an alternative for Amazon (Madelaine Vikse | Northern Star)

5 Black-owned apps to download

By Daija Hammonds, Managing Editor
February 6, 2022
A photograph of two body washes that are good for dry skin, due to the winter weather.

5 body washes to help hydrate dry skin

By Daija Hammonds, Managing Editor
January 14, 2022
Variation of books that are highly recommended to read over winter break.

5 books to read over winter break

By Daija Hammonds, Managing Editor
December 6, 2021
The Huddle Restaurant located at 817 W. Lincoln Highway in DeKalb has closed

The Huddle closes after 11 years

By Daija Hammonds, Managing Editor
December 2, 2021
Mini turkey pumpkins.

Thanksgiving craft ideas

By Daija Hammonds, Managing Editor
November 22, 2021
This image released by Marvel Studios shows, from left, Kumail Nanjiani, Lia McHugh, Gemma Chan, Richard Madden, Angelina Jolie and Don Lee in a scene from Eternals.

Film review: ‘Eternals’

By Daija Hammonds, Managing Editor
November 16, 2021
This image released by Marvel Studios shows, from left, Kumail Nanjiani, Lia McHugh, Gemma Chan, Richard Madden, Angelina Jolie and Don Lee in a scene from Eternals.

MCU roadmap to ‘Eternals’

By Daija Hammonds, Managing Editor
November 5, 2021
Jamie Lee Curtis, star and executive producer of Halloween Kills, poses at the premiere of the film, Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2021, at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles.

Film review: ‘Halloween Kills’

By Daija Hammonds, Managing Editor
October 26, 2021
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