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Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group Student Health Center at NIU is offering monkeypox vaccinations on Monday by appointment.

[Photo] On-campus monkeypox vaccine clinic will be held on Monday

September 23, 2022
Here are the news highlights from this week.

[Photo] Northern Star Weekend Recap: Sept. 18 – Sept. 22

September 23, 2022
DeKalb Public Library will be holding a workshop for painting pumpkins.

[Photo] DeKalb Public Library hosts Pumpkin Painting workshop

September 23, 2022
Columnist Abhishek Poddar writes about his love of movie theaters.

[Photo] Fill in the blank: Movie theaters are…

September 23, 2022
News Reporter Zachary Bertram explores the effectiveness and importance of college rankings.

[Photo] Students doubt importance of college rankings

September 23, 2022
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[Photo] 5 fiction novels by Black authors

September 22, 2022
Cheating during an over-the-board game of chess is difficult and rare.

[Photo] Checkmate: Did a rook beat a king?

September 22, 2022
Columnist Arduini believes monetary bail only furthers the gap between the rich and poor as low-income individuals are less likely to be able to afford bail.

[Photo] Unpopular Opinion: Ending cash bail will benefit Illinoisans

September 21, 2022
NIU has been named an LGBT friendly school in recent years.

[Photo] NIU continues to foster safety for LGBTQ students

September 21, 2022
NIU Capoeira Club is hosting an exhibition match Thursday at noon.

[Photo] NIU Capoeira Club to host Brazilian martial arts exhibition

September 21, 2022
Child Passenger Safety Week works to promote awareness and educate parents and caregivers on how to properly seat children in vehicles.

[Photo] DeKalb Police to take part in Child Passenger Safety Week

September 20, 2022
Social media has become a defining feature of our culture and developed beyond simply sharing photos and memories.

[Photo] Poll: How large of a role does social media play in your life?

September 20, 2022
The Cultural Sisterhood Summit is an event that will take place on Saturday, September 24 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Lunch will be provided to attendees.

[Photo] GSRC to host Cultural Sister Summit

September 20, 2022
The town of Crested Butte, Colorado, where NIUs Outdoor Adventures will be traveling for a five night skiing and snowboarding trip in January. A three day lift ticket and a stay at Three Seasons Condominiums are among the featured parts of the trip. (Getty Images)

[Photo] Outdoor Adventures arranges snowboard and ski trip

September 20, 2022
For asthmatics, having a generic version inhaler can costs families over $1,000 each year.

[Photo] Prescription drugs necessary for survival should be cheaper

September 19, 2022
In the age where everything is digital, making students pay for online access to their assignments while they’re already paying for textbooks, tuition and other fees just is too far.

[Photo] Opinion: Access codes are absurd

September 20, 2022
The DeKalb County Health Department is giving recommendations for getting vaccinated.

[Photo] DeKalb County Health Department: COVID-19 updates, vaccination options

September 19, 2022
Being rejected can be a difficult life event to experience.

[Photo] That Time I… got rejected

September 19, 2022
Here are the highlights from this weeks news.

[Photo] Northern Star Weekend Recap: Sept. 11 – Sept. 15

September 17, 2022
Watching movies is an essential way to celebrate the changing of the season.

[Photo] Top 3 cozy films to watch this fall

September 16, 2022
Columnist Quade Evans thinks that men need targeted advice, but wished that voice was more introspective and helped men genuinely be a better version of themselves.

[Photo] Unpopular opinion: Men’s health content isn’t that great

September 15, 2022
Students are paying tens of thousands to attend NIU. It’s important to know where your money is going and how it is being used to benefit your college experience.

[Photo] NIU students deserve to know what their fees pay for

September 14, 2022
It is important to realize that users can be banned on many social media platforms, but their ideas might not go away.

[Photo] Opinion: We shouldn’t celebrate Andrew Tate’s banning

September 13, 2022
Some of Leonard S. Marcus notable work includes “Listening for Madeleine: A Portrait of Madeleine LEngle in ‘Many Voices,’” ”Storied City,” “Show Me A Story” and “The Runaway Bunny.”

[Photo] NIU to host virtual lectures from historian Leonard S. Marcus

September 13, 2022
Communicating and hanging out with your roommate(s) is a good way to bond and form friendships.

[Photo] How to build a good relationship with roommate(s)

September 12, 2022
Project Wildcat is another of DeKalbs ventures to bring more jobs to the area.

[Photo] ‘Project Wildcat’ to be added to ChicagoWest Business Center

September 12, 2022
Parvovirus cases are on the rise in DeKalb.

[Photo] Parvovirus cases rise among dogs

September 12, 2022
Illinois gas prices have been lower this week compared to prices from last month.

[Photo] Weekly Gas Update: Sept. 12

September 12, 2022
Making it to class helps to keep you on track with what’s expected and digest material that wouldnt be found in your textbooks.

[Photo] Why attendance shouldn’t be mandatory

September 11, 2022
The DeKalb Public Library is hosting a DIY pumpkin wreath event on Sept.14.

[Photo] DeKalb Public Library to host DIY pumpkin wreath event

September 11, 2022
Police cars with their lights on.

[Photo] DeKalb Police: 20-year-old charged with aggravated criminal sexual assault

September 8, 2022
NIUs Fall 2022 semester shows a downward trend in overall student enrollment | Getty Images

[Photo] Fill in the blank: My advice for freshmen and transfer students is…

September 8, 2022
DeKalb’s 4th Annual Roar-In’ Car Show will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.

[Photo] DeKalb day planner: Sept 10

September 7, 2022
Kite fest will feature activities such as a kite-themed craft table, cornhole, a paper plane obstacle course and giant bubbles. (Getty Images)

[Photo] DeKalb Park District to host annual Kite Fest

September 3, 2022
Participating in a 5k race can be a completely new and rewarding experience.

[Photo] That Time I… ran a 5k

September 2, 2022
First Friday Bingo is one of many events that Campus Activities Board hosts.

[Photo] First Friday Bingo to be held at Holmes Student Center

September 2, 2022
Andrew Tate is a dangerous role model to generations.

[Photo] Andrew Tate is a dangerous role model

September 1, 2022
Just because two songs sound similar, doesn’t mean it was stolen.

[Photo] Unpopular opinion: Songs that sound similar aren’t stolen

September 1, 2022
Humans can get rabies after being bitten by an affected animal or if any saliva gets into an opening of the body.

[Photo] Second bat tests positive for rabies after biting person in Sycamore

August 31, 2022
DeKalb police arrest 17-year-old on Aug. 26.

[Photo] DeKalb police arrest juvenile offender

August 31, 2022
NIU makes lists for best safe space for LGBTQ+ students.

[Photo] NIU makes Campus Pride list of best colleges for LGBTQ+ students

August 31, 2022
DeKalb County Sheriffs police arrest juvenile involved in car chase on Aug. 29

[Photo] DeKalb County Police arrest suspect involved in car chase

August 31, 2022
Sycamore Fire Department has been awarded a federal grant

[Photo] Sycamore Fire Department awarded federal grant for replacement of equipment

August 31, 2022
The national average price of gasoline has fallen by 5 cents per gallon, averaging $3.81 per gallon.

[Photo] Weekly gas update: Aug. 29

August 31, 2022
Learn how to create boundaries and say no to things you dont want to do.

[Photo] How to create healthy boundaries in your life

August 30, 2022
Would you rethink the way you exercise and try a new routine?

[Photo] Poll: It might be time to rethink the way you exercise

August 30, 2022
LIV Golf, whose name reflects its 54-hole format, is an emerging pro golf league being funded by Saudi Arabia.

[Photo] Don’t hate the player, hate the game

August 30, 2022
Childrens Community Theater is expanding the participant age range, with the goal of involving more community members in their program.

[Photo] CCT Encore holding auditions, seeking NIU students

August 30, 2022
The Gender and Sexuality Resource Center will be hosting an event for students to take and donate period products.

[Photo] Gender and Sexuality Resource Center to host Period Project Give and Take day

August 29, 2022
While concern for the monkeypox virus has started to increase, it is becoming more important to educate yourself on the disease.

[Photo] Monkeypox reactions reflect the AIDS epidemic

August 28, 2022
Exercise is an important part of the development and health of children.

[Photo] Unpopular Opinion: P.E. class is important for kids

August 27, 2022
NIU is making an effort to keep its students health-conscious through semester-long nutrition coaching.

[Photo] Nutrition coaches for students, early bird pricing available

August 26, 2022
Jazz in Progress hosts their concert Swingin the Bandshell every year.

[Photo] Upcoming event: ‘Swingin’ the Bandshell’

August 26, 2022
There is joy, freedom, excitement and belonging at festivals.

[Photo] Opinion: Community festivals are essential

August 26, 2022
A colleges ranking does not determine the outcome of a students happiness or success.

[Photo] Opinion: College rankings are not important

August 25, 2022
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[Photo] NIU reports first case of monkeypox virus

August 25, 2022
A group of students throw their caps in the air (Getty Images).

[Photo] Graduation application deadlines, how to apply

August 25, 2022
The era of self care emphasizes consuming products rather than taking care of the mind and body.

[Photo] Unpopular Opinion: The era of self care is a consumerist charade

August 20, 2022
Thousands of people of color need new organs.

[Photo] Organ donation is important, especially for people of color

August 16, 2022
Plans for the sustainability center began in 2018, and the center may be up and running by 2026.

[Photo] NIU to construct $23 million sustainability center under State of Illinois’ direction

August 2, 2022
Bunch of rainbow tulips in brown paper wrap (Getty Images)

[Photo] Mother’s Day gift ideas

May 5, 2022
Old books on a library shelf background (Getty Images)

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Old books on a library shelf background (Getty Images)

[Photo] Science-fiction novels everyone should read

May 3, 2022
When it comes to investing in skincare, those with acne-prone skin are forced to spend way more money on products based on the ingredients and purposes.

[Photo] Skincare should be affordable for all skin types

May 2, 2022
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[Photo] Facebook parent Meta expands Illinois data center in DeKalb

April 27, 2022
Some believe that money cant buy happiness, but others argue that it can solve a lot of problems that cause stress.

[Photo] Unpopular Opinion: Money can buy happiness 

April 27, 2022
“Parks and Recreation” premiered in 2009 and ended in 2015, but then came back for a special episode in 2020. It stars Amy Poehler, Nick Ocafferman, Chris Pratt and Rashida Jones.

[Photo] Unpopular opinion: ‘Parks and Recreation’ is better than ‘The Office’

April 21, 2022
As the anticipation for the semesters end increases, and you purchase tickets to carnivals, music festivals, movies and more, you still need to do what is best for your health and the health of those around you. 

[Photo] Summer plans require personal responsibility as COVID-19 lingers

April 21, 2022
Two people are upset, ignoring each other after fight (Getty Images)

[Photo] How to communicate and set boundaries with your roommates

April 19, 2022
Taurus season starts April 20 this year and ends May 20.

[Photo] Weekly horoscopes: April 20 – April 26

April 20, 2022
An Easter basket full of eggs with paper money on white background (Getty Images)

[Photo] Easter basket gift ideas for college students

April 14, 2022
Paper mustache on booth props on blue paper background (Getty Images)

[Photo] Reminiscing on trends that were popular in 2013 and 2014

April 12, 2022
The full moon in Libra will occur this Saturday.

[Photo] Weekly horoscopes: April 13 – April 19

April 13, 2022
A pair of hands holding paper kidney cutouts.

[Photo] Five-time organ recipient featured in IL Secretary of State campaign

April 8, 2022
Woman at the airport checking the arrival departure board (Getty Images)

[Photo] Tips on how to stay safe while traveling alone as a woman

April 7, 2022
Sex is more than a science. It’s an intimate and fun activity. However, under the guise of abstinence-only sex ed, sex is not taught to be celebrated unless with one’s marital spouse.

[Photo] Students need comprehensive sexual education

April 6, 2022
While audiobooks can be nice, they take away from the full experience of sitting down to relax with a nice book.

[Photo] Audiobooks can’t compare to physical copy

April 6, 2022
Shot of an man writing in a notebook while working from home (Getty Images)

[Photo] Studying tips for college students

April 3, 2022
A woman does a handstand while her friend takes a picture for social media.

[Photo] Social media enables gym culture’s toxicity

March 31, 2022
Cozy home composition with cup of tea, candlestick and books close up (Getty Images)

[Photo] Gift ideas for booklovers and bibliophiles

March 31, 2022
Day 1 of April circled on calendar on table with yellow background (Getty Images)

[Photo] Unique April Fools’ Day pranks to try this year

March 29, 2022
Transgender Flag held in the sky (Getty Images)

[Photo] Gender and Sexuality Resource Center to celebrate Transgender Day of Visibility

March 29, 2022
The gasoline prices in Illinois have changed drastically in the past ten years.

[Photo] Weekly gas update: March 28

March 29, 2022
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[Photo] Chemistry Demo Night returns to HSC

March 26, 2022
The funding from these grants will help students in behavioral health pay for tuition, textbooks and other fees.

[Photo] IDHS awards 11 colleges $4 million in cannabis-funded grants

March 25, 2022
Corn snake wrapped around hand on green nature background (Getty Images)

[Photo] Low-maintenance pets for college students

March 22, 2022
Aries season started on March 20. For those who didnt receive it in last weeks horoscope, happy birth season!

[Photo] Weekly horoscopes: March 23 – March 29

March 23, 2022
Laughing young people at cinema (Getty Images)

[Photo] 3 films that will cheer you up

March 21, 2022
The full moon in astrology often symbolizes a period of heightened creativity and fulfilled potential.

[Photo] Weekly horoscopes: March 16 – March 22

March 16, 2022
Golden trophy cup on gold background (Getty Images)

[Photo] 2022 Oscars predictions: Who will win the ‘Big Five’?

March 18, 2022
Woman relaxing at home in the evening and watching TV

[Photo] “The Fallout” shows different ways people cope with trauma

March 14, 2022
Canadian geese in Will County are the first to be infected with bird flu this year.

[Photo] USDA reports first 2022 avian flu case in Illinois

March 11, 2022
A bridal party poses with flowers. For columnist Angelina, being maid of honor is an experience that she will always cherish.

[Photo] That time I… was maid of honor

March 10, 2022
Movie clapper board on dark background with copy space.

[Photo] The Academy is insulting to filmmakers

March 9, 2022
Sad, unhappy and tired woman and man thinking, feeling confused.

[Photo] We have lost the ability to listen

March 8, 2022
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[Photo] Unpopular Opinion: Kanye’s Stem Player isn’t ridiculous

March 5, 2022
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