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The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

Madelaine Vikse

Madelaine Vikse, Editor-in-Chief

Madelaine Vikse is the Editor-in-Chief at the Northern Star. She is a senior this year majoring in journalism with a minor in communication studies.

Madelaine joined the Northern Star in May 2021 as a lifestyle writer and became lifestyle editor in the Spring 2022 semester. She became editor-in-chief in the summer of 2022. She is the creator of the Ask Madelaine advice column on the Star’s website.

In her free time, Madelaine enjoys photography and taking care of her seemingly endless collection of plants. She loves films, cooking and has a pet aquatic turtle.

After graduating, she looks forward to gaining even more valuable experience in the journalism field.

All content by Madelaine Vikse
Cole Phillips (left) and Hunter Mason found the paperweight and took home approximately $300 worth of gift cards, cash and physical prizes. (Madelaine Vikse | Northern Star)

[Photo] Heave! ‘Treasure’ found, hunt is off

By Northern Star Staff
April 13, 2023
The treasure hunt is held from Monday to Friday. Can you find the Northern Star paperweight and claim the prize?

[Photo] Ahoy! 2023 Northern Star Treasure Hunt begins

By Northern Star Staff
April 10, 2023
Vote for your favorites in Best of DeKalb 2023.

[Photo] Northern Star opens voting for Best of DeKalb 2023

By Northern Star Staff
February 1, 2023
The MLK Commons at Northern Illinois University. Northern Star's Madelaine Vikse looks into whether its valuable for students to have a fall break.

Poll: Should NIU have a fall break?

By Madelaine Vikse, Editor-in-Chief
January 19, 2023
Illustration design courtesy of May Taing.

Ask Madelaine: Response to Anonymous

By Madelaine Vikse, Editor-in-Chief
January 12, 2023
Princess Angel is a 1-year-old cat and is house-trained.

Tails Pet of the Week: Princess Angel

By Madelaine Vikse, Editor-in-Chief
December 4, 2022
Tobe is looking for his forever home.

Tails Pet of the Week: Tobe

By Madelaine Vikse, Editor-in-Chief
September 20, 2022
Gas prices have declined this week.

[Photo] Weekly gas update: Aug. 22

By Nyah Nowakowski, News Reporter
August 24, 2022
The walkway between Patterson Hall East and its dining complex. (Madelaine Vikse | Northern Star)

NIU votes to rename two buildings

By Madelaine Vikse, Editor-in-Chief
July 17, 2022
Bunch of rainbow tulips in brown paper wrap (Getty Images)

Mother’s Day gift ideas

By Madelaine Vikse, Lifestyle Editor
May 5, 2022
Walk a Mile to Support Survivors will begin at the East Lagoon 11 a.m. Saturday (Madelaine Vikse | Northern Star)

[Photo] DeKalb day planner: April 30

By Grace Barone, Lifestyle Writer
April 28, 2022
Illustration design courtesy of May Taing.

Ask Madelaine: Response to Jessica

By Madelaine Vikse, Lifestyle Editor
April 26, 2022
James E. Ransome and Lesa Cline-Ransome held a lecture on Wednesday in the Recital Hall in the Music building where they discussed their work in illustration and children's books.  (Madelaine Vikse | Northern Star)

[Photo] DeKalb day planner: April 3

By Grace Barone, Lifestyle Writer
March 31, 2022
The DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak Street, hosts a variety of workshops and events open to the public (Madelaine Vikse | Northern Star)

[Photo] DeKalb day planner: March 26

By Grace Barone, Lifestyle Writer
March 24, 2022
Shopping for someone who is interested in something you don't have much knowledge in can be difficult  (Madelaine Vikse | Northern Star)

[Photo] 5 gift ideas for anime fans

By Quade Evans, Lifestyle writer
March 8, 2022
Being a college student during the COVID-19 pandemic can be a unique and stressful experience (Madelaine Vikse | Northern Star)

[Photo] Advice from college students to college students

By Bailey Eschbach, Lifestyle writer
March 1, 2022
Joining a club can be a great way to become involved in a fun extracurricular activity (Madelaine Vikse | Northern Star)

[Photo] Getting involved on campus enriches college experience

By Claudie Miller, Lifestyle writer
February 27, 2022
Fatty's Pub and Grille has various live events and concerts (Madelaine Vikse | Northern Star)

[Photo] DeKalb day planner: Feb. 26

By Grace Barone, Lifestyle writer
February 24, 2022
Illustration design courtesy of May Taing.

Ask Madelaine: Response to Anonymous

By Madelaine Vikse, Lifestyle Editor
February 23, 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)

[Photo] Top 3 places to study at on campus

By Daija Hammonds, Lifestyle writer
February 22, 2022
A LinkedIn account has become an even more important part of one's ability to network with other individuals (Madelaine Vikse | Northern Star)

[Photo] Tips to improve your LinkedIn profile

By Bailey Eschbach, Lifestyle writer
February 21, 2022
The Junction Eating Place, established in 1969, is a highly-rated diner in DeKalb (Madelaine Vikse | Northern Star)

[Photo] DeKalb day planner: Feb. 20

By Grace Barone, Lifestyle writer
February 17, 2022
One of the cats at Tails Humane Society next to one of the litter boxes, containing name submissions for the Anti-Valentine's Day Fundraiser (Courtesy of Rosie Trump | Tails Humane Society)

Valentine’s Day: Kitty litter karma

By Madelaine Vikse, Lifestyle Editor
February 10, 2022
A vegetable tray is a quick, easy and healthy snack to have out during Super Bowl Sunday (Madelaine Vikse | Northern Star)

[Photo] Healthy Super Bowl snack ideas and tips

By Bailey Eschbach, Lifestyle writer
February 10, 2022
The Yuka app rates products from bad to excellent, based on the product's ingredients (Madelaine Vikse | Northern Star)

[Photo] How accurate is the Yuka app?

By Bailey Eschbach, Lifestyle writer
February 8, 2022
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