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Ask Madelaine: Response to Anonymous

By Madelaine Vikse, Editor-in-Chief | January 26, 2022

Figuring out what to do after graduation can be a struggle for many. This week's advice column deals with the difficult decision of what to do next. I graduate in May and I'm tempted to just take my degree, find a job, and move to a city I've never...

Illustration design courtesy of May Taing.

Ask Madelaine: Response to ‘A Decade Apart or 2’

By Madelaine Vikse, Editor-in-Chief | January 18, 2022

The topic for this week's advice column focuses on a crush, but the complications and mixed reactions that this individual is facing from friends, family members and co-workers. I have long struggled with a personal dilemma in which I always happen...

What to Expect After Move-In Day

By Ashley Hines | August 29, 2018

Moving away from home is a high school graduate’s dream. However, sometimes it's not all cracked up to be.Freshman year of college can be the hardest, because people are moving from their childhood home right to living on their own. For some, this is...

An Open Letter to Incoming Freshmen

By Maddie Barrett | August 27, 2018

Dear incoming freshmen,This is your time. You can finally achieve the goals you’ve always wanted, step outside of your comfort zone and meet new people. You’re going to have so much fun, believe me.College isn’t all fun and games, though. It takes...

Students give their dos and don’ts

By Northern Star staff | August 27, 2015

The school year has once again started with the regular commotion of figuring out class schedules, getting school supplies, creating friendships and for freshmen or transfer students, getting used to the NIU lifestyle.Here’s what some NIU students said...

In Focus: What are your plans, goals and advice for winter break?

In Focus: What are your plans, goals and advice for winter break?

By Perspective Staff | December 7, 2014

Blake GlossonOver break, I will do job shadowing, prepare to lead a young adult’s ministry at my church and I might even do some laundry once or twice.But, let’s be honest, what would I actually accomplish by describing my winter plans to you? Unless...

Lessons learned from Sauna Sessions

By Josh Alfrey and Kevin Bartelt | April 24, 2013

As a writer, effective communication is vital to connecting to the student body. Kevin Bartelt and I emulated this through our entertaining video blog. “Sauna Sessions” was created six weeks ago to put a comedic spin on the latest news at NIU. This...

How to deal with gaming rage

By Josh Alfrey | April 1, 2013

I have often felt head-pounding frustration caused by feeders (players intentionally losing), leavers and trolls. I used to wonder, “How could I make my gameplay experience more enjoyable?” If you consider yourself a gamer, I have no doubt you have...

Spring break fashion tips

By Olivia Rajska | March 5, 2013

Palm trees, beach tides and swimsuit--oh my. Are you all packed for spring break? A time to relax our minds from all the tests, group projects and homework we tackle on a daily basis. Many students are heading to warmer destinations to get away from the...

Martha’s Advice: Get comfortable with college

By Martha Lueck | August 25, 2011

Entering the world of independence can seem like a huge step from four years of knowing what to expect from teachers, students and family members.Everyone has been through different experiences and learned different lessons. Now that you have left the...

New to campus? Know your do’s and don’ts

By Demarcus Robinson | August 19, 2010

<p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify; text-indent: 9.0px; line-height: 9.8px; font: 9.0px Helvetica;">Being a freshman or transfer student can prevent various obstaclesto those coming in. You may not be familiar with dealing...

New to campus? Know your do’s and don’ts for NIU

By Demarcus Robinson | August 19, 2010

Being a freshman or transfer student can prevent various obstacles to those coming in. You may not be familiar with dealing with other students in a dorm-type setting which can present various pitfalls. The Northern Star would like to present soem things...