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Target deals perfect for back-to-school shoppers

By Bailey Eschbach, Lifestyle writer | January 25, 2022

Editor’s note: this article is not sponsored by Target and is not an endorsement from the Northern Star as an organization. Affordable Products at Target You Didn’t Know You Needed If you are a student, likely, you aren’t making that much...

Back-to-class films relax students’ minds

By Tony Blanco | August 31, 2017

While transitioning from a carefree summer break into the busy fall semester, it’s important to remember the balance between work and play. Here are four films to help remind students of the fun, friendship and inspiration to be experienced amid a hectic...

Manager in training, Chris Olah, assists Salvation Army customer, Stacy Johnson, on Friday evening. Stacy, of Shabonna, shops for toys for a family friend’s new baby.

Salvation Army helps children throughout the year

By Northern Star Staff | October 1, 2012

For the seventeenth year in a row, the Salvation Army helped children throughout DeKalb prepare for the beginning of a new school year. The Salvation Army provided for 1,207 children, more than double the amount of children served in 2011. Volunteers...

There’s more to class than showing up

By Olivia Rajska | August 26, 2012

It is the first day of class, and that means new professors, books and outfits. The beginning of a new school year calls for fashion statements and different styles around campus. I notice students typically starting their school year with attempts to...

Photo Poll: What is the hardest thing/best thing about starting school again this fall?

By Katie Zak | August 25, 2010

What is the hardest thing/best thing about starting school again this fall? "Just accepting expectations from teachers. The first day seems overwhelming and impossible. I like the newness and something to look forward to." -Laura Phiachantharath, junior...