November 10, 2019
Academic advisers are the most important source of assistance for choosing classes. Without proper guidance, picking classes that fulfill general education and degree requirements can be a confusing process. There are many useful resources students should be aware of before finalizing their course sche...
Hazardous weather conditions continue
February 3, 2019
DeKALB — Despite above zero temperatures expected for the week, the National Weather Service has issued a series of other warnings for the area, including risks for dense fog.The warnings come after below freezing temperatures caused the university to cancel classes for four days last week in the int...
School of Music restricts non-majors
April 27, 2017
The Northern Star Editorial Board believes all students should have the opportunity to enroll in any classes that are possible given their credentials and majors. Specifically, the Editorial Board agrees the School of Music does not allow students to explore its classes like other NIU colleges and schoo...
Church, students pray the stress away
Logan Love
April 30, 2013
Students prayed for less stress as the semester winds down and final examinations approach. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 900 Normal Road, hosted #Prayers2Pass on Tuesday passing out free snacks and drinks while praying with students. Participants prayed in an attempt to lower the semester’s-end str...
Keep an active mind during the summer
AJ Edwards
April 30, 2013
With the summer fast approaching and finals week within reaching distance, students are ready to put all textbooks away and take a long, well-deserved break from anything that requires thinking. I should warn you, my fellow Huskies, that completely flushing your brain of any sort of a mental challen...
There are some perks to taking summer classes
Annastazia Camarena
April 29, 2013
Summer classes are probably the last thing college students want to think about around this time of the semester, but consider how the benefits can outweigh the cons. Summer classes are a great way to get credits in a short amount of time. Some local community colleges offer prerequisites you may nee...
Memorization is not the best learning tool
Kim Randall
March 25, 2013
Sunday nights--the time when a great feat is oft attempted. Of course, I mean when students try to complete a plethora of homework assignments and studying that was put off for weekend festivities. This was the case for me March 17 upon my return to school after spring break. I knew before leaving I would...
Snow storm closes NIU’s campus, classes canceled
Robert Baird
March 5, 2013
The area nearly doubled its average snowfall accumulation for the month of March following a storm Tuesday. NIU meteorologist Gilbert Sebenste said the snow was heavy, wet and compacted as it hit the ground. “The typical average in March is 4.2 inches,” Sebenste said. “We’re getting all that an...
Snowstorm cancels Tuesday evening classes
Robert Baird
February 26, 2013
Tuesday saw the first time all classes have been canceled because of snow since February 2011. The afternoon’s snow storm led to the cancelation of all regularly scheduled night classes. The school follows a specific protocol when making these determinations, according to Bradley Hoey, director of co...
General education classes are needed
Hayley Devitt
February 20, 2013
General education courses are essential in making well-rounded adults of us all. I mean, there are many relevant things to be learned in all general disciplines, and it will be important in the workplace to be able to view a situation from varying perspectives. For instance, I couldn’t be more relieve...
Academia should come before amenities
Annastazia Camarena
February 11, 2013
As we all hear about the financial burden of rising college tuition, we can’t help but to want better things at our universities, especially as prospective college students. Now more than ever we see new renovations and investments in luxury living standards and consumption amenities. These, rather...
eReaders offer convenience
Jen Weddle
February 4, 2013
We have come a long way from printing presses and cave paintings; as always, no one can predict the future of technology, especially when it comes to books. E-readers haven’t made books necessarily obsolete. There are still plenty of people who love the way a real book feels in their hands. E-readers...
