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Students walking up stairs on their way to class. The rate of students leaving college with some credits but no degree has gone up 3.6% since 2022.

Student population with some college credits, no credentials grows

By Michael Mollsen, Former Written Managing Editor | April 26, 2023

DeKALB – The National Student Clearinghouse Research Center announced Tuesday that the population of former university students with some credits but no degree is up by 3.6% since 2022. The report by the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center...

Vinyl records are a classic form of art that has died down due to the digital age.

Students need to respect older art

By Parker Otto | January 14, 2022
There should be more of a drive amongst students to explore classic art because it can really speak to people.

Students Save Money by Searching Thrift Store Racks

By Ashley Hines | September 22, 2018

If you’re a college student who needs cheap clothes, there's a simple option: thrifting. This method of shopping allows you to buy used clothes for an affordable price at a secondhand shop.Before you begin to thrift shop, there are certain steps you...

Pass/Fail: SA holds courses on sexual prevention; People don’t agree with minimum wage

By Taylor Reese | November 23, 2014

Pass: SA holds courses on sexual preventionThe Student Association sponsored a series of Rape Aggression Defense training sessions, an informative seminar on teaching women self-defense techniques, which end today.These sessions were a great addition...

Local fire departments visit schools, host tours for Fire Prevention Week

October 12, 2011

It may be called Fire Prevention Week, but DeKalb Fire Lt. Luke Howieson hopes people remember fire safety tips they've learned this week all year long.The DeKalb and Sycamore Fire Departments are participating in Fire Prevention Week, which takes place...

Northern Star Photo Illustration | A recent study by the
University of Missouri finds that gamers have a reduced response to
violence and a predicted increase in agression after playing.

Study indicates violent video games have real-life adverse effects

By Chelsey Boutan | September 7, 2011

When you're playing a violent video game, you are aware of what your eyes and hands are doing, but your brain is a mystery. A recent University of Missouri study on college students found out what's going on in gamers' brains when they play violent games...

Proposed voter registration laws are undemocratic

Proposed voter registration laws are undemocratic

By Philip Case | March 20, 2011

The most telling indicator of whether a society is truly democratic is the ability of its citizens to freely and openly voice their opinions. This fundamental right takes its form in many incarnations, such as protesting, handing out pamphlets or standing...

Attorney general asks students to be aware of time share scams

By Ryan Chambers | October 11, 2010

College students everywhere should be on the lookout for various scams, including the recent increase in timeshare scams. According to a statement recently released by Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan, Illinois residents should be on alert for scam...