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5 TV shows relatable for college students

By Daija Hammonds, Managing Editor | February 8, 2022

College students are stuck between childhood and adulthood trying to juggle school while dealing with everything else in the world. Here are five TV shows that are relatable and tackle those same topics. The Sex Lives of College Girls (HBO Max) This...

Council to hold public hearing on federal grant Monday

By Northern Star Staff | February 6, 2020

DeKALB — A public hearing is set for Monday night’s City Council meeting for residents to give their opinions on a five-year Community Development Block Grant.The Community Development Block Grant is a federally funded program aimed to increase housing,...

That time I volunteered to build a school in Malawi, Africa

By Alma Garcia | January 15, 2020

Northern Star contributor Alma Garcia (fifth from left) stands in 2008 with native Malawian teenagers 2008 in Chitunda, Malawi.

Students on social media should verify information before sharing

By Jordan Radloff | November 20, 2019

Any possible threat to campus should be taken seriously, but spreading rumors on social media about threats that aren’t proven to be true does more harm than good in making the student population feel safe. Students should have waited for the university...

Library exhibits world cultures with 8 Countries in 1 Day

By Noah Johnson | September 9, 2019

The DeKalb Public Library held 8 Countries in 1 Day Saturday, an annual sponsored event which aimed to celebrate culture.The countries presented to attendees were Norway, South Korea, Zimbabwe, Japan, Thailand, Australia, Italy and Canada.Stations representing...

Nonprofit promotes community comradery

By Taher Zeitoun | February 6, 2019

Public Relations Manager Elizabeth Warner (left), co-founder Kwamayne King and Project Phileo co-founder Brandon Soto (right) play pool Wednesday at American Legion, 1204 S. Fourth St.

Transfer of ownership to bring gym new equipment and programs

By Taher Zeitoun | February 6, 2019

Senior OM&IS major Luis Montenegro works out his biceps at 9 a.m. by using the barebell Wednesday at Fitworkz, 1690 Sycamore Road, in DeKalb.

Newly appointed city manager hopes to enhance city, university relationship

By Taher Zeituoun | January 14, 2019

DeKalb — Bill Nicklas is hired as DeKalb city manager to help strengthen community budget and repair financial infrastructure.The goal of the city manager is to ensure City Council policies are implemented effectively by providing management in regard...

Women explore generational gaps in communication and ways to bridge those gaps

By Sophia Mullowney | December 4, 2018

Graduate student Mary Stamps contributed to the conversation Friday during the I Am Because She Is event in the Center for Black Studies.

Autism Caregiver Group hosts first bike workshop featuring adaptable bikes

By Kierra Frazier | October 11, 2018

Participants adjust bikes to fit their measurements in demonstrating how to use the adapts-table bikes in the Health, Wellness and Literacy Center parking lot during the workshop Tuesday.

Sandwich Fair weekend returns

By Northern Star Staff | August 30, 2018

The Sandwich Fair is returning for its 131st year delighting Sandwich , IL and surrounding areas with live music, carnival rides and vendors. The fair runs from Sept. 5 through Sep 9 at 15730 Pratt Road, Sandwich.

The Fair began as a group of farmers trading livestock in 1880. 144 years later, the fair is an annual knockout, bringing in attendants from across the Northern Illinois region.

This year, country artist Justin Moore is headlining the Sandwich Fair concert, playing songs off his latest record, “Kinda Don’t Care.” Tickets to the Moore performance range from $25 to $35, not including entry to the Fair.

A central component to the Sandwich Fair is the roots of community trade that led to the event’s inception.

To this day, vendors and exhibitors from across the Midwest come together to sell and trade their products, just as they did when the event first began in 1880.

Tickets and information for the Sandwich Fair can be found at www.sandwichfair.com.

Pass/Fail: Center informs about struggles of communities, No improvement on salary inequality

By Hanna Markezich | March 31, 2016

PassNIU Center of the Study of Women, Gender, and Sexuality will be hosting a “Feminist Politics/Queer Methods” seminar that will give students insight in to the struggles of a community they are most likely unfamiliar with. The goal of the seminar...

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5 TV shows relatable for college students

Council to hold public hearing on federal grant Monday

That time I volunteered to build a school in Malawi, Africa

Students on social media should verify information before sharing

Library exhibits world cultures with 8 Countries in 1 Day

Nonprofit promotes community comradery

Transfer of ownership to bring gym new equipment and programs

Newly appointed city manager hopes to enhance city, university relationship

Women explore generational gaps in communication and ways to bridge those gaps

Autism Caregiver Group hosts first bike workshop featuring adaptable bikes

Sandwich Fair weekend returns

Pass/Fail: Center informs about struggles of communities, No improvement on salary inequality

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