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Fill in the blank: My advice for the end of the semester is…

By Northern Star Staff | December 2, 2019

Stay organizedKyle Mathas | ContributorWhen it comes to the end of the semester, students can lose the motivation to do the work their classes require. Although it can be very difficult to do the work that the teachers give out, it is very important to...

Assign homework only once a month

By Mohammed Taha Farid | September 11, 2014

For some students, homework is a piece of cake; for others, submitting weekly assignments is a repetitive, frustrating and problematic cycle.Homework should be assigned on a monthly basis, especially if the coursework requires extra reading and research....

Pass/Fail: First 5,000 gun licenses sent out, Teachers assign work over break

By Blake Glosson | March 5, 2014

Pass: First 5,000 gun licenses sent outThe first 5,000 licenses from more than 50,000 Illinois applicants for concealed carry were approved and mailed on Friday, according to the Chicago Tribune.This marks a long-anticipated moment following a December...

It's still not too late to raise your grades

It’s still not too late to raise your grades

By Portia Kerr-Newman | March 21, 2011

Everyone knows it's crunch time when it starts getting close to the end of the semester. Most students think that, at this point, grades are pretty much set in stone. Don't worry; there is still plenty of time to improve your grades. First off, you have...

How to avoid coming down with a case of senioritis

How to avoid coming down with a case of senioritis

By Jessica Jenks | February 15, 2011

A vaccine for the ailment commonly referred to as senioritis does not yet exist. Students must rely on home remedies, witchcraft and the self-medication secrets of seniors past. I have had a long bout with this dreaded illness of the mind. I was diagnosed...