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Christopher Henkel graduated from NIU in 1991 and now owns an IT business.

Alumnus credits his success in the IT industry to university resources

By Julio Ceja | February 1, 2022

DeKALB — Christopher Henkel, owner of IT Lighthouse in Naperville, started his career at NIU in 1987 as an accounting major and graduated in 1991 with an economics degree. An IT internship through university resources is what set his career path in...

Top 10 Best Stephen King Films

Top 10 Best Stephen King Films

By Parker Otto | September 14, 2019

Just two years after Stephen King released his first novel, “Carrie,” in 1974, a film adaptation, directed by Brian De Palma and starring Sissy Spacek, was made. Ever since, the works of Stephen King have been adapted into various films, television...

Cross hosts discussion about allegations

By Noah Thornburgh | March 28, 2019

DeKALB — At 10 p.m. Wednesday, Student Association President Khiree Cross and Chief of Staff Citrick Davis held an event titled The State of the Student Association Address in the Campus Life Building, Room 100. Cross and Davis used the time to address...

“IT” remake contrasts original film with comedy and color

By Sofi Marcotte | September 21, 2017

It’s no secret that childhood fears have a tendency to stick with people, and “IT” makes those fears come to life for viewers in ways they could never imagine.Based on Stephen King’s 1986 novel, this remake received $218 million, according to...

NIU must promote Lynda.com

By Northern Star Editorial Board | March 21, 2016

NIU faculty and administration need to do more to promote Lynda.com as a learning tool that can be used by students and faculty in and outside of the classroom.The Division of Information Technology signed a 3-year, $218,700 contract with Lynda.com in...

Break away from today with classics

By Hayley Devitt | August 30, 2012

Society often overlooks films from the past; however, there are many reasons for turning back to the classics. For instance, they make for a unique date night and are family-friendly. Also, they make an interesting diversion from the culture now surrounding...

Rock music can be used to teach class

By Troy Doetch | September 28, 2010

Even with her earplugs nestled safely, the nu-metal was too loud. Her ears were fine but the bass guitar vibrating against her sternum was so overwhelming she was forced to leave her front row seat at Disturbed's show. This was a disappointment because...

Joel Ream, Dan Pratt, Tim Ipsen, Ryan Nyther, Ron Jacoby, Keith Winford, and Collin Clauson make up Legend Haz It.

From students to legends

By Elizabeth Osiol and Joseph Olmo | August 24, 2010

Local hip hop is alive and well. Legend Haz It is a hip hop/jazz band that started about a year and a half ago with most of its members being apart of the NIU community. The band got their notoriety at last year's Huskie Bash, and won a contest to open...