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Top Editors’ farewell to the Star

By Top Editors | May 8, 2017

Chief shares in a sweet, final send-offJay Ibarra | Editor-in-ChiefToday is my last day as Editor-in-Chief, and I am graduating this Saturday with a major in journalism and minor in political science. It took me five years, five majors, possibly five...

Point/Counterpoint: Preferred names

February 13, 2017

Point: Name changes take step toward inclusivenessEditor in Chief Jay IbarraNIU was strong in giving students the right to use their preferred name and gender pronouns because it creates acceptance and understanding throughout college.Similar to many...

Rachel Jacob (left), junior history and political science double major, poses with Giuseppe LaGioia, running mate and junior finance major for a photo.

Two to be named ‘royalty’

By Darius Parker | October 20, 2016

Rachel Jacob (left), junior history and political science double major, poses with Giuseppe LaGioia, running mate and junior finance major for a photo.

Infocus: What songs help you study?

By Darius Parker | May 9, 2016

Darius ParkerScene Editor:“Get Me Bodied” by BeyonceIf I could pick a song that best helps me study, it would have to be “Get Me Bodied” by Beyonce. This song gives me the extra kick I need to stay motivated to push through those long paragraphs...

Stress-Free Events For Finals

By Jay Ibarra | May 9, 2016

Tackling final exams is stressful, but there are many resources on campus to help you de-stress like going to one of NIU’s planned events, visiting therapy dogs or coloring.“Don’t Stress the Test”The NIU Honor House will host a “Don’t Stress...

Patrons at Fatty’s Pub & Grille

Places To Go Before You Go

By Jay Ibarra | May 9, 2016

An ode to nostalgia may be what you need to get you through your finals week. See your favorite hangout spots one last time or go to a new building to experience DeKalb in a new light.Before you leave for the summer or for graduation and say goodbye to...

Black Lives Tribute fuses arts, activism

By Jay Ibarra | May 5, 2016

The students in the Black Lives Matter Tribute Concert focused their time and energy into persuading the NIU community to put a stop to racial injustice on Wednesday through original performances.The concept for the Black Lives Matter tribute concert...

Style Guide: Summer Fashion

By Jay Ibarra | May 5, 2016

Summer fashion is changing in big ways, as the festival girl is now taking favored looks from spring and last summer and updating them with embellishments and pattern changes.Halter topsThis trend began to appear near the end of last summer, but it’s...

Head Coach Christina Sutcliffe coaches from third base during the Huskie’s game against the Western Michigan Broncos on April 15.

Victors Awards Predictions

By Jay Ibarra | May 2, 2016

Head Coach Christina Sutcliffe coaches from third base during the Huskie’s game against the Western Michigan Broncos on April 15.

Top Lifestyle Apps for Earth Day

By Jay Ibarra | April 21, 2016

Earth Day is on Friday, and it’s known globally as a day to preserve the earth and keep it clean, so use apps in your phone to be more eco-friendly.If you have yet to show your part by demonstrating how you keep this world clean, there are many lifestyle...

‘The Girl on the Train’ proves to be thrilling novel, promising film

By Jay Ibarra | April 18, 2016

“The Girl on the Train,” the highly anticipated book-movie adaptation coming out this fall, proved to be a thrilling novel.The book, written by Paula Hawkins, was published Jan. 13, 2015, and the movie is set to be released in theaters on Oct. 7.The...

Crowd decides band battle champs

By Jay Ibarra | April 11, 2016

DeKalb | This year’s Battle of the Bands ended with a crowd tiebreaker between two returning bands ­— Charlie Haley and I, the Martian.This is the third year Battle of The Bands was hosted at NIU and Kimberly Manno, Holmes Student Center events programmer,...