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Northern Star

Safety, responsibility: simple advice to follow for going out

By Kim Randall | August 28, 2013

Going to parties, meeting new people and making crazy memories all add up to the whole “college experience.”As exciting as the first few days in college may seem, it can be quite easy to get too caught up in the fun and subconsciously push one’s...

Be the positivity you want to see in other people

Be the positivity you want to see in other people

By Kim Randall | July 8, 2013

It is pretty easy to get caught up in negative things, but instead of dwelling on them we should try to be the positivity we always say we want, rather than just talking about it and not doing anything to make it happen.Often times, we go around saying...

Use summer break to prepare for fall classes

By Kim Randall | June 19, 2013

While it is expected that students enjoy this time off from classes, summer break should also be used for the restructuring of one’s game plan for the next semester. I understand with the dread of finals week long past us, we probably all want to hop...

Don’t let your past ruin your future

By Kim Randall | April 28, 2013

College is a time when many things take place: Finding yourself, meeting new people, making friendships, stepping outside of your comfort zone, doing things you never thought you’d do and perhaps even meeting the love of your life. All of this takes...

Celebrities, teachers are people, too

By Kim Randall | April 23, 2013

“When you stop expecting people to be perfect, you can like them for who they are.” These are the words of author Donald Miller, and they hold quite a bit of truth. Have you ever found yourself getting caught up more so in what a person is thought...

School is like a marraige

By Kim Randall | April 14, 2013

Long hours. Hectic schedules. Sleepless nights. Headaches. You’ve been living this way for quite some time now, and you’ve grown tired of all that has become of your life. The fun, the spark, the light that shines bright has all left and you just...

Too much caffeine can be harmful

By Kim Randall | April 9, 2013

With college, many sleepless nights spent working away on assignments of varying complexity and concentrations often come--you know, that midterm exam or the eight-page research paper that’s due tomorrow. When the night has gone and it is morning, those...

Student failure isn’t always students’ fault

By Kim Randall | April 2, 2013

“Try harder next time.” “Oh, well maybe you’ll do better on the next one.” Don’t you hate these phrases? I certainly do. I am sure many of us have heard these words at some point in time. The worst time to hear them uttered is during that...

Memorization is not the best learning tool

Memorization is not the best learning tool

By Kim Randall | March 25, 2013

Sunday nights--the time when a great feat is oft attempted. Of course, I mean when students try to complete a plethora of homework assignments and studying that was put off for weekend festivities. This was the case for me March 17 upon my return to school...

Dress for success if you want it

Dress for success if you want it

By Kim Randall | February 17, 2013

You know that old cliché about how you should dress for success if you want to get a job? That very well may be more true than not. Dressing for success is essentially adjusting your physical appearance (as it relates to grooming or clothing) to make...