Thank you Northern Star familyAngela L. Pagan | Editor-in-Chief After four years of living in the Campus Life Building Room 130, today I say goodbye to my family at the Northern Star.I have gone from columnist to perspective editor to editor-in-chief...
Some students are required to work on holidays, despite requested time off.Maddie SteenWhen it comes to working on holidays, employers need to be considerate of those they force to work.I’m sure while going through the application process, many agree...
Students who are unwilling to, or uninterested in, watching the news should consider watching satirical news shows like Saturday Night Live, The Daily Show and The Colbert Report as a way to stay informed; these shows offer not only an entertaining way...
On Oct. 19, the Board of Trustees approved a domestic rate structure that will make out-of-state tuition equal to in-state starting fall 2018.Reduced tuition will not save enrollmentMaddi Smith To combat low enrollment, NIU matched the out-of-state tuition...
NIU Dining Services cut out guest passes and reduced Flex Dollars, but students need to take a look at the bigger picture to understand how these changes make sense in the long run.Guest passes no longer being offered to students means that friends are...
Faith MellenthinI think it could be a good change to campus, just badly timed.The renovation plans of the Holmes Student Center will provide a much needed space for all types of students to socialize. As a student who loves to stay on campus during the...
The makeup industry used to be known as one that profited off of others’ insecurities; now, the makeup industry is leading the show with crazy new trends, male makeup models and complete freedom of expression.Makeup is not just for covering blemishes....
Alexandra DaweLiving in the dorms is a great convenience students need to consider over living off-campus may have less restrictions but residence halls can help keep students focused. For starters, the living conditions depend on where you are, on or...
As the new managing editor of the Northern Star, I can honestly say that I am pumped for this upcoming year. Not only am I excited about school starting back up, but I have so many ideas and hopes for the paper.I previously wrote for the perspective section,...
