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Dean seeks program expansion

By Lindsey Salvatelli | January 17, 2017

­DeKALB — Eric Dannenmaier, College of Law dean, is no stranger to experiential learning.While teaching in the Robert H. McKinney School of Law at Indiana University, he created a two-credit summer course that replaced the classroom with a canoe ride...

Zendaya sporting a pearl white dress with frill sleeves by Reem Acra at the Glamour: Women of the Year Awards.

2016: A year for fashion

By Danielle Keys | January 5, 2017

Zendaya sporting a pearl white dress with frill sleeves by Reem Acra at the Glamour: Women of the Year Awards.

“Rogue One” brings change to “Star Wars” franchise

By Sam Malone | December 22, 2016

The “Star Wars” franchise continues to grow with the release of “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” which delivers a new insight into the rebellion as well as giving the audience a whole new story to consider.“Rogue One,” released Dec. 16, is...

‘Edge of Seventeen’ reinvents teen movie genre

By Jesse Baalman | December 15, 2016

Hailee Steinfeld, in some of her best work, updates the teen movie genre with writer and director Kelly Fremon Craig's heartfelt film, “The Edge of Seventeen.”Popularized by John Hughes in the '80s, high school films have long been a tradition in...

How to: Melted-crayon art

By Sophia Phillips | December 5, 2016

With the holiday season approaching here’s a fun and easy craft for everyone. Follow these steps to make an easy melted-crayon Christmas tree.1. Gather and cut 17 green crayons to different lengths and arrange them in order of height with the tallest...

Washington state presidential elector Levi Guerra, center, announces that she's asking members of the Electoral College to pick a Republican "consensus candidate" rather than Donald Trump during a news conference in front of the Legislative Building, 416 Sid Snyder Ave., Wednesday in Olympia, Wash.

Students call for reform of Electoral College

By Lindsey Salvatelli | December 5, 2016

Washington state presidential elector Levi Guerra, center, announces that she's asking members of the Electoral College to pick a Republican "consensus candidate" rather than Donald Trump during a news conference in front of the Legislative Building, 416 Sid Snyder Ave., Wednesday in Olympia, Wash.

Student center to renovate

By Clarissa Hinshaw | December 5, 2016

DeKALB | Renovations of the Holmes Student Center’s first floor are projected to begin during the fall 2017 semester.The student center serves as a hub for NIU community members that features places to study, dining, shopping, a hotel and event facilities,...

Initiatives proposed to boost enrollment

By Northern Star staff | December 1, 2016

DeKALB | President Doug Baker announced the creation of the Division of Enrollment Management, Marketing and Communications which aims to make the enrollment process more efficient.In the report, Baker responded to recommendations regarding Program Prioritization,...

Vibrant textures spice up wardrobe

By Danielle Keys | December 1, 2016

As the season gets colder, our wardrobes tend to get duller, but never fear because this season’s vibrant velvets and fun ‘80s fashions are a good way to spice up a wardrobe. Here are some of the top winter fashion trends to add to your closet.LayersLayering...