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Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

Traditions define holidays

Traditions define holidays

By Macey Peterson | December 5, 2016

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...

Sequels hit or miss

By Jesse Baalman | December 1, 2016

Everyone loves the nostalgia and comfort that comes with seeing their favorite characters on-screen again in a sequel.Now Hollywood utilizes the trend of releasing multiple sequels, prequels, spin-offs, reboots and remakes as an easy cash grab for studios....

The Northern Star takes down 2 polls

By Northern Star staff | December 1, 2016

The Northern Star acknowledged earlier this morning its "pass or fail" polls were not up to our standards, so we took down the polls with this format immediately after realizing our error. We apologize for not meeting our standards. One of the polls,...

Students destress before finals

Students destress before finals

By Xavier Ortega | December 1, 2016

Students visit the Campus Life Building and do a little but of unwinding at an event hosted by the Honors Department called "Don't Stress the Test." This event included petting Mission, coloring, and mingling with other students.

Evaluations garner more responses in class

By Northern Star Editorial Board | December 1, 2016

Department leaders need to delegate time in class for the completion of course evaluations instead of using online outlets, as out-of-class evaluations seem to garner less student responses.Professor evaluations are distributed at the end of each semester...

How to: Holiday hot cocoa

By Northern Star staff | December 1, 2016

Warming up with a cup of cocoa is ideal during the cold holiday time.Trying this recipe? Show us your completed cup of cocoa in pictures or videos for a chance to be featured on social media by tagging @NIUNorthernStar.This recipe makes about 40 servings...

The program will be led by Harlan Teller, interim vice president of the Division of Marketing and Communications. Teller is a 1973 alumnus who oversees Teller Consulting and serves on the Lipman Hearne board of advisors.

Enrollment divisions merge

By Madison Kacer | December 1, 2016

The program will be led by Harlan Teller, interim vice president of the Division of Marketing and Communications. Teller is a 1973 alumnus who oversees Teller Consulting and serves on the Lipman Hearne board of advisors.

Undergraduate College beginning development in January

By Northern Star staff | November 30, 2016

DeKALB | NIU officials will begin developing an Undergraduate College in January to streamline resources for students, according to a report issued Monday.The college, which was inspired by models at other universities, will function as an administrative...

Gymnastics announces new recruits for next season

Gymnastics announces new recruits for next season

By Tom Burton | November 30, 2016

Diversity resource centers to report to chief diversity officer

By Northern Star staff | November 30, 2016

DeKALB | President Doug Baker acknowledged the importance of NIU’s diversity resource centers but said they are in need of “[a] clear mission and foci” in a report issued Monday.In the report, Baker responded to recommendations regarding Program...

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