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New dorms will offer plenty to students

By Portia Kerr-Newman | November 29, 2010

NIU's idea for a new residence hall could possibly bring a lot to the campus. The dorm's semi-suite style rooms, along with individual rooms, could be a new attraction to students and bring a new look to the campus as a whole. I spoke with Michael Stang,...

What not to do while on Thanksgiving break

By Portia Kerr-Newman | November 22, 2010

Thanksgiving, minus all the Pilgrim stuff, is about family tradition, spending time with your loved ones, eating some good food and, of course, football. Students get a few days to relax and take a break from school. Some take full advantage of the perks...

In Focus: What is the best/worst thing about Thanksgiving?

By Aaron Brooks, Phil Case, Jessica Jenks, Kathryn Minniti, Logan Short, and Taurean Small | November 18, 2010

Aaron Brooks, columnist: By far the best thing about Thanksgiving is the food. I have an apartment so I can cook good meals, but ugh, November has been busy. Most of my meals this month have come from Subway, Big Rapp Daddy's and Taco Bell. Needless to...

Dorm food not so appetizing

By Portia Kerr-Newman | November 16, 2010

Most students who live on campus can relate to having a meal plan for dining in the residence halls.This year was my first year having a meal plan in my three years of college. My first week of school I was happy to see all the selections I could choose...

In Focus: What are your thoughts on Veterans Day?

By Aaron Brooks, Phil Case, Jessica Jenks, Portia Kerr-Newman, Kathryn Minniti, and Logan Short | November 11, 2010

This Thursday marked the occasion in which Americans say thank you to those who served in uniform. Originally called "Armistice Day" to mark the end of World War I, today now honors all veterans, past and present. Earlier in the semester, we asked Northern...

In Focus: What do you want to see Congress do?

By Aaron Brooks, Phil Case, Jessica Jenks, Portia Kerr-Newman, Kathryn Minniti, Logan Short, and Taurean Small | November 4, 2010

This Tuesday's election saw the Republican Party taking control of the House of Representatives, and a getting a bigger presence in the Senate. For this week's "In Focus," various Northern Star columnists, and a guest commentator, will weigh in on this...

What’s the most important issue of this election?

By Aaron Brooks, Phil Case, Jessica Jenks, Portia Kerr-Newman, Kathryn Minniti, Logan Short, and Taurean Small | October 21, 2010

The political campaigns are ratcheting up in anticipation for the election, only a couple of weeks away. Every politician is trying their hardest to show why they are the better candidate for political office. For this week's "In Focus," various Northern...

In Focus: What does homecoming mean to you?

By Aaron Brooks, Phil Case, Jessica Jenks, Portia Kerr-Newman, Kathryn Minniti, Logan Short, and Taurean Small | October 14, 2010

This Friday marks the apex of Homecoming 2010 activities. A king and queen will be crowned, alumni will join students in watching NIU play Buffalo, and there will be much rejoicing. For this week's "In Focus," various Northern Star columnists will weigh...

More high-end stores, restaurants will help DeKalb weekends

By Portia Kerr-Newman | October 12, 2010

I've been wondering why so many NIU students go home on the weekends or make plans outside of town. It is completely understandable why so many students make this decision; there is not a lot to do DeKalb. Of course, you can always find some fun time...

The Financial Aid Office is here to answer all of your questions

By Portia Kerr-Newman | October 10, 2010

The Office of Student Financial Aid serves as resource for students who need assistance with the financial process. But some students feel financial aid does not do its job in assisting or providing adequate information. I began to wonder why so many...

In Focus: What is the best way to honor the military?

By Aaron Brooks, Phil Case, Portia Kerr-Newman, Kathryn Minniti, Logan Short, and Taurean Small | October 7, 2010

On Wednesday, Staff Sgt. Robert Miller of Wheaton was awarded the Medal of Honor posthumously for bravery in Afghanistan. His actions two years saved the lives of 22 American and Afghan soldiers. For this week's "In Focus," various Northern Star columnists...

How do we get more youths to vote?

By Aaron Brooks, Phil Case, Jessica Jenks, Portia Kerr-Newman, Kathryn Minniti, Logan Short, Frank Simek, and Taurean Small | September 30, 2010

Historically speaking, the youth of America have always had one of the lowest voting turnouts. This week's Student Association elections saw about a thousand students on a 20,000+ campus turnout to vote, despite it's relative ease to do so. For this...

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New dorms will offer plenty to students

What not to do while on Thanksgiving break

In Focus: What is the best/worst thing about Thanksgiving?

Dorm food not so appetizing

In Focus: What are your thoughts on Veterans Day?

In Focus: What do you want to see Congress do?

What’s the most important issue of this election?

In Focus: What does homecoming mean to you?

More high-end stores, restaurants will help DeKalb weekends

The Financial Aid Office is here to answer all of your questions

In Focus: What is the best way to honor the military?

How do we get more youths to vote?

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