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Recreation Center offers lifeguard course information at free event

By Northern Star staff | January 27, 2015

Students will be able to learn about lifeguard certification courses at a Wednesday event at Gabel Hall's pool.The event, which runs 6-7 p.m., will also feature lifeguard skill challenges with prizes.Another lifeguard skill challenges event will be held...

Pass, Fail: Trivia at Rec will connect students, Icy sidewalks in need of salting

By Rachel Scaman | January 22, 2015

Pass: Trivia at Rec will connect studentsThe Recreation Center starting a trivia contest on Facebook is a great way to get students more involved with NIU.Every Tuesday, the Rec’s Facebook page, on.fb.me/1Ja7g1P, will post trivia questions. The first...

Tommy Hurell, Outdoor Adventures Trip Leader paddles the Mississippi River on Sunday.

Outdoor Adventures winter events guide

By Northern Star staff | January 13, 2015

Outdoor Adventures is hosting a variety of winter events for students, faculty and staff.Eagle Festival9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 24: the group will be spending the day at Starved Rock State Park for the Outdoor Adventures Eagle Festival.The day will be spent...

Douglas Hall torn down to make way for Lucinda Avenue extension

By Satta Kendor | January 12, 2015

The ramped-up deconstruction of Douglas Hall during winter break was the first step in extending Lucinda Avenue.The deconstruction is part of NIU President Doug Baker’s Master Plan Thesis, an outline of ideas to improve campus. The extension of Lucinda...

Thanksgiving meals can be healthy in moderation

Thanksgiving meals can be healthy in moderation

By Blake Glosson | November 24, 2014

You can enjoy Thanksgiving dinner without regret — and without derailing your health goals.I know that’s hard to believe when the starting lineup this Thursday includes succulent turkey, buttery mashed potatoes, casseroles and warm stuffing — all...

Extra fees should be optional

By Northern Star Editorial Board | November 5, 2014

While NIU provides extracurricular activities for students to enhance their experiences, it should make paying some fees optional.NIU President Doug Baker announced a proposal to make athletics and fine art fees optional for students at an Oct. 29 Faculty...

Stop inflammation with healthy diet

Fit Facts: Support your gut bacteria

By Blake Glosson | October 28, 2014

In a society that emphasizes taking action to prevent the growth of bacteria, it’s easy to forget we have friendly bacteria living inside of us, keeping us alive.Called natural flora, or gut microbiota, this is the stuff you should protect and nurture...

Stop inflammation with healthy diet

Fit Facts: Avoid malnutrition by using supplementation

By Blake Glosson | October 22, 2014

While hunger is a problem in the world, undernourishment poses a similar threat that also needs to be addressed.Whether you think you might be at risk for malnutrition or you’re looking for a way to help those in need, this issue becomes even more pressing...

University: Advertise the Huskie Pups now

By Northern Star Editorial Board | October 13, 2014

The Student Association and NIU need to create a more effective advertising plan for the recently unveiled Huskie Pup, an 11-passenger shuttle.Following last week’s debut of the about $40,000 Huskie Pup, signs were placed in Huskie Line buses No. 1...

Fit Facts: Artificial sweeteners still better than sugar

Fit Facts: Artificial sweeteners still better than sugar

By Blake Glosson | September 29, 2014

Despite disagreements among health enthusiasts, evidence declares its own verdict that artificial sweeteners are still a smart option as substitutes for added sugars.It’s important to understand the relative risks of sugar and artificial alternatives....

Pass/Fail: Autumn gardens give me fall fuzziness; Sleeved shirts inside Rec are ridiculous

By Angelina McNeela | September 15, 2014

Pass: Autumn gardens give me fall fuzzinessThere is no excuse for students to live off of Ramen noodles for their entire college careers.One of the best parts of the changing weather is waiting for fresh local produce to change from summer to fall selections....

Fit Facts

Fit Facts: Stretching can improve results, decrease pain

By Blake Glosson | April 27, 2014

In the fitness world, running and weight-lifting get all the glory, like the M&M’s in trail mix. Stretching, on the other hand, is often forgotten, like the mix’s pile of raisins.This reality is quite unfortunate given the importance of stretching....