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3 Podcasts Every College Commuter Should Listen To

By Victoria Lambton | October 1, 2017

Almost every college commuter student knows what it feels like to make the journey to class day after day. Whether it's the interminable ride to school or the long, treacherous walks from building to building, commuting daily can be a tedious act. Spotify...

Chanel West Coast to perform at Fatty’s Pub & Grille tonight

By Northern Star staff | September 29, 2016

Rapper Chelsea Chanel Dudley, who goes by the stage name Chanel West Coast, will perform 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. tonight in the Novak Room inside Fatty's Pub & Grille in DeKalb.The show opens tonight with DJ Toxic at 9 p.m. The show will feature music by...

Everything’s better because of the Internet

By Danny Cozzi | February 11, 2013

Last week, my Internet went out for a few hours. I took note of my frustration from not being able to repair the connection and realized something: I’m an Internet addict. There’s no use denying it anymore and I’m sure many NIU students are, too....

Music can bring back strong memories

By Sarah Contreras | November 28, 2012

I can’t listen to the Rolling Stones without thinking of my father. In fact, I can’t listen to Queen, The Beatles, The Eagles, Peter Frampton, Creedence Clearwater Revival or Sade without thinking of my father. And you know what? These memories, at...

Grooves for your move

By Sarah Contreras | July 30, 2012

It’s that time of the year again — Moving Days! If you’re one of the many, many guys and gals who are spending their days packing up knick-knacks and moving impossibly heavy furniture, then you know that the stress of it all can easily get you down....

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Campus online piracy may cause legal penalties for students

By Josh Green | March 7, 2012

At NIU, 200 to 400 students per year are caught pirating materials from the Internet, according to Jim Fatz, Director of Information Security and Operations. According to the ITS Copyright and File Sharing page, if a student uses NIU’s network to download...

Timberlake to bring Myspace back

By Ross Hettel | February 19, 2012

That ad-ridden website from the early 2000s is making a comeback. The one with the garish layouts designed by 13 year olds. No, no, not Geocities. MySpace. After being bought out by Justin Timberlake and friends in June, the granddaddy of the social media...