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The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

Brandion Morris, a first-year dance major, responds to a street interviews prompt. What did you most look forward to over spring break. (Northern Star Graphic)

Street Interviews: Spring break

By Emily Beebe and Sofia Didenko | March 18, 2025

Spring break, unfortunately, came to a close Sunday, pulling many students away from their relaxing time away from campus. Ranging from visiting friends to catching up on schoolwork, students provided their thoughts on what they were most looking forward...

A graphic depicts a beach, a golf course, beignets and the sun. What is the best vacation spot to visit during spring break? (Emily Beebe | Northern Star)

Poll: What is the best place to visit during spring break?

By Emily Beebe, Assistant Opinion Editor | March 4, 2025

With spring break just around the corner, you may have plans to go on vacation. Students go to many tourist spots to relax, recharge and unwind.  Which vacation spot is the best to visit over spring break? CANCUN, MEXICO Cancun is a popular...

Quick wind gusts and cold temperatures cause first-year health sciences major Janiyah Pollard to bundle up and block the wind. Tuesday saw a clear sky occasionally disrupted with the wispy cirrus clouds following the easterly winds. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Huskies return to campus in a breeze

By Totus Tuus Keely, Assistant Photo Editor | March 20, 2024

Spring Break Destination Spots

By Samantha Keck | March 10, 2016

With endless talk about where everyone is going for spring break next week, it’s just a reminder that this is the time of the year for choosing the best possible vacation.Whether it’s a family vacation or a spontaneous trip with your friends from...

Tips for efficient spring break packing

By Samantha Keck | March 10, 2016

As spring break approaches, it’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of what to wear. Eventually, you’ll realize you most likely need to fit all your things in as small of a bag as you can.Talk to other peopleThe best way to eliminate things I...

Spring Break Staycation Guide

By Jay Ibarra | March 10, 2016

You don’t have to go away for spring break to have fun; there are plenty of events going on locally.Here are some of the event’s going on in the area you can check out.DeKalbStage Coach Players Theatre, 126 S. Fifth St., will hold a performance of...

Spring Break: How to catch, release your spring fling

By Rachel Scaman | March 5, 2015

For those of you leaving DeKalb this weekend, Spring Break means finding someone who can be your love bug for the week.If this isn’t your first Spring Break, you’re already a pro; however, if you’ve never been on the Spring Break journey, you’ll...

Spring Break beach reads

By Deanna Frances | March 5, 2015

Reading is a good way to spend your time no matter where you plan to be this Spring Break.This list of popular books is sure to keep you occupied while you’re lying on a beach enjoying the sun.“The Longest Ride” by Nicholas SparksThis novel tells...

Best road trip flicks

By Andrew Roberts | March 5, 2015

There’s something absolutely magical about a road trip.Maybe it’s the open roads, the feeling of freedom or even the time you get to spend with friends and family. Whether you go on a road trip this Spring Break or not, here are some great road trip...

Top 5 things to not do over Spring Break

By Alexis Malapitan | March 2, 2015

Despite the week of freedom students get over Spring Break, there are some things you still shouldn’t do:1. Put yourself in debt: I love shopping. I would live at the mall if I could. I sometimes get carried away and forget there could be a limit on...

Want to watch a game over Spring Break? Chicago offers home options

By Frank Gogola | March 2, 2015

The Chicagoland area is just the place to be if you want to go to a game over spring break.Five Chicago-area teams will play 10 home games on eight of the 11 days of NIU’s spring break.Whether you’re a hockey goon or someone who goes crazy for basketball,...

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