Sophomore biology major Taylor McDonald hopes to skydive one day — if he’s not too busy procrastinating.Student Spotlight is a once-weekly series that highlights campus individuals.Northern Star: Why did you choose the major you did?Taylor McDonald:...
Freshman undecided major James Mikucki is the third child in his family to attend NIU. He spoke to the Star Wednesday.Student Spotlight is a once-weekly series that highlights campus individuals.Northern Star: What makes you undecided about your major?James...
Brian Maule, junior major in geology and geography, spoke with the Northern Star about how important it is to be practical.Northern Star: Why did you choose the major you did?Brian Maule: There was a booth for geology at a majors fair before I came to...
Macy Grimm, sophomore child development major, spoke to the Northern Star about how she plans to help treat children with cancer.Northern Star: Why did you choose the major you did?Macy Grimm: I chose it because I am very interested in working with children....
Senior biology major Bernard Chestleigh hopes to join the Peace Corps one day.Student Spotlight is a once-weekly series that highlights campus individuals.Northern Star: What is something you are proud of?Bernard Chestleigh: I’m proud of being the vice...
Jade Burns, sophomore athletic training major, loves cheering at the football games and hopes to go to Australia one day before she dies.Student Spotlight is a once-weekly series that highlights campus individuals.Northern Star: Why did you choose the...
Krista Fassola, junior special education major, likes to volunteer and help others almost as much as she likes sushi.Northern Star: Why did you choose the major that you did?Krista Fassola: I had a friend who ended up having an aneurism rupture in her...
Freshman biology major Ben Staub does more with his free time than play games — the Risk fan also works with the Eagle Scouts and engages in charity work.Student Spotlight is a once-weekly series that highlights campus individuals.Northern Star: Why...
Student Spotlight: Northern Star reporter Brady Meier spoke with Kim Koeller, senior pre-physical therapy major. Northern Star: Why did you choose to go into pre-physical therapy? Kim Koeller: I went into Pre-PT because my dad got into an accident, so...
This week’s student spotlight features Ana Perez, health science rehab services major, with a occupational therapy emphasis. Northern Star: Why did you choose health science rehab services as your major? Ana Perez: To help others. NS: Why the emphasis...
This week’s student spotlight features freshman visual communications major Brennan Duffy. Northern Star: Why did you choose visual communication as your major? Brennan Duffy: Well, art is my passion, but jobs in that field are hard to get; either you’re...
Sophomore nursing major Casey Branch has high hopes for the medical field after graduation. The Northern Star caught up with Branch in Neptune Central, where she was doing some studying in between classes. Northern Star: What is your major? Casey Branch:...
