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Super Bowl recipe to satisfy guests

By Danielle Keys | February 2, 2017

The Super Bowl is a great time to host friends and family for a bash, but no get-together is complete without snacks. Here is an easy recipe for bacon-wrapped chicken bites students can make in 20 minutes.Ingredients:1 lb. of boneless, skinless chicken...

DeKalb County to enforce special patrols for Super Bowl weekend

By Northern Star staff | February 1, 2016

The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office will conduct special patrols this Super Bowl weekend, according to a DeKalb County Sherriff's Office news release.The office will be looking for alcohol and drug-impaired drivers, according to the news release."We will...

DeKalb resident Kelly Sears makes use of the snowfall Sunday by using skis to get around in front of the Holmes Student Center.

Snow Day: 5 things to do when class is canceled

By Northern Star staff | February 2, 2015

1. Catch up on homework. You'll regret it later if you don't put aside an hour today to make up for those assignments you've missed and 2. Start planning for Valentine's Day. It falls right before pay day, so enter the Northern Star's Cutest Couple contest on...

Northern Star staff Super Bowl XLIX picks

By Northern Star staff | February 1, 2015

The Seattle Seahawks are looking to become the first back-to-back Super Bowl champions since the New England Patriots, their opponent Sunday, won Super Bowls XXXVIII and XXXIX in 2004 and 2005, respectively.The Seahawks and Patriots will play 5:30 p.m....

Here’s how students are spending the Super Bowl

By Northern Star staff | January 30, 2015

Name: Andre AllenMajor and year: Senior communication majorSuper Bowl party location: At a friend’s houseDrink of choice: Angry OrchardFood of choice: Hot wingsWorst fear: Getting into a car accidentSuperpower of choice: To teleportBest super bowl...

Jan. 30: What should you do this weekend?

By Northern Star staff | January 30, 2015

Want to know what you should do for free in DeKalb this weekend? Take this quiz and find out! Don't worry: This quiz is free, too.

Senate’s cancelation for Super Bowl upsetting

By Shaz Sheikhali | February 3, 2014

The Student Association Senate canceled its meeting Sunday because of the Super Bowl — as if the senators didn’t need to form committees or discuss anything that is important.SA Senate has been talking about fixing voter turnout for its elections,...

Halftime show lacks peppers

By Lauren Iverson | February 2, 2014

As the Seattle Seahawks flew high over the Denver Broncos, Bruno Mars cooked a very small plate of chili peppers.Mars shined as bright as his glittering golden jacket at Sunday’s Super Bowl halftime show. The show opened with a children’s choir performing...

Pass/fail: General education program to change, Super Bowl is why SA will take day off

By Shaz Sheikhali | January 30, 2014

PassThe general education program is finally getting a necessary face lift.The plan is to make gen. eds more relevant to students and their majors. This will make our time and money spent as students worth the while and financial burden.NIU is taking...

The Super Bowl is in the Bears’ future

By Bob Kreider | March 4, 2013

The Chicago Bears putting the franchise tag on defensive tackle Henry Melton is proof they are going to try and make a run at the Super Bowl in 2013-14. The franchise tag guarantees a player the average of the top five salaries at his position. In the...

Hollywood should look to students for creativity

Hollywood should look to students for creativity

By Holly New | February 10, 2013

During the Super Bowl, we saw trailers for “Iron Man 3” and “Fast & Furious 6.” It was then that I knew I had seen the death of creativity. Sequels and trilogies are part of who we are. The Lord of the Rings films, the Matrix trilogy and the...

NIU students share their Super Bowl experiences

By Ryan Chodora | February 6, 2013

For seven NIU graduate students, Super Bowl Sunday was much more than hot wings and cold beer. Those seven students were given the opportunity to volunteer in New Orleans last week for the Super Bowl. “Overall, it was a wonderful experience,” said...