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Students: Litter hurts animals

By Angelina McNeela | September 11, 2014

I spotted an unfortunate squirrel near the creek by the Neptune Hall wearing the upper lid of a McFlurry cup around its neck this previous summer.NIU has a rich culture full of student organizations that work toward preventing environmental degradation...

Letter to the Editor: Neighborhood is not a garbage can

By Stephen Reid | March 31, 2014

It is very sad the residents of Greek Row allow a vast amount of litter to occupy their front yards, the parkways and their streets.One would think they would take pride in their residence and in their town. It is hard to understand why they would step...

NIU needs to provide recycling options for students in the dorms

NIU needs to provide recycling options for students in the dorms

By Jack Baker | March 29, 2011

Currently, there is no way for students on their floors to recycle. This is pretty sad. NIU needs to implement a structured recycling program in its residence halls. I don't even want to think about the amount of recyclable materials that are thrown away...

Letter to the Editor: Tony Martin’s articles are trash journalism

By Letter Writer | October 4, 2010

I have read several of Tony Martin's articles now, and I cannot fathom why the Northern Star allows this man to continue writing for the publication.His articles are the epitome of stilted journalism, and not the kind that I would expect to see on the...

Letter to the Editor: Fellow Huskies: Please pick up your trash

By Letter Writer | September 6, 2010

I was walking across campus to andfrom my car and I could not help but notice the amount of trash allover campus. It has only been little over a week and there are popcans, bags, coffee cups, lids and Northern Stars all scatteredacross the once clean...