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’90s TV couples give columnist hope for romance

By Jen Weddle | February 10, 2013

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and it makes me reminisce on all the relationships of the past--especially the relationships that made me dream of having that something special with someone. Ah, to be young and in love and star in a ’90s...

Feed’em Soup hosts Valentine’s Day fundraiser

By The Northern Star Staff | January 16, 2013

Feed’em Soup Community Project will have Valentine’s Day treats available from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Feb. 13 at 122 S. First St. The assortments are available with a $10 donation to Feed’em Soup. Orders can be placed online at www.feedemsoup.org....

Take time to remember on Feb. 14

By Kim Skibinski | February 14, 2012

I went to the Feb. 14 memorial for the first time Tuesday.Although I've been enrolled at NIU since August 2008, I could never gather the courage to pay my respects at the past three wreath laying ceremonies. Part of the reason, I believe, came from the...

Valentine's Day decorations adorn the DeKalb White Castle.

White Castle craves true love

By Katie Finlon | February 13, 2012

"True love means letting your date have the last bite." That's the kind of advice that comes standard on White Castle table dressings. White Castle, 1602 S. Sycamore Road, will host its Valentine's Day promotion from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. today. The goal...

Boyfriend requests a favor of girlfriends of the world

By Colin Remes | February 13, 2012

Today is Valentine's Day. Time for teddy bears, flowers, chocolates and commercials saturating my sports radio programs with reminders to all the guys not to screw up and upset your lady.I think for the most part, we can all agree that Valentine's Day...

NIU men’s, women’s basketball get some love on Valentine’s Day

By Jimmy Johnson | February 13, 2012

Since it's Valentine's Day, it's time to show some love to NIU athletics.Specifically, I'll be shedding some affection for the Huskies' basketball teams.Here's some love for NIU hoops... 1) Kathi Bennett/Amanda Corral/Claire Jakubicek Mad props to Bennett,...

The absolute worst gifts for Valentine’s Day

By Daniel Martynowicz | February 12, 2012

Valentine's Day is a day of gifts and gift giving, but with the undertone of proving your love. It's a lot like Christmas. The difference is that if you mess up the cookies, Santa always comes back. Your significant other may not.This is a lot of pressure...

Tony Martin reviews your life: Facebook statuses lacking

By Tony Martin | February 22, 2011

Today's submission is from Stevie Clark, someone who is apparently not a student but stumbled across my challenge and wanted me to review her Facebook statuses. The e-mail itself was capitalized well, but an overabundance of "ur" instead of "your" kind...

Looking back on 2/14 as NIU moves forward

By Logan Short | February 13, 2011

A lot of you might remember. A lot of you might remember the news reports when they came out or how it almost changed your pick for which college to attend. A lot of you, though, probably don't remember that it was a Thursday. You probably don't remember...

In Focus: How will you be spending your Valentine’s Day?

In Focus: How will you be spending your Valentine’s Day?

By Perspective Staff | February 11, 2011

In Focus question: For many, Valentine’s Day is a holiday to celebrate love and relationships. For others, it is just S.A.D. (Singles Awareness Day). How will you be spending your Valentine’s Day?Aaron Brooks, columnistUnfortunately I will be in class...

How to celebrate Valentine’s Day if you’re single

How to celebrate Valentine’s Day if you’re single

By Kathryn Minniti | February 8, 2011

Valentine's Day is typically associated with happy couples, love, flowers, candy and hearts. But don't feel bad if you are single this Valentine's Day, because it is just as much a day to celebrate love in general. I have always had a boyfriend to celebrate...

Darae Song, senior FCNS major and Kappa Phi Lambda member, makes a heart pillow for the elderly during a Valentine's Day event at the Asian American Center.

Sorority stuffs pillows for the elderly

By Jacqueline Evans | February 7, 2011

An NIU sorority showed that Valentine's Day is not just for young couples Monday night. Kappa Phi Lambda Sorority Inc. hosted Valentine's Day pillow and card making for the elderly from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Asian American Center. Monday's program was a...