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Northern Star

La Niña may cause colder, snowier winter

By Olivia Willoughby | October 30, 2011

Figuring out what to wear each day this month has been a little tricky, said Chanel Dotson, sophomore public health major. "I don't know how to dress for the weather," Dotson said. "One day it's raining, one day it's cold and then the next week it's hot....

NIU should implement the trimester system

NIU should implement the trimester system

By Logan Short | April 27, 2011

Imagine getting off of school for winter break when Thanksgiving break starts instead of a week or two later, an extra week for spring break and fewer classes per period. These are some of the benefits that NIU would see from a trimester schedule versus...

Groundhog Day tradition continues after 125 years

By Melissa Mastrogiovanni | February 1, 2011

DeKALB | Every Feb. 2, a shadow has the potential to determine whether we will suffer through six more weeks of cold or see flowers and green grass earlier than expected. According to Groundhog Day tradition, if the infamous Punxsutawney Phil of Pennsylvania...