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        What you missed over winter break

        Andrew Rifkin (left) cries tears of joy with twin sister Ashley Rifkin after hearing the verdict of 'not guilty.'
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        Andrew Rifkin (left) cries tears of joy with twin sister Ashley Rifkin after hearing the verdict of ‘not guilty.’

        By Northern Star staff
        January 17, 2017

        Catch up on what happened over winter break.

        News

        Board of Trustees votes to approve $1 million settlement in Grady lawsuit

        Former NIU police officer found not guilty of sexual assault charges

        Phillips and Weldy announce departure

        Baker says NIU violated employment agreement issues in 2013, ’14

        Sports

        Courtney Woods sets career-high in NIU victory

        Entertainment

        2016: A year for fashion

        Top music sales of 2016

        “Rogue One” brings change to “Star Wars” franchise

        “Edge of Seventeen” reinvents teen movie genre

        Northern Star Housing Guide

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        AMC Market Square 10 sits located at 2160 Sycamore Road. The theater offers a discount to students who show their OneCards and matinee pricing every day before 4 p.m. (Edison Miller | Northern Star)

        NIU student discount at DeKalb AMC

        2
        Former NIU baseball Head Coach Walt Owens.

        Remembering Walt Owens: Coach, teacher, mentor

        3
        The Board of Trustees sits at their meeting on March 20. The Board of Trustees approved several contracts and highlighted faculty recognitions, academic changes, research and fundraising. (Northern Star File Photo)

        Board of Trustees approves $1.7 million computer upgrade project

        4
        The Holmes Student Center towers over MLK Commons. NIU union members bargained for higher wages on Thursday in the Lincoln Room of the Holmes Student Center. (Photo courtesy of Dinesh Medidi)

        NIU union calls for $3,500 raise amid negotiations

        5
        The Huskie Marching Band trumpets yell and spell “NIU” at the end of “Fight Song” during their practice on Thursday in the Huskie Stadium. The “Pride of the Midwest” will be joined by high school marching bands on Saturday during the football game against San Diego State University. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

        Gallery: Pride of the Midwest prepares for last non-conference matchup

         

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