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      Here’s what NIU readers missed while the Internet was down

      By Northern Star staff
      March 2, 2015

      NIU’s Internet was down for an agonizing three-plus hours Monday morning.

      Here are the stories to read to catch up on news if you were part of the downtime:

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      • Secular Student Alliance to bring in Dan Barker for speaker series

      • Cesar Chavez to be honored during Student Organization, Migrant Students Foundation blood drive

      • OMS students hold bake sale to raise awareness of human trafficking

      • Sycamore Farmers Market seeks musicians

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      • College Life Hacks: Prepare grilled cheese, chicken and more without a stove

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      • NIU baseball: Huskies earn series victory over Tennessee Tech

      • NIU women’s tennis: Huskies suffer first loss of season

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      • On Jan. 24, 2023, the Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern addresses the media in Ratana, New Zealand where she made her final public appearance.

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        Jacinda Ardern will be missed, deserves our praise

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        Unpopular Opinion: Scary movies are overrated

      • A pink and red heart characters holding hands.  Columnist Angelina Padilla-Tompkins believes that everyone should celebrate Valentines Day no matter your relationship status. It is a day for love for anyone.

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        Unpopular Opinion: Don’t hate on Valentine’s Day

      • Opinion Columnist Nanette Nkolomoni shares her heartwarming story about her becoming her grandmothers caretaker.

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        That Time I… became my grandmother’s caregiver

      • Students wait in line at the three dining options at Stevenson dining, and Patterson dining showcasing its dessert options for dinner on Tuesday at the respective residential halls. (Nyla Owens | Northern Star)

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        Stevenson Towers residents deserves buffet-style dining hall

      • A young woman taking notes while on her computer during an online class.

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        Poll: Do you pay attention during online classes?

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        That Time I… went to a gymnastics event

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