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Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

Pet of the Week April 9, 2018

Pet of the Week April 9, 2018

By Courtesy Laura Vivaldo Cholula | April 9, 2018

Owners: Laura Vivaldo Cholula, political science major and Erica Vivaldo Cholula, nonprofit and NGO studies and human development and family sciences majorPet Name: Juan Pablo MonteroBreed: Chihuahua/Mini pinscher mixPet’s Favorite Treat: ChorizoPet’s...

Huskie Spotlight: E-Sports Club Creates Community

Huskie Spotlight: E-Sports Club Creates Community

By Thomas Phetmeuangmay | April 8, 2018

Freshman english major Katyrna Weingarty (Left), Patrick Blacha, sophomore pre-med biology major, freshman accounting major Quentin Mandort, and Jeray Holiman, senior industrial managment major, concentrate on their competitions at the NIU E-sports club last Thursday in the Stevenson multi-purpose room.

Students Walk in Support of Undocumented Immigrants

Students Walk in Support of Undocumented Immigrants

By Vamshi Krishna Dasarraju | April 4, 2018

The Four Poet One Mic group members Aliya Bailey, junior media studies major (from left), Nedra Yore, junior public health major, Darius Jackson, instructor and PHD student and paraprofessional Isis Stephenson, recited poetry in the Carl Sandburg Auditorium before the march.

Charlotte, played by Caroline Williamsson, expresses her disappointment with her life in the play Wasted.

Wasted Highlights Addiction and Struggles

April 2, 2018

Charlotte, played by Caroline Williamsson, expresses her disappointment with her life in the play Wasted.

Students, staff and community members joined in the effort to help end hunger in the DeKalb community Wednesday in Adams Hall. 

Empty Bowls Help Feed the Community

March 29, 2018

Participants were asked to purchase ceramic bowls made by local high schools and the NIU Ceramics club that they were able to fill with soup and bread.

Pet of the Week: March 26

Pet of the Week: March 26

By Courtesy Maddie Katz | March 27, 2018

Owner: Maddie Katz, sophomore corporatecommunications majorPet’s name: AddisonBreed: Morkie PooPet’s favorite treat: CheesePet’s favorite activity:Chewing on her curly boneDescribe your pet in five words:Spunky, loving, independent, smart, protective

Huskie Spotlight: Best Buddies Show off Their Talents

March 27, 2018

Best Buddies showed off their talents and skills for the audience Sunday evening in Montgomery Hall. Each buddy got the chance to sing, dance, pose and show some magic tricks for peers and students. During the evening, the whole crew performed the chicken...

Freshman accounting major Antonia Mendez (left) and junior elementary education major Amanda Childers draw back their bows and aim at a target during the archery meeting Monday. 

Archery Club Shoots Straight into Season

March 8, 2018

Freshman accounting major Antonia Mendez (left) and junior elementary education major Amanda Childers draw back their bows and aim at a target during the archery meeting Monday.

 

Paddleboard Yoga Making Waves at NIU

March 5, 2018

The Outdoor Adventures club, which hosts outdoor experiences and workshops, hosted a paddleboard yoga workshop Friday evening in the Anderson Hall pool. Paddleboard yoga is designed to improve balance and be a low impact exercise, according to the Yoga...

Mary Swanson (right), played by Ellen Campbell, checks her clipboard while the librarian (left), played by Rachel Jaco, speaks with John Dodge, played by Ken Miller.

Middletown Provides Comedy

March 1, 2018

Mary Swanson (right), played by Ellen Campbell, checks her clipboard while the librarian (left), played by Rachel Jaco, speaks with John Dodge, played by Ken Miller.

NIU Fencing Club Swings Into the Season

February 26, 2018

The NIU Fencing Club, whose season started in January, offering classes for beginners and experts. The club meets Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Recreational Center. Following the classes, there is an hour of open fencing where...

Pet of the Week: Feb. 26

Pet of the Week: Feb. 26

By Courtesy Claire Borbath | February 26, 2018

Owner: Claire Borbath, senior elementary education majorPet’s name: Bean BorbathBreed: Guinea PigPet’s favorite treat: ZucchiniPet’s favorite activity: Running in circles and sleeping in his food bowlDescribe your pet in five words: fat, cuddly,...

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