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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

Resource center gains SA support

By Julia Martinez | November 21, 2016

DeKALB | Asian American Resource Center officials plan to take their resolution for better resources and funding to the Board of Trustees after getting support from the Student Association.The Asian American Resource Center was placed in what the members...

Administrative programs changes to finalize

Administrative programs changes to finalize

By Leah Nicolini | November 21, 2016

DeKALB | President Doug Baker will finalize changes to 236 administrative programs from Program Prioritization Nov. 28.His feedback on the task force reports will be released as the President’s Progress Report. Baker’s recommendations are final, unless...

Students redefine holidays

By Clarissa Hinshaw | November 21, 2016

Sim Chin, director of the International Student and Faculty Office, discusses how international students can celebrate Thanksgiving even though they are native to other countries.

Huskie items discounted for upcoming holidays

By Northern Star staff | November 18, 2016

DeKALB | Holmes Student Center will temporarily mark down prices for NIU insignia and school supplies.The holiday open house sale will run today from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and tomorrow from noon to 4:30 p.m.Electronic items are not included.For more information,...

Students unite against Trump in rally

By Sam Malone | November 18, 2016

DeKALB | After the results of the presidential election were announced, sophomore English major Maggie Hitchcock felt a call to action and founded the Love Trumps Hate Committee.The rally began at 5 p.m. Thursday in the MLK Commons and featured speakers...

Photo poll: Post-election reactions

By Faith Mellenthin | November 17, 2016

Q: What are your reactions to this post-election week?

A: “I think it’s a disaster to be honest," said junior nursing major Diamond Radford. "A disaster because he is going to be the president. People are just making it worse by rioting. Both sides are making it worse, people who did and people who didn’t vote for him.”

Campus organizations rally to demonstrate unity

By Northern Star staff | November 17, 2016

DeKALB | Various NIU organizations have put together a rally to promote unity after the 2016 elections.The rally will run from 5 to 7 p.m. today in the MLK Commons and all are invited to attend.During the rally, there will be a table for people to write...

Administrators chalk for peace

By Madison Kacer | November 17, 2016

DeKALB | Administrators stood in the MLK Commons handing chalk to passersby and encouraging them to write messages of happiness and unity.The initiative, which took place Wednesday, was partially in response to the presidential election, which has struck...

Leon Kincaid, former Student Association Senator, speaks during a Veterans’ Day ceremony Nov. 11, 2014, at a flagpole near Altgeld Hall.

SA moves to dismiss former Senator’s suit

By Northern Star staff | November 17, 2016

Leon Kincaid, former Student Association Senator, speaks during a Veterans’ Day ceremony Nov. 11, 2014, at a flagpole near Altgeld Hall.

The eight students made their way to Springfield Tuesday to lobby for higher education and Monetary Award Program grants pose with a state legislator.

SA lobbies for higher education

By Madison Kacer | November 17, 2016

The eight students made their way to Springfield Tuesday to lobby for higher education and Monetary Award Program grants pose with a state legislator.

Anthropology Department to show rare architecture

By Northern Star staff | November 16, 2016

Mississippian architecture can be found in Illinois along the Mississippi River. Archaeologist Sissel Schroeder, University of Wisconsin-Madison professor, will lead a discussion about this ancient architecture from 7 to 8 p.m. tonight in Cole Hall,...

SA President encourages inclusiveness on campus

SA President encourages inclusiveness on campus

By Courtesy Student Association’s Facebook | November 16, 2016

SA is addressing inclusiveness through its campaign called #ThisIsOurAmerica. Students are encouraged to take a selfie and share their story of when they were a victim or witnessed discrimination or acceptance. Political science major Moriah Tyler participated by writing how others identify her as "black girl" and assume she can dance well and explain slang such as "nappy," according to her Facebook post.

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