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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

College of Law ranked 8th in US

College of Law ranked 8th in US

By Julia Martinez | October 24, 2016
Speed dating event offers s'mores

Homecoming week to end with bonfire

By Northern Star staff | October 21, 2016

Afri-fest to celebrate African culture in three events

By Northern Star staff | October 21, 2016

The African Students Association will host three consecutive days of Afri-fest.An Independence Day Gala will be held at 8 to 11 p.m. Oct. 27 to celebrate the independence day in African countries between July and December. The Gala will be in the Duke...

Union to vote in bargaining officers

By Nicole Scott | October 20, 2016

DeKALB | The election of the United Faculty Alliance union officers Oct. 26 and 27 on the floor level of the Holmes Student Center, will be open for voting to tenure-track and tenured union members.After voting, arrangements will then be made with administrators...

Eugene Dodaro, comptroller general of the United States, speaks about the country's financial state before a presentation for accountancy students at 6 p.m. Wednesday in the Barsema Auditorium."We've been doing a lot of work looking at the student loan programs, and we're particularly concerned with the amount of debt students are having," Dodaro said.

US comptroller talks money at NIU

By Sam Malone | October 20, 2016

Eugene Dodaro, comptroller general of the United States, speaks to accountancy students about government finances Wednesday in Barsema Auditorium.  

Election: Students vote for honesty

By Clarissa Hinshaw | October 20, 2016

DeKALB | Some students have decided to vote for Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump to keep Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton out of office, even though they do not completely agree with Trump’s platforms.Students who plan to vote for...

Community to collect winter wear to help DeKalb residents

By Northern Star staff | October 19, 2016

With cold weather approaching, the city and university are partnering to gather gently used winter clothing that could be distributed around the DeKalb community.The Office of Student Engagement and Experiential Learning's Huskie Service Scholars Program...

Informational sessions to start for future NIU orientation leaders

By Northern Star staff | October 19, 2016

The opportunity to become an orientation leader or program intern for the 2017 year will start 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. today in the Campus Life Building, Room 100. Applicants are required to attend at least one 101 session to learn more about the positions....

NIU celebrates 110th Homecoming parade Thursday

By Northern Star staff | October 19, 2016

Students, alumni and community members are invited to join the Homecoming Parade 7 p.m. Thursday beginning at the NIU Visual Arts building parking lot.In honor of NIU celebrating their 110th Homecoming, this year's theme is "Huskies Through the Decades". The...

New Hall to host Under the Sea dinner

By Northern Star staff | October 19, 2016

NIU Dining Services and Dietetic interns will host "The Little Mermaid" themed dinner 4 to 8 p.m. today in the New Hall Community Center dining hall.The Under the Sea dinner will feature a photo booth, Little Mermaid trivia and raffle prizes. Dinner will...

Traditions continue with homecoming elections

By Northern Star staff | October 18, 2016

Homecoming events continue with voting for the Homecoming Court Elections Wednesday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Center Market in Holmes Student Center.Voting can also be done online from 9 a.m. to 11:59 p.m.Further events will be happening every day until...

3 ways to eat free on campus this week

3 ways to eat free on campus this week

By Northern Star staff | October 18, 2016

1. All students are welcome to Chai Chat 4:30 to 6 p.m. Thursday in Campus Life Building, Room 100. There will be free tea and international snacks.

2. Second-year NIU Law students are invited to a brief pancake breakfast 8 to 11 a.m. Friday in Swen Parson Thurgood Marshall Gallery.

3. Students can enjoy free caramel apples 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday in the Holmes Student Center Promenade Lounge.

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