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The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

NIU offers degrees at Rock Valley College

By Julia Martinez | October 6, 2016

ROCKFORD, Ill. | Rock Valley College in Rockford has partnered with NIU to start an engineering program this semester that offers courses for students to earn a NIU bachelor’s and master’s degree in engineering, technology, aerospace and manufacturing...

This tab collection box is located in the lobby of the Student Life Building.

Fundraiser sets goal for end of year

By Nancy Galan | October 6, 2016

This tab collection box is located in the lobby of the Student Life Building.

NIU safety report sums up criminal offenses

NIU safety report sums up criminal offenses

By Infographic by Leah Nicolini | October 6, 2016

NIU’s 2016-17 Annual Safety and Security Report was published Friday to comply with the Clery Act, which requires all colleges and universities that receive federal financial aid to disclose crimes which occurred on or near campus. Go to niu.edu/clery/ to see the full report. *The offenses listed under the VAWA offenses were categorized as forcible sex offenses, non-forcible sex offenses and aggravated assault in the 2013-14 report.

Celebrate National Do Something Nice Day

Celebrate National Do Something Nice Day

By Xavier Ortega | October 5, 2016

Today is National Do Something Nice Day. NIU students recall nice things people have done for them.

Campus Recreation to host Battleship trivia

By Northern Star staff | October 5, 2016

Campus Recreation invites students to join Battleship trivia noon to 2 p.m at Neptune Central. The goal of this event is to test fitness, wellness and health knowledge.For more information contact Sharon Moskowitz, fitness and wellness graduate assistant...

Organization of the week - Alpha Psi Lambda

Organization of the week – Alpha Psi Lambda

By Northern Star staff | October 4, 2016

Student wins prizes from scavenger hunt

By Leah Nicolini | October 3, 2016

DeKALB | After five hours of hunting, feelings of frustration overwhelmed sophomore business major Luke Graham as he searched for a hand-sized medallion.Graham felt certain he’d be the one to find it after inadvertently practicing for this occasion...

The Huskie Food Pantry gets vegetables from the DeKalb County Community Gardens.

Huskie Food Pantry looks for sustainability

By Kristen Lookingland | October 3, 2016

The Huskie Food Pantry gets vegetables from the DeKalb County Community Gardens.

Sophomore biology major Daniela Bravo (left) and sophomore nursing major Kayli Holden (right), write letters to inmates. This station at Day in the Life of a Prisoner asked students send hope to inmates in the form of letters.

Students learn about prison

By Sam Malone | October 3, 2016

Sophomore biology major Daniela Bravo (left) and sophomore nursing major Kayli Holden (right), write letters to inmates. This station at Day in the Life of a Prisoner asked students send hope to inmates in the form of letters.

SA Senate approves diversity bill

By Julia Martinez | October 3, 2016

Correction: The Northern Star mistakenly reported the human diversity requirement would require one credit to fulfill the requirements. However, the human diversity requirement can be fulfilled with three credit hours or a non-course-based action.DeKALB...

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