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Blues musician Adam Gussow to give free talk

By Northern Star staff | April 1, 2016

Adam Gussow, blues musician, harmonica instructor and scholar in African American literature and southern studies, will give a free presentation about “Giving it All Away: Race, Locale, and the Transformations of Blues Harmonica Education in the Digital...

NIU to hold Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu In-House Tournament

By Northern Star staff | March 31, 2016

The Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu In-House Tournament will be held today at 5:30 in the Fieldhouse main court, according to a news release.The competition will include club members in a single elimination format.  This will be the first and only event held at...

Student Association to vote for speaker

By Madison Kacer | March 31, 2016

Members of the Student Association Senate will vote on one of three Senate speaker nominees for the upcoming one-year term, which begins after the last Senate session in May.The duties of the senate speaker include leading the legislative branch; allocating...

Police Report: March 21-24

By Northern Star staff | March 31, 2016

The following was taken directly from the NIU Police Department. Anyone mentioned is presumed innocent until proved guilty in a court of law. The NIU Police Department provides police reports online at niu.edu/publicsafety/.

March 21

1. At 10:44 p.m. Feb. 1, credit card fraud and theft $500 and under were reported to have occurred at the Recreation Center. This case was closed by exception March 21.

2. At 2:26 a.m., possession of cannabis less than 30 grams and possession of drug equipment were reported to have occurred at Neptune North. This case was closed by exception.

March 23

3. At 11:41 a.m. March 10, disorderly conduct was reported to have occurred at the New Residence Hall Community Center. This case was opened March 23.

4. At 1:10 p.m., possession of cannabis less than 30 grams was reported to have occurred at New Residence Hall East. This case was closed by exception.

5. At 1:51 p.m., March 22, burglary from motor vehicle was reported to have occurred at Lot W. This case was suspended March 23.

March 24

6. At 8:40 p.m. March 4, forgery was reported to have occurred at the Holmes Student Center. This case was closed by exception March 24.

International Indian student enrollment hits 500

By Leah Nicolini | March 31, 2016

The number of graduate students from India has increased by 50 students since fall 2015 and by 200 students since fall 2014, accounting for 60 percent of the international graduate population.Out of the 4,900 students enrolled in a graduate program at...

Counseling reports high student-to-counselor ratio

By Scott Nicol | March 31, 2016

The NIU Counseling and Consultation Services’ student-to-counselor ratio is 2,061:1, compared to the recommended national ratio of 1,500:1, leaving staffers concerned about the quality of their services.The mission of Counseling and Consultation Services...

Matthew Holmes, Student Association student trustee-elect, (far right) hands out flyers for the One NIU ticket and urges students to vote Wednesday in the Martin Luther King Jr. Commons. The One NIU ticket, with only the presidential position being contested, won the SA Executive Election on Wednesday.

One NIU wins low turnout SA executive elections

By Madison Kacer | March 31, 2016

Matthew Holmes, Student Association student trustee-elect, (far right) hands out flyers for the One NIU ticket and urges students to vote Wednesday in the Martin Luther King Jr. Commons. The One NIU ticket, with only the presidential position being contested, won the SA Executive Election on Wednesday.

Matt Streb, administrative task force co-chair, (left) and George Slotsve, academic task force co-chair, discuss the progress of NIU’s program prioritization efforts at the Faculty Senate meeting Wednesday in the Holmes Student Center, Sky Room.

Program prioritization task force increases meeting hours

By Alexander Chettiath | March 31, 2016

Matt Streb, administrative task force co-chair, (left) and George Slotsve, academic task force co-chair, discuss the progress of NIU’s program prioritization efforts at the Faculty Senate meeting Wednesday in the Holmes Student Center, Sky Room.

Ars Nova Art Show

By Maggie Renfro | March 31, 2016

"A Story of Before and To Be" by NIU student Leyla Puskar is on display at the Ars Nova Art Show on Wednesday in the Art Building, Jack Olson Gallery. The annual Juried Blick Art Materials Ars Nova Exhibition featured student artists from high school...

History of the Week: NIU Professor leads major archeology discovery

By Northern Star staff | March 30, 2016

NIU anthropology professor William Fash directed a team of 12 students through an ancient Mayan city in 1987 where they uncovered 1,200-year-old jade and flint artifacts. Fash had been taking American students to the Copan ruins for the last 10 years...

Career Leadership Expo to help students market themselves

By Northern Star staff | March 30, 2016

Kohl’s will sponsor a Career Leadership Expo 5-8 p.m. Thursday in the Holmes Student Center, Glass Gallery Lounge and Capitol Room.The expo’s purpose is to help students gain tips and tricks for marketing themselves effectively at a “cocktail hour”...

CAB to hold Basketball National Championship Viewing Party

By Northern Star staff | March 30, 2016

The Campus Activities Board will hold a Men's Basketball National Championship Viewing Party 9 p.m. Monday in the Holmes Student Center, Huskie Den.Free pizza and drinks will be served, according to a flier. This event is free and open to the public.Contact...