Skip to Main Content
Advertisement
 
Ensure student journalism survives. Donate today.
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

Long Island Medium to engage audience in show

By Northern Star staff | April 15, 2016

Medium Theresa Caputo, star of TLC's "Long Island Medium," is coming to the NIU Convocation Center at 7 p.m. Sunday.Caputo is a reality television medium and will appear live to share personal experiences and describe how her ability works through engagements...

Prism accepts student submissions on LGBT life

By Northern Star staff | April 14, 2016

Editor's note: This article was edited for AP Style after publication.Prism, NIU’s student-run LGBT organization, is accepting submissions for The Pride Letter, an NIU publication that highlights LGBT life, equality and issues encountered by students.According...

Students raise money for homeless veterans

Students raise money for homeless veterans

By Xavier Ortega | April 14, 2016

Richard Ward (left), senior public health major, barbecues hot dogs for the NIU Veterans Association on Wednesday in the Martin Luther King Jr. Commons. Ward, NIU Veterans Association public affairs officer, plans to camp out for 24 hours. The association raised more than $2,000 last year and hopes to raise at least $2,000 this year.

Student receives $1,000 scholarship

By Julia Martinez | April 14, 2016

DeKalb | Freshmen biology major Daphne Voorhis has been selected as the Supportive Professional Staff Council scholarship recipient for the 2016-17 academic year.The scholarship awards $1,000 to a full-time, degree-seeking NIU student who is a child or...

Police Report: April 7-9

By Northern Star staff | April 14, 2016

April 71. At 4:30 p.m. April 6, theft $500 and under was reported to have occurred at Gabel Hall. This case was opened April 7.2. At 3:29 p.m., possession of cannabis 30 grams and under was reported to have occurred at Grant North. This case was closed...

Students lobby for higher ed funding

By Madison Kacer | April 14, 2016

Thirteen NIU students travelled to Springfield on Wednesday to participate in a lobbying event that addressed the state budget impasse and funding of Monetary Award Program grants.The event was organized by the Student Association in response to the state...

History of the Week: Fire strikes Amber Manor

By Northern Star staff | April 13, 2016

Six apartments were damaged and three were injured in an accidental fire that took place on the afternoon of April 16, 2009. The fire caused $30,000 worth of damage to the Amber Manor Apartments, 833 Ridge Drive.At 3:30 p.m. April 16, 2009, DeKalb firefighters...

GSRC to hold LGBTQ Sexual Health and Crafts event

By Northern Star staff | April 13, 2016

The Gender and Sexuality Resource Center will hold a queer-centered sexual health program 5:30 p.m. today in Neptune Hall, Northeast/Southeast Room.Participants are invited to craft barriers for diverse bodies as well as create a "barrier carrier,"...

Military and Post-Traditional Student Services to hold Post-Trad Appreciation week

By Northern Star staff | April 13, 2016

Military and Post-Traditional Student Services will hold its annual Post-Trad Appreciation week Tuesday to April 22.This event celebrates the impact all adult students, military students, transfers, commuters and student parents have on campus.This first...

DeKalb County's Vinny's Pizza is one of the 25 participating locations. 

DeKalb County’s Restaurant Week comes to an end

By Northern Star staff | April 12, 2016

DeKalb County's Vinny's Pizza is one of the 25 participating locations. 

Mortar Board Society to hold lecture on mentorship and the importance of genius

By Northern Star staff | April 12, 2016

La Vonne I. Neal, associate vice president of process improvement and operational effectiveness, will host a lecture 4-6 p.m. April 19 at the Holmes Student Center, Lincoln Room.The multimedia presentation will include topics cultivating the ideas of...

Sycamore Light Depot to feature NIU Time Arts students

By Northern Star staff | April 12, 2016

The DeKalb County Foundation and Give Local DeKalb County will hold the Sycamore Depot Light Show 8:30 p.m. May 3 at the DeKalb County Foundation, 475 DeKalb Ave. in Sycamore.Featured in the show will be artwork made by NIU Time Arts Animation students,...

Sign In

Register

Reset Password

Please enter your username or email address, you will receive a link to create a new password via email.