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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

NIU to hold 25th anniversary of Campus Health and Wellness Fair

By Northern Star staff | March 22, 2016

NIU will hold the 25th anniversary of the annual Campus Health and Wellness Fair 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 30 at the Holmes Student Center, Duke Ellington Ballroom. Free massages, screenings and assessments will be available at the fair, according to an...

Deputy Police Chief Gloria Graham of the Northwestern University Police Department gives the keynote speech at the “Her-Story: Rising Through the Ranks” event Friday.

Women in law enforcement honored at NIU Police event

By Julia Martinez | March 21, 2016

Deputy Police Chief Gloria Graham of the Northwestern University Police Department gives the keynote speech at the “Her-Story: Rising Through the Ranks” event Friday.

Secretary of State services to be available in student center

By Northern Star staff | March 21, 2016

Secretary of State Jesse White's office will be on campus from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. today in the Holmes Student Center, Lower Level.Faculty, students and staff will be able to take advantage of the following driver and vehicle services:• Driver’s license...

$218.7K Lynda.com sees use from 9 percent of NIU

March 21, 2016

Since NIU signed a $218,700, three-year contract with Lynda.com last November, only 9.4 percent of students and employees have accessed their accounts.Lynda.com, a LinkedIn company, is an online video service designed to help individuals learn the skills...

Board lowers maximum Lucinda repair cost by $110K

By Leah Nicolini | March 21, 2016

The estimated cost of the Lucinda Avenue repair was reduced from $550,000 to $440,000 by the Board of Trustees at a Thursday meeting.The repairs will fix a 35-foot misalignment in the Lucinda Avenue extension connecting Lucinda Avenue and Recreation Drive....

Police Report: March 6-8

By Northern Star staff | March 21, 2016

March 61. At 6:50 p.m. Feb. 25, theft $500 and under was reported to have occurred at Neptune West. This case was suspended March 6.March 72. At 1 a.m., battery and criminal damage to property were reported to have occurred at New Residence Hall East....

Student trustee looks to focus on enrollment, campus life issues

By Leah Nicolini | March 21, 2016

Student Trustee James Zanayed has been sworn into the Board of Trustees as a voting member, representing the student body for the remainder of the spring semester.Zanayed, a third-year law student, was nominated and approved by the Student Association...

Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan (D-Chicago) speaks to reporters at the Capitol in Springfield on July 21. Senate Bill 2059 is expected to be reviewed by the Illinois House of Representatives on April 4.

MAP grant bill to make it to House next month

By Alex Chettiath | March 21, 2016

Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan (D-Chicago) speaks to reporters at the Capitol in Springfield on July 21. Senate Bill 2059 is expected to be reviewed by the Illinois House of Representatives on April 4.

Shots fired reported by student center bus turnaround

By Northern Star staff | March 14, 2016

Shots fired were reported to have occurred at the Holmes Student Center bus turnaround today, according to an NIU safety bulletin.At 9:15 p.m. today, NIU and DeKalb police responded to reports of a shot fired near the Holmes Student Center, according...

Heartland Blood Center hopeful for donor turnout

By Northern Star staff | March 11, 2016

Heartland Blood Centers, 2428 Sycamore Road, will hold a blood drive at the Sycamore Fire Department, 535 DeKalb Ave., in hopes of increasing blood donations.The blood drive will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m Saturday. The organization hopes to receive...

Professor appears on TV to present telepressure research

By Madison Kacer | March 11, 2016

Psychology Assistant Professor Larissa Barber appeared on Fox 32 Chicago today to discuss her research findings about the pressure college students feel to respond quickly to cellphone messages.The interview discussed the phenomenon, dubbed by Barber...

Nutrition class to hold employee needs survey

By Northern Star staff | March 11, 2016

A community nutrition class is asking for responses to a needs assessment survey for employees at NIU, according to an NIU news release. The survey will help provide information on employees' nutrition and health needs to help target more relevant materials...

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