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State warns of hoverboard dangers

State warns of hoverboard dangers

By Satta Kendor | February 8, 2016

In agreement with NIU’s ban, the Office of the State Fire Marshal is warning Illinois residents of the dangers of hoverboards because they have been known to “burst into flames,” according to a Wednesday news release.NIU banned the use and storage...

SA votes, fills 5 vacant positions

By Maxwell Bisaillon | February 8, 2016

Clarification: The Northern Star reported the Student Association Senate heard a presentation by each senator at large candidate then held a closed-door discussion and vote.To clarify, each senator at large candidate was asked to leave the room, but the...

Board asks for breakdown of enrollment numbers

By Leah Nicolini | February 8, 2016

NIU enrollment for the past four years, including both fall and spring semesters. Read more at bit.ly/1TgevwO.

Sigma Gamma Rho and Iota Phi Theta to hold Black Love Masquerade Ball

By Northern Star staff | February 5, 2016

The Zeta NU Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc. and the Beta Nu Chapter of Iota Phi Theta Fraternity Inc. will hold a Black Love Masquerade Ball Saturday 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. in the Holmes Student Center, Regency Room.“We’re kind of going with the...

NIU alumna to take on Making a Murderer star’s case

By Northern Star staff | February 5, 2016

Correction: The Northern Star incorrectly reported NIU Alumna Kathleen Zellner graduated in 1983. Zellner graduated in 1981.NIU Alumna Kathleen Zellner, who graduated in 1983, will take on Making a Murderer star Steven Avery as a client, according...

Campus Activities Board to hold 2000’s tribute show auditions

By Northern Star staff | February 4, 2016

Campus Activities Board will hold auditions for 106th and NIU: 2000’s Tribute 5-7 p.m. Feb. 23 in the Holmes Student Center, Duke Ellington ballroom and 6-8 p.m. Feb. 24 in the Holmes Student Center, Carl Sandburg auditorium.The tribute show, which...

Deadlines upcoming for research opportunities USOAR, SROP and SEF

By Northern Star staff | February 4, 2016

Students can join the Summer Research Opportunities Program (SROP), Undergraduate Special Opportunities in Artistry & Research (USOAR) or the Student Engagement Fund (SEF) if you are looking to start an independent research project, are interested...

Enrollment hits below 20K, lowest in 34 years

By Alexander Chettiath | February 4, 2016

NIU’s total spring enrollment is down 2.5 percent from fall 2015 when enrollment was 20,130, NIU President Doug Baker said at a University Council meeting Wednesday.NIU has seen a steady decline in enrollment since 2009 when total enrollment was 24,424....

Police report: Jan. 20 to Jan 26

By Northern Star staff | February 4, 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/.Jan. 201. At 6 p.m. Sept. 12,...

Polls open for early voting in DeKalb

By Scott Nicol | February 4, 2016

Polls for the general primaries open for early voting today, with the ballot consisting of the presidential primaries and any open seat in local and state government positions.Daejzonna Muschamp, senior political science major and BallotReady intern,...

Study Abroad Office to hold Study Abroad Fair

By Northern Star staff | February 3, 2016

The Study Abroad Office will hold the Spring Study Abroad Fair 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 11 in the Holmes Student Center, Glass Gallery.Representatives from the Study Abroad Office will be available to answer questions about study abroad programs offered...

Career Services to hold federal jobs workshop

By Northern Star staff | February 3, 2016

Military and Post-Traditional Student Services and Career Services will hold the Federal Jobs and Networking event Tuesday from 9 a.m. to noon in the Holmes Student Center, Heritage Room.The workshop on how to apply for federal jobs will include information...