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Photo Poll: MAP Grants

By Satta Kendor | January 29, 2016

Freshman psychology major Briana StaleyQ: Why is receiving the MAP Grant important to you?A: Not all financial aid pays for everything and it’s like the MAP Grant helps pay for everything else.Q: How long have you received the MAP Grant?A: Entire college...

Quintonio LeGrier’s mother Janet Cooksey thanks everyone who was in attendance for the memorial honoring deceased former NIU students Quintonio LeGrier and Joseph Graves.

Family, friends honor LeGrier, Graves at memorial

By Leah Nicolini | January 28, 2016

Quintonio LeGrier’s mother Janet Cooksey thanks everyone who was in attendance for the memorial honoring deceased former NIU students Quintonio LeGrier and Joseph Graves.

NIU Police to seek federal charges against man arrested for bomb hoax

By Alex Chettiath | January 28, 2016

NIU will be pursuing federal charges against the man arrested for the Oct. 8 bomb threat hoax, NIU Police Chief Tom Phillips said at Wednesday’s Faculty Senate meeting.The bomb threat was confirmed at 6:45 p.m. Oct. 8 and NIU Police evacuated and closed...

Shaiquale Thompson (left), junior child development major, and junior biology major Jackie Tulian wait for their bus outside of the Holmes Student Center on Friday. ETA Spot, a new tracking app for the HuskieLine, is now available on iTunes and on the Android App store.

Student Association debuts HuskieLine GPS

By Ashley Morse | January 28, 2016

Shaiquale Thompson (left), junior child development major, and junior biology major Jackie Tulian wait for their bus outside of the Holmes Student Center on Friday. ETA Spot, a new tracking app for the HuskieLine, is now available on iTunes and on the Android App store.

Christopher Kurszewski, master electrician of the School of Theatre and Dance, cleans graffiti in the sound room of the Holmes Student Center, Diversions Lounge. The graffiti happened some time between Friday and Sunday, said NIU Spokesman Joe King.

Graffiti discovered inside Diversions Lounge

By Alexander Chettiath | January 28, 2016

Graffiti covers audio equipment in the Holmes Student Center, Diversions Lounge. Christopher Kurszewski, master electrician of the School of Theatre and Dance, said he estimates the damage to be around $300.

NIU has sufficient funds for fiscal year despite budget impasse

By Northern Star staff | January 28, 2016

Gov. Bruce Rauner delivered his State of the State on Wednesday, where he urged the General Assembly to make a bipartisan effort in approving a budget.Illinois is now in a seven-month deadlock as the Republican governor and Democratic leaders continue...

Police Report: Dec. 9-11

By Northern Star staff | January 28, 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/.Dec. 91. At 10 a.m. Oct. 21,...

Monster Truck Nationals to return to Convocation Center

By Northern Star staff | January 27, 2016

The Monster Truck Nationals will return to NIU at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 6 in the Convocation Center.Five of the world’s best monster trucks will be at the event, including Bigfoot, the original monster truck, according to the Convocation Center’s website....

Graduation application deadline approaching for undergraduates

By Northern Star staff | January 27, 2016

The last day to apply for May graduation is Monday, according to the Registration and Record Division of Academic Affairs website.Students who are graduating in August, but wish to walk in the May commencement ceremony, must also apply by Monday. Graduate...

Douglas Hall residents protest the residence hall's weekend food service policy in a photo published in the Northern Star on Jan. 26, 1976.

History of the Week: Students hold protest for closed dining hall

By Northern Star staff | January 27, 2016

Douglas Hall residents protest the residence hall's weekend food service policy in a photo published in the Northern Star on Jan. 26, 1976.

Duos can test their knowledge of one another during Love Games auditions

By Northern Star staff | January 26, 2016

Campus Activity Board will hold auditions for Love Games from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday in the Holmes Student Center, Capitol Room.Love Games tests the knowledge between best friends, siblings and couples to see how much they know about each...

Practice interviews to be hosted by Career Services

By Northern Star staff | January 26, 2016

Career Services will hold Practice Interview Week from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. through Thursday in the Campus Life Building, room 260.Students can learn interviewing skills they can use while seeking internships and jobs, according to Career Services’...