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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

Huskie Alternative Breaks to hold Nicaragua trip

By Northern Star staff | February 9, 2016

Huskie Alternative Breaks will hold its international alternative break May 15-22 in Nicaragua to do volunteer work, according to an NIU news release. The trip’s theme is “Rural Education in a Developing Country” and students will be able to assist...

Center for Southeast Asian Studies to hold Spring 2016 Lecture Series

By Northern Star staff | February 9, 2016

The Center for Southeast Asian Studies will hold "Rescuing Vanishing Art: Reverse Glass Painting in Mainland Southeast Asia" noon Feb. 19 in the Campus Life Building, Room 100.This event will resume the Center for Southeast Asian Studies’ Spring 2016...

Career Services seeks nominations for Applauding Excellence in Student Career Success Awards

By Northern Star staff | February 9, 2016

Career Services is seeking nominations of undergraduate students for the Applauding Excellence in Student Career Success Awards.About 10 undergraduate students, who must be nominated by a faculty or staff member, will be recognized for their achievements...

Southeast Asia Club to hold Lunar New Year Celebration

By Northern Star staff | February 8, 2016

The Southeast Asia Club will hold Lunar New Year Celebration to celebrate the Year of the Monkey 6-8 p.m. today in Cole Hall.A meet, greet and eat mixer will begin the event from 6-6:30 p.m. followed by a New Year’s Blessing and Chant by Bhikkhu Thich...

Career Services to hold Educators’ Job Fair

By Northern Star staff | February 8, 2016

Career Services will hold the NIU Educators’ Job Fair on Feb. 22 at the Convocation Center.The fair consists of two sessions: one open session and one for pre-scheduled interviews by invitation only, for NIU students, alumni, staff and faculty, and...

Trustees Cherilyn Murer and Robert Boey talk about the importance of using art in the process of bettering campus life during a March 27, 2014, Board of Trustees meeting. The Board of Trustees Governance Ad Hoc Committee approved Student Association President Nathan Lupstein’s recommendation to allow the SA president to appoint a student trustee during Thursday’s meeting.

Board of Trustees gives OK for appointment of student trustee

By Leah Nicolini | February 8, 2016

Trustees Cherilyn Murer and Robert Boey talk about the importance of using art in the process of bettering campus life during a March 27, 2014, Board of Trustees meeting. The Board of Trustees Governance Ad Hoc Committee approved Student Association President Nathan Lupstein’s recommendation to allow the SA president to appoint a student trustee during Thursday’s meeting.

Boards prohibited in residence halls

Boards prohibited in residence halls

By YouTube | February 8, 2016

A hoverboard explodes in a video uploaded by YouTube user BuleBritish. Hoverboards have been known to “burst into flames,” according to a Wednesday news release by the Office of the State Fire Marshal. The office is warning Illinois residents of the...

Police Report: Jan. 27 to Feb. 2

By Northern Star staff | February 8, 2016

Jan. 271. At 5:51 p.m. Dec. 22, deceptive practices were reported to have occurred at 20 N. 4179th Road, Mendota. This case was suspended Jan. 27.2. At 11 p.m., possession of cannabis 30 grams and under and possession of drug equipment were reported to...

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...

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