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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 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...

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’...

LeGrier 911 Audio Released

LeGrier 911 Audio Released

By Northern Star staff | January 26, 2016
Student Association director of Public Affairs

#NoShameCampaign Asks for Submissions

By Northern Star staff | January 26, 2016

The Student Association has begun the next step in its #NoShameCampaign by promoting the hashtag on social media.The SA’s #NoShameCampaign aims to eliminate the negative stigma attached to seeking mental health counseling, according to a Jan. 22 Northern...

Prism to hold spring semester pizza party

By Northern Star staff | January 26, 2016

Prism will hold a Spring 2016 Kick-off Pizza Party 9-10:30 p.m. today in the Holmes Student Center, Heritage Room.Prism is NIU’s student-run LGBT organization that holds events such as the Gay Jam variety show and the Day of Silence/Night of Noise,...

I fell in love with this picture. Rocky Balboa , portrayed by Sylvester Stallone, is a family name in my house. This poster felt so comfortable. (Price: $8.95)

Student Involvement and Leadership Development poster sale

January 26, 2016

I fell in love with this picture. Rocky Balboa , portrayed by Sylvester Stallone, is a family name in my house. This poster felt so comfortable. (Price: $8.95)

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