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Storify: Huskie fans react to football win

By Northern Star staff | September 14, 2015

Fans share their excitement after the Huskies defeated Murray State 57-26 on Saturday. NIU will head to Columbus, Ohio, on Sept. 19 to take on Big Ten powerhouse Ohio State. [View the story "Huskie fans react to football win" on Storify]

A partially reconstructed Stevens Building is seen Sunday outside of Zulauf Hall. Maintenance for the Stevens Building, which will include covering certain areas of the construction site and heating, may cost up to $50,000, said Alan Phillips, vice president of Administration and Finance.

Stevens Building could have delays

By Alexander Chettiath | September 14, 2015

Junior theatre major Julian Serna said it is a “bummer” that he has to cross campus to attend his theatre classes.“I’ve had classes at McMurry Hall, then right after that at Graham Hall, so I have to hightail it across campus,” Serna said.Serna...

Police Report: Sept. 9-10

By Northern Star staff | September 14, 2015

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/.Wednesday1. At 12:02 a.m.,...

NIU swim wants Division 1 restoration

By Margaret Maka | September 14, 2015

A group of students have begun a journey to return D1 swimming to NIU.The club NIU Swimming was approved through Huskie Link, NIU’s social media website for clubs, on Wednesday. NIU had a D1 swim team that started in the 1960s, but ended in 2001. Caleb...

SA Senator charged with open container

By Northern Star staff | September 11, 2015

Student Association Senator Giuseppe Lagioia, 19, of DeKalb, was charged with open container upon public way Aug. 23.Lagioia serves as a senator to District 1, which encompasses students residing in university-provided housing, according to the SA Bylaws.Lagioia...

This week in photos: Sept. 3-10

This week in photos: Sept. 3-10

By Keith Hernandez | September 10, 2015

The Supermileage team’s Huskie Rocket is seen during the College of Engineering and Engineering Technology’s Welcome Day Picnic on Sept. 9 outside of the Engineering Building.

Center for Black Studies searching for Neighborhood Block Party volunteers

By Northern Star staff | September 10, 2015

The Center for Black Studies is looking for volunteers for the second annual Neighborhood Block Party.The Neighborhood Block party is an opportunity for students to participate in activities that promote inclusiveness and involvement, said graduate assistant...

Dramatic Studios to hold 9/11 walk, performances

By Northern Star staff | September 10, 2015

Dramatic Studios Inc. will hold Walk of Silence on Friday in honor of 9/11 victims.Participants will meet at the Holmes Student Center’s seating area around Subway at 8:45 p.m. and will march to the East Lagoon at 9:11 p.m., said Jason Warrior, founder...

Police Report: Sept. 3-8

By Northern Star staff | September 10, 2015

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/.Sept. 31. At 2:28 p.m. Aug....

SA Senate candidates prepare for elections

By Alexander Chettiath | September 10, 2015

Around 100 people showed up to Tuesday and Wednesday’s mandatory Student Association Senate candidate meetings in anticipation for the Sept. 29 and 30 election.“The meetings are for candidates who want to run in the Student Association Senate elections,”...

Chief Information Officer Brett Coryell talks to faculty during a University Council meeting Sept. 9. The information technology department spends around $750,000 a year on printing, Coryell said.

Coryell: IT to cut down on printer usage, costs

By Margaret Maka | September 10, 2015

Students, faculty and staff may see less printers next year as NIU plans to cut down on the amount of material printed to save costs.Departments will have the option to consolidate all of their personal printers into fewer print devices, Chief Information...

Enrollment falls by almost 500

By Keith Hernandez | September 10, 2015

When NIU President Doug Baker announced a 2.3 percent decrease in 2015 fall enrollment at a University Council meeting Wednesday, he said it was significantly lower than expected.Fall numbers have dropped by more than 3,700 since 2010, but 2015 has seen...