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March snowfall reaches monthly average of 4.2 inches

By Northern Star staff | March 23, 2015

Accumulating snowfall that produced 3.2 inches of snow in DeKalb stopped at 11 a.m. Monday.The late March snow, which began to blanket the Midwest shortly after 1 a.m., will most likely melt by Wednesday, said NIU meteorologist Gilbert Sebenste. March...

NIU Forensics takes 2nd in division at Novice Nationals Tournament

By Northern Star staff | March 23, 2015

NIU Forensics placed second in the nation in its division at the March 13-15 Novice Nationals Tournament.The team also picked up awards at the Intercollegiate Forensics Association State Tournament. Ben Donovan and Steven Cyhaniuk, who formed a debate...

Calkins STEM scholarship deadline is March 31

By Northern Star staff | March 23, 2015

Students must submit applications for the Richard and Marcy Calkins Scholarship Fund for STEM Students by 11:59 p.m. March 31.Students who are interested in applying for this scholarship must submit applications electronically through the Scholarship...

Treasurer candidate

2015 Treasurer candidate: Marc Calvey

By Alex Nugent | March 23, 2015

Major: Junior finance majorInvolvement: Vice president of Athletics for Red Riot, Investment Club member, Financial Management Association member and Greek and Culture Finance Committee memberQ: Why do you think you are the right candidate for this position?A:...

NIU President Doug Baker discusses Gov. Bruce Rauner’s budget cut proposal to NIU on Feb. 25 at University Council in the Holmes Student Center, Sky Room. Baker said the proposed budget cut of $29.3 million was “not OK,” but he looks forward to the legislative discussion on the budget this summer.

Cuts would cost staff, students: Baker to Illinois Senate

By Jackie Nevarez | March 23, 2015

NIU President Doug Baker said Gov. Bruce Rauner’s 31 percent proposed cut to NIU’s state funding could result in a reduction of 375 faculty and staff members.Baker, along with NIU and student leaders, testified in front of the Illinois Senate Appropriations...

Presidential candidate

2015 Presidential candidate: Benjamin Donovan

By Augustin Zehnder | March 23, 2015

Major: Senior history and political science major and Spanish and philosophy minorInvolvement: SA director of Governmental Affairs, College Democrats president, University Honors Program fellow, Lambda Sigma Sophomore Honor Society senior adviser and...

Student trustee candidate

2015 Student trustee candidate: Raquel Chavez

By Alex Nugent | March 23, 2015

Major: Senior political science and community leadership and civic engagement major and Spanish and Latino Studies minorInvolvement: NIU Model United Nations president, Student Association vice president, Pre-Law Honor Society outreach coordinator and...

Presidential candidate

2015 Presidential candidate: Nathan Lupstein

By Alex Nugent | March 23, 2015

Major: Junior political science major and women’s studies minorInvolvement: Pre-Law Honors Society president, vice president of programming for Campus Activities Board, Men Against Misogyny on Campus president and The Remember Project Board of Directors...

Student Association Senate deputy speaker

2015 Vice presidential candidate: Robert Kreml

By Alex Nugent | March 23, 2015

Major: Senior physics majorInvolvement: New Hall community adviser, Illinois Residence Hall Association banquet chair, communications teaching assistant and community adviser liaison for New HallQ: Why do you think you are the right candidate for this...

(From left) Ben Donovan, Student Association presidential candidate on the Standing for Every Student ticket, listens as Nathan Lupstein,  SA presidential candidate on the Voice of Change ticket, speaks during the candidates night and debate March 19.

Student Association executive candidates share plans at debate

By Ashley Morse | March 23, 2015

The Student Association Executive Elections Candidates Night and Debate allowed for candidates to discuss what the SA could do in light of proposed cuts in state allocation to NIU.The Thursday debate was held between Voice of Change ticket members Nathan...

2015 Vice presidential candidate: Reggie Bates

By Alex Nugent | March 23, 2015

Major: Senior psychology and sociology majorInvolvement: Black Male Initiative president, Neptune Hall community adviser, Black Theatre Workshop student adviser, Campus Activities Board honoree host and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity secretaryQ: Why do you...

Treasurer candidate

2015 Treasurer candidate: Gladys Sanchez

By Alex Nugent | March 23, 2015

Major: Junior special education majorInvolvement: We Care for NIU vice president, NIU College Parents Group treasurer, Career Services intern, Alpha Phi Omega member and Black Student Union memberQ: Why do you think you are the right candidate for this...