Skip to Main Content

Northern Star

 

Advertisement

 

 
Northern Star

Northern Illinois University’s student media since 1899

 

Ensure student journalism survives. Donate today.

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

NIU Student Association executive elections debate 2015: play by play in tweets

By Northern Star staff | March 23, 2015

Get a play by play of the 2015 NIU Student Association executive elections debate. // <![CDATA[ // ]]> [View the story "NIU Student Association executive elections debate 2015" on Storify]

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:...

Police Report: March 17-19

By Northern Star staff | March 22, 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/.Tuesday• At 10 p.m. March...

Charles Fischer, Graham Crackers Comics owner, looks for comic for a customer April 21 at Graham Crackers Comics, 901 Lucinda Ave.

‘Magic: The Gathering’ event to raise money for Alpha Phi Omega’s annual Duck Race

By Northern Star staff | March 20, 2015

Graham Crackers Comics and Alpha Phi Omega will hold Friday Night Magic 7 p.m. to midnight April 3 at Graham Crackers Comics, 901 Lucinda Ave.Friday Night Magic is a charity event featuring the trading card game “Magic: The Gathering.” There is a...

Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures to hold two more Brown Bag Lunches

By Northern Star staff | March 19, 2015

The Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures will hold two more events for its spring Brown Bag Lunches on Thursday and April 15.The Brown Bag Lunches are a series of speaking events that allow attendees to learn about a variety of research topics....

Secretary of State’s office to offer on-campus driver services

By Northern Star staff | March 19, 2015

The Secretary of State’s office will offer on-campus driver and vehicle services Monday.Services will be offered 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Holmes Student Center, lower level. The following services will be available to the public:• Driver’s license...

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.

Baker to Legislature: Rauner’s $29M cut to NIU would mean staff reductions, financial aid cuts, tuition hikes

By Northern Star staff | March 19, 2015

NIU President Doug Baker said Gov. Bruce Rauner’s 31 percent proposed budget cut to NIU 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 Higher Education...

Student Association seeks ways to help student veterans

Student Association seeks ways to help student veterans

By Keith Hernandez | March 19, 2015

A Student Association senator wants to hear from student veterans about their mental health after the SA Senate demanded NIU fill a vacant counseling position.SA Senator Leon Kincaid began discussing ways to make counseling resources known to student...

Bridges to Employment

Bridges to Employment

By Ryan Ocasio | March 18, 2015

Graduate student Curtis Miller (left) speaks with Gary Jenson, assistant adjutant of the American Legion Department of Illinois, during the Bridges to Employment event Wednesday in Altgeld Hall. Student veterans had the opportunity to listen to a veteran...

Police Report: March 12-16

By Northern Star staff | March 18, 2015

March 12• At 2:19 a.m., Haley Tadd, 18, of DeKalb, was charged with possession of cannabis 30 grams and under reported to have occurred at 100 W. Lincoln Highway. At the same time and place, possession of drug equipment was reported to have occurred....

LGBTQ Awareness Month Schedule

By Northern Star staff | March 18, 2015

Ask a Lesbian!9-11 p.m. April 1Holmes Student Center, Room 505 ...But You Don't Look Sick: A primer on invisible disabilities in the LGBT+ community6-7:30 p.m. April 6Holmes Student Center, Room 506 11th annual Ally awards2:30-4 p.m. April 8Holmes Student...

NIU Mock Trial to compete in national championship

By Northern Star staff | March 18, 2015

The NIU Mock Trial team will proceed to the American Mock Trial Association National Championship Tournament on Friday at the Kane County Courthouse in Geneva.The Mock Trial team made university history by going undefeated after its victory last month...