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Police Reports: Feb. 13-17

By Northern Star staff | February 19, 2015

Friday• At 8 p.m. Jan. 16, theft $500 and under was reported to have occurred at the Recreation Center. This case was suspended Friday.• At 8 a.m. Feb. 9, residential burglary was reported to have occurred at Stevenson South. At 11:30 p.m. Friday,...

Rauner proposes $29.3M state funding cut to NIU

By Kelly Bauer | February 18, 2015

Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner today proposed a budget that would cut state allocation to NIU by $29.3 million.NIU was allocated about $93 million for Fiscal Year 2015, but that would be cut to about $64 million under Rauner's proposal. The $93 million...

Students look at selfies, their descriptions and encouraging Post-it notes other left behind during the Self-ie-Perspective event Wednesday night in Neptune Central.

Students share insecurities, selfies at upcoming showcase

By Northern Star staff | February 18, 2015

Students will share their selfies and insecurities at the second Self-ie Perspective event Tuesday.Students are encouraged to share their photos and insecurities on a Facebook page where others comment and say why they think each person is beautiful....

Students can learn ins and outs of cellphones at Bring Your Own Device Fair

By Northern Star staff | February 18, 2015

The Division of Information Technology will hold the Bring Your Own Device Fair 12:30-1:30 p.m. Feb. 26 in the Holmes Student Center, Ellington’s Restaurant.Technicians from the Division of Information Technology will help students navigate the functions...

College of Education to screen ‘How to Survive a Plague’

By Northern Star staff | February 18, 2015

College of Education will show the film “How to Survive a Plague” at 6 p.m. Tuesday in the Cole Hall auditorium.“How to Survive a Plague” is a documentary about activists who in the early years of the AIDS epidemic fought for a more balanced public...

NIU police launch interactive emergency training

By Northern Star staff | February 18, 2015

NIU police launched an online learning system Monday that explains how to handle emergency situations.The system, bit.ly/1FpYOvZ, includes interactive presentations for evacuation planning, weather emergencies and responses to violent encounters, among...

Huskie Alternative Breaks holds grilled cheese fundraiser

By Northern Star staff | February 18, 2015

Huskie Alternative Breaks will hold Grilled Cheese Fundraiser 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. today in the Campus Life Building lobby.Grilled cheese sandwiches will be available for $2.00 and each extra topping is 50 cents. Toppings include bacon, tomato and avocado....

Outdoor Adventures holds kayaking clinic

By Northern Star staff | February 17, 2015

Outdoor Adventures will hold a kayaking clinic 6:30-8:30 p.m. today and Monday at the Gabel Hall pool.This free event is for those who want to join Outdoor Adventures on kayak trips but do not know how to kayak, said trip leader Kyle Anderson. The meeting...

Basketball game attendees have chance to win $400 scholarship

By Northern Star staff | February 17, 2015

Students who attend the Saturday men's basketball game have a chance to win a $400 scholarship.Athletics has held more giveaways and events during games as a way to encourage student attendance, and a Hawaii vacation giveaway is ongoing. Morris White,...

Black Student Union holds Mr. & Miss. Freshman Pageant

By Northern Star staff | February 17, 2015

The Black Student Union will hold the Mr. & Miss. Freshman Pageant on Saturday.The event is 7 p.m. in the Holmes Student Center, Duke Ellington Ballroom. Entry is free. 2.21.15 @ 7pm in the Duke! ❤️ pic.twitter.com/HX0VX8ajuo — Black...

Alumni Association holds computer science networking event

By Northern Star staff | February 17, 2015

The Alumni Association will hold a networking night for computer science alumni 5:30-7:30 p.m. Feb. 26 at Five Roses Pub, 5509 Park Place in Rosemont.Appetizers and the first drink will be free as a courtesy, according to the the alumni association website....

Residence Hall Association holds Wellness Week events

By Northern Star staff | February 16, 2015

The Residence Hall Association will be hold Wellness Week Feb. 23 to Feb. 27.• Monday: RHA General Assembly Meeting ... with a Twist 9-10:30 p.m. in New Hall, Swing Space• Tuesday: Are you the Biggest Loser? 7-9 p.m. in Stevenson C Hall Basement,...