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Loved ones of the five victims of the Feb. 14, 2008, shootings put roses on the Cole Hall memorial during the wreath-laying ceremony in 2013.

Moment of silence to be held to honor Feb. 14, 2008, shooting victims

By Northern Star staff | January 28, 2015

A moment of silence will be held for the victims of the Feb. 14, 2008, shooting, on that date this year, according to an NIU Today news release.The tolling of five bells will occur at 3:06 p.m., according to the release, in remembrance of the five students...

Student leaders required to attend SILD workshops

By Northern Star staff | January 28, 2015

All funded student organizations are required to have at least one executive board member attend one upcoming Student Involvement and Leadership Development workshop.General members of organizations are also welcome to attend the events. The workshops...

Career Services hosts ABCs workshop to help students find internships

By Northern Star staff | January 28, 2015

Career Services will hold the ABCs of Getting an Internship Workshop 4:30-6 p.m. Feb. 9 in the Holmes Student Center, Capital Room, according to Career Services' twitter.Employers and former interns will share advice on finding an internship. The first...

NIU-Rockford campus to help with health insurance signup

By Northern Star staff | January 27, 2015

Non-profit organizations and government departments will team up Thursday to host a health insurance enrollment event at NIU-Rockford.Certified assistants at the campus, 8500 E. State St. in Rockford, will provide free in-person help for people to enroll...

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NIU student faces charges after showering woman reported being grabbed in Neptune: cops

By Northern Star staff | January 27, 2015

A person has been charged with criminal trespass and disorderly conduct following a woman's report that she was grabbed by a man in a ski mask while showering in Neptune Hall, according to an NIU safety bulletin.A suspect was being interviewed in the...

Recreation Center offers lifeguard course information at free event

By Northern Star staff | January 27, 2015

Students will be able to learn about lifeguard certification courses at a Wednesday event at Gabel Hall's pool.The event, which runs 6-7 p.m., will also feature lifeguard skill challenges with prizes.Another lifeguard skill challenges event will be held...

NIU Cares Day priority site registration ends Friday

By Northern Star staff | January 27, 2015

Priority registration for project sites for NIU Cares Day will end Friday.NIU Cares Day pairs individuals and NIU groups with volunteer and charity projects in DeKalb. Local groups and individuals in need of help to finish projects have until Friday to...

Police Report: Jan. 21-22

By Northern Star staff | January 26, 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 atfinfacil.niu.edu/PublicSafety.Wednesday1. At 12:50...

VP Ray Alden to leave NIU for Touro University Nevada

By Northern Star staff | January 26, 2015

Ray Alden, vice president for International Affairs, has resigned effective March 31 and accepted the position of provost at Touro University Nevada in Henderson.Alden served as the vice president and provost at the University of Nevada in Las Vegas until...

Suspect identified, interviewed for alleged attempted assault at Neptune: cops

By Northern Star staff | January 26, 2015

Police are interviewing a person they suspect grabbed a woman's arm while she was showering Sunday in Neptune Hall, according to an NIU safety bulletin.The victim said she was in the shower of a third floor bathroom when a person grabbed her arm, according...

Ben Donovan, Student Association director of Governmental Affairs, talks to senators at a Jan. 25 SA Senate meeting about a proposal to lower DeKalb’s bar entry age from 21 to 20. Donovan said the SA will give a statement about the idea at today’s City Council meeting.

Lower bar entry age gaining support: Student Association

By Ashley Morse | January 26, 2015

The Student Association Senate held a reading and discussion Sunday for a resolution to support lowering the entrance age to bars from 21 to 20 in DeKalb.Ben Donovan, Student Association director of Governmental Affairs, said the SA is aiming to change...

Manspreading hits Huskie Bus Line

By Kristin Maglabe | January 25, 2015

“Manspreading” and improper commuter etiquette has not gone unnoticed by some Huskie Bus riders.Manspreading refers to when people spread their legs and put their belongings on vacant bus seats. This results in a lack of seats on crowded buses.Though...