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Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

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,...

Smoke-Free Campus Task Force asks for input at ‘community conversations’

By Northern Star staff | February 16, 2015

NIU is holding a series of "community conversations" so community members can give feedback on a proposed smoke-free campus policy.The Smoke-Free Campus Task Force has proposed a series of changes -- including banning any smoking on campus, even when...

College of Business holds Pitch with a CAUSE

By Northern Star staff | February 16, 2015

The College of Business is holding the Pitch with a CAUSE competition for anyone who has ideas for social business, according to a news release from the Collegiate Association of Unreasonable Social Entrepreneurs.Idea submissions are due March 6. Full...

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.

Student Association wants role in program prioritization

By Augustin Zehnder | February 16, 2015

The Student Association Senate criticized the exclusion of student input in program prioritization and the shared governance process in a resolution’s first reading Sunday.The resolution, authored by Ben Donovan, SA director of Governmental Affairs,...

Kaitlyn King (left) and Joe Palmer, recipients of the 2014 Forward, Together Forward Scholarship, lay flowers by Gayle Dubowski’s memorial stone at a ceremony Saturday. The ceremony honored those lost when gunman Steven Kazmierczak killed five students before killing himself on Feb. 14, 2008, in Cole Hall. The scholarship is given to students who best embody the qualities of the shooting victims.

Community honors Feb. 14, 2008, victims with moment of silence

By Kelly Bauer | February 16, 2015

The families of the Feb. 14, 2008, shooting victims were accompanied by friends and community members at a quiet remembrance ceremony Saturday.At 3:06 p.m., they listened as NIU’s bell chimed five times. They looked at each name — Gayle Dubowski,...

Student Association Senator Brandon Phillips, author of the bill.

Senate debates adding historian position

By Ashley Morse | February 16, 2015

After a 40-minute debate, the Student Association Senate passed a bill to allow the creation of a SA historian position with a 19-13 vote.The historian will be responsible for archiving minutes, legislation and campaign details of the Senate. The Senate...

Police Reports: Feb. 6-12

By Northern Star staff | February 15, 2015

Feb. 6• At 8 p.m. Jan. 16, possession of cannabis 30 grams and under and possession of drug equipment were reported to have occurred at Neptune North. This case was closed by exception Friday.• At 8 p.m. Sept. 5, battery was reported to have occurred...

Community School of the Arts to host Honors Recital Saturday

By Northern Star staff | February 13, 2015

DeKalb | Recipients of the Community School of the Arts’ Talent Scholarships for Young Musicians will perform at the Annual Honors Recital Saturday in the Music Building, Recital Hall.The free recital begins at 4:30 and is open to he public. The performers...

Ruth Page Center for the Arts to host campus auditions Monday

By Northern Star staff | February 13, 2015

DeKalb | Ruth Page Center for the Arts will hold auditions for a summer dance program 2:30-4 p.m. Monday in Gabel Hall.Registration is $15 and will begin at 2 p.m. The auditions are for a four week professional dance program from June 22 to July 17. The...

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