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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

Police Reports: Jan. 23-27

By Northern Star staff | January 28, 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 www.niu.edu/publicsafety/.Friday1. At 4:32 p.m.,...

NIU’s enrollment, retention falls: ‘Our enrollments are not where they need to be,’ Baker says

By Northern Star staff | January 28, 2015

NIU's enrollment and fall to spring retention has fallen when compared to last spring's numbers.Enrollment stands at 19,000 students, down 507 students from last spring. Retention between the fall and spring fell 1.2 percent to 87 percent.NIU President...

Casting call: CAB looks for musicians, dancers and more for ’90s night

By Northern Star staff | January 28, 2015

Students will be able to try out for the Campus Activities Board's '90s Tribute show at Thursday and Friday casting calls.Auditions are 7-11 p.m. Thursday and Friday in the Holmes Student Center, Heritage Room. To sign up for an audition or for more information,...

Alumna Catherine Squires to work on alumni relations as new vice president of University Advancement

Alumna Catherine Squires to work on alumni relations as new vice president of University Advancement

By Northern Star staff | January 28, 2015

Alumna Catherine Squires has been named the vice president for University Advancement.Squires must be approved by the Board of Trustees, which next meets March 12, and would begin May 1, according to an NIU news release. Squires will "be responsible for...

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...

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