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Tina Erickson (left) and her husband Brad Erickson hold hands. Before Tina Erickson collapsed and stopped breathing at the university’s Campus Mail Services Sept. 12, she had no prior health issues, Brad Erickson said. Now she is undergoing tests to reach a diagnosis for what caused her collapse.

NIU employee saves life of coworker, friend

By Jackie Nevarez | October 12, 2014

Gail Smith, 58, shouldn’t have been in the university’s Campus Mail Services when Tina Erickson, 53, collapsed and stopped breathing.On Sept. 12, Erickson and Smith went to lunch and returned to work at about 2 p.m. Tina Erickson is a mailing equipment...

Junior marketing major Taras Lesyk gives a speech on why he should be appointed a senator at large at the Student Association meeting Sunday in the Holmes Student Center, Sky Room. The Student Association appointed nine senators-at-large as well as two Supreme Court justices.

SA Senate full after meeting

By Margaret Maka | October 12, 2014

The Student Association Senate appointed nine senators-at-large to establish a full Senate, as well as two Supreme Court justices Sunday.Elections in September failed to fill the Senate.“This is one of the earliest times that I’ve seen that the Senate...

Police report: Oct. 8 to Oct. 9

By Northern Star Staff | October 12, 2014

The following was taken directly from the University Police. Anyone mentioned is presumed innocent until proved guilty in a court of law. The University Police Department provides police reports on the Web at finfacil.niu.edu/PublicSafety.Wednesday1....

Freshman nursing major Amber Black (right) hands sophomore education major Carsie Barnes a free T-shirt Monday at the Homecoming Kick-Off Rally in the Martin Luther King Jr. Commons. The rally featured free T-shirts, hot dogs, burgers and ice cream made with liquid nitrogen. The rally also served as an opportunity for Homecoming Court candidates to introduce themselves to students.

Homecoming 2014 Events

By Northern Star Staff | October 9, 2014

ThursdayLip Sync Competition will be held at 7 p.m. in the Holmes Student Center.Yell Like Hell Competition will be held at 7 p.m. in the Convocation Center.FridayHomecoming Parade starts at 4:30 p.m. at the intersection of Third Street and Lincoln Highway.Bonfire...

NIU site redesign launched

By Jackie Nevarez | October 8, 2014

The university’s website redesign, featuring navigation changes based on how the site is used, was announced and previewed at University Council before its 9 p.m. Wednesday launch.Web Communications Director Jennice O’Brien said any bugs on the site,...

Police Report: Oct. 6-7

By Northern Star Staff | October 8, 2014

The following was taken directly from the University Police. Anyone mentioned is presumed innocent until proved guilty in a court of law. The University Police Department provides police reports on the Web at finfacil.niu.edu/PublicSafety.Monday1. At...

NIU website revamp to be unveiled tonight

By Northern Star Staff | October 8, 2014

NIU will unveil an updated look to its website, NIU.edu, tonight, according to announcements made at Wednesday's University Council meeting.The website will be out at 9 p.m., with bugs fixed 9:30-9:45 p.m. The new website design received applause from...

Michael Herrera, senior political science major, looks out the window of the Huskie Pup Tuesday. The shuttles run on the sidewalks between the Martin Luther King Jr. Commons and Recreation Center. Three more Pups will be added.

More Huskie Pups to be added

By Margaret Maka | October 7, 2014

Three $18,500 Huskie Pups are expected to roll into campus in the coming weeks after the university’s first 11-passenger shuttle was debuted Friday.The first Pup will ideally run 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, said Belinda Roller, an Architectural...

Homecoming 5K to be held Saturday

By Northern Star Staff | October 7, 2014

Campus Recreation will host its fifth annual Homecoming 5K Run/Walk Saturday.The 5K begins at 7:45 a.m. and starts and ends at the Recreation Center. The race goes around Huskie Stadium and the Convocation Center, through the Outdoor Recreation Sports...

Council looks at changes to bylaws

By Northern Star Staff | October 7, 2014

University Council will look to approve membership changes to the Student Conduct Board today.The approval of the nomination of Linda Styrna-Bostedt, assistant director of Health Services, to replace Victoria Livingston as the supportive professional...

STEMfest looks for student volunteers

By Northern Star Staff | October 7, 2014

NIU STEM is looking for student volunteers to assist at the annual STEMfest Oct. 18 in the Convocation Center.The university’s science, technology, engineering and mathematics departments will host activities and competitions to raise awareness about...

Freshman nursing major Amber Black (right) hands sophomore education major Carsie Barnes a free T-shirt Monday at the Homecoming Kick-Off Rally in the Martin Luther King Jr. Commons. The rally featured free T-shirts, hot dogs, burgers and ice cream made with liquid nitrogen. The rally also served as an opportunity for Homecoming Court candidates to introduce themselves to students.

Candidates for king, queen campaign at kick-off rally

By Harold Myers | October 6, 2014

Homecoming court candidates used the Monday Homecoming Kick-Off Rally as their campaigning platform in preparation for Wednesday’s elections.Homecoming Court candidates used the rally to generate awareness in the student body about the coming elections...