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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

NIU President Doug Baker discusses pension and the statement sent to the Illinois Supreme Court during University Council in May in the Holmes Student Center’s Sky Room.

Visits to Klaper rise: UC report

By Jackie Nevarez | December 2, 2014

The Ombudsperson Annual Report, which includes details on the 604 individuals who visited the ombudsperson from May 2013 to May 2014, will be presented at University Council today.The ombudsperson, located on the sixth floor of the Holmes Student Center,...

In Case You Missed It: Fall 2014

In Case You Missed It: Fall 2014

By Rachel Scaman | December 2, 2014

Sept. 22: Bus routes change for safetyHuskie buses were moved back to the turnaround on the west side of the Holmes Student Center due to pedestrian safety concerns on Sept. 29.The bus turnaround was moved to a strip east of the Holmes Student Center...

Research Rookies gives students early start on research projects

Research Rookies gives students early start on research projects

By Ryan Ocasio | December 2, 2014

Pre-medicine student Jessica Cox (left) and other Research Rookies are recognized during the Research Rookies Reception Monday in Altgeld Hall auditorium. Cox works with biological sciences professor Karen Samonds researching bat fossils from Madagascar that are between 5 and 10 million years old.

$1 tickets available for canned goods

By Northern Star Staff | December 1, 2014

Hoops for Soups will allow participants to watch the Dec. 17 women’s basketball game for a canned good and $1.Anyone who attends the 7 p.m. Dec. 17 basketball game versus Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville in the Convocation Center can donate...

Employees eligible for 100 free tickets

By Northern Star Staff | December 1, 2014

Faculty and staff are eligible to receive one free ticket to the MAC Championship game, which is Friday at Ford Field in Detroit.One hundred free tickets are available to employees who call 815-752-6800 or go to the ticket office at the Convocation Center.Tickets...

NIU students celebrate Homecoming weekend by tailgating outside of Huskie Stadium Saturday before the football game.

NIU offers $20 student fan package for 2014 MAC Championship football game

By Northern Star Staff | November 30, 2014

NIU will sell a student fan bus package to the MAC Championship as the Huskies face the Bowling Green Falcons Friday at Ford Field in Detroit.The $20 packages include a coach bus ride to Ford Field, dinner at Rub BBQ Pub in Detroit, one student game ticket...

Student Spotlight: Freshman plans to write book comparing cultures

By Harry Myers | November 30, 2014

Freshman Emmanuel Birrueta is double majoring in sociology and psychology to learn about everything involving the human mind.Birrueta said he hopes to use this knowledge to continue writing a book that compares American culture to other cultures.Northern...

Program connects students with alumni, enhances skills

Program connects students with alumni, enhances skills

By Salta Kendor | November 30, 2014

Students are able to apply for an alumni mentorship program expected to start in spring, with orientations for applicants over the next two months.The NIU Student-Alumni Mentoring Program is designed to connect local alumni to students and allow students...

Police Report: Nov. 24-26

By Northern Star Staff | November 30, 2014

Nov. 241. At 12:01 a.m. Nov. 7, domestic battery and stalking were reported to have occurred at New Residence Hall East. This case was closed by exception Nov. 24.2. At 4:33 p.m. Nov. 1, possession of cannabis 30 grams and under was reported to have occurred...

Police Report: Nov. 17-23

By Northern Star Staff | November 24, 2014

Nov. 171. At 11:10 p.m. Sunday, theft $500 and under was reported to have occurred at 735 Fotis Drive. This case was suspended Monday.2. At 9:25 p.m., armed robbery was reported to have occurred at 7-Eleven, 930 N. Annie Glidden Road. This case was referred...

Class aims to fix enrollment

Class aims to fix enrollment

By Walter Douglas | November 24, 2014

A business class is gaining experience in and out of the classroom by gathering enrollment and retention information to be presented to NIU President Doug Baker after Thanksgiving break.Business management professor Eric Wasowicz said Baker’s Aug. 20...

CampusBird app offers campus navigation tools

By Brennan Schneider | November 24, 2014

An interactive map launched today on NIU’s website, bit.ly/1FhxnSJ, will allow users to navigate campus from home or when on the go.The $20,000 software, known as CampusBird, offers overhead and street views of NIU’s DeKalb campus through 14 filter...

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