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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

Joe Frascello, newly inaugurated Student Association president, gives thanks to the SA Senate and discusses his plans to bring small electric buses to campus during the SA Inauguration May 2.

Frascello focused on involvement, transit

By Betsy Mathew | May 4, 2014

Student Association President Joe Frascello said he has big plans for his presidency, including working on student involvement, student engagement and transparency.Frascello, Vice President Raquel Chavez and Treasurer Husam Salem were inaugurated as the...

Police Reports: April 30 to May 1

By Northern Star Staff | May 4, 2014

Wednesday• At 8:15 p.m. April 27, theft over $500 was reported to have occurred at the Convocation Center. This case was closed by suspension Wednesday.• At 10 p.m. April 28, intimidation was reported to have occurred at Douglas Hall. This case was...

Douglas’ end means program must move

By Rhea Riley | May 1, 2014

After 40 years, the Foreign Language Residence Program will be forced to relocate due to the deconstruction of Douglas Hall over the summer.RelocationIn the fall, FLRP will occupy the entire fifth floor in New Residence Hall West.FLRP occupies the entire...

Provost to be chosen

By Rhea Riley | May 1, 2014

The search for a provost and executive vice president is close to an end as NIU President Doug Baker will make his decision on who to hire as soon as possible now that candidate forums are over.Monday and Tuesday, NIU hosted its last provost candidate,...

BSU, SA disagree on group’s status as umbrella organization

By Jackie Nevarez | May 1, 2014

Student Association President Jack Barry said breaches to SA bylaws spurred controversy in a supplemental funding case, according to a statement Wednesday.On April 6, SA Senate voted to allocate the Black Student Union $8,925 in supplemental funding....

Police report: April 27 to 28

By Northern Star Staff | April 30, 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.Monday• At...

Record executive will share experience at Diversity Day

By Ryan Nickel | April 30, 2014

Students can learn about entrepreneurship, leadership development and career readiness from a record and brand marketing executive at Diversity Day.Check-in for the event is 9:30 a.m. Saturday in the Holmes Student Center. Amir Windom, who has worked...

Kathryn Voight (left), freshman history and German major, and freshman nursing major Alex Filippini donate to Goodwill Tuesday in the New Residence Hall Commons. The NIU Give and Go: Move Out 2014 donation drive is held to encourage students to donate unwanted items before summer vacation.

Project encourages student donation

By Betsy Mathew | April 30, 2014

Kathryn Voight (left), freshman history and German major, and freshman nursing major Alex Filippini donate to Goodwill Tuesday in the New Residence Hall Commons. The NIU Give and Go: Move Out 2014 donation drive is held to encourage students to donate unwanted items before summer vacation.

Police Report: April 28

By Northern Star Staff | April 29, 2014

Monday• At 3:30 a.m. March 30, criminal damage to property was reported to have occurred at the Convocation Center. This case was suspended Monday.• At 3 p.m. April 23, all other disorderly conduct was reported to have occurred at Founders Memorial...

Freshman psychology major Jason Betts Jr. (left) and sophomore English major Jalen Olajuwon walk down Lucinda Avenue on April 28, 2014, following a workout at the Recreation Center.

Projected enrollment drop hurts financially

By Keith Hernandez | April 28, 2014

NIU expects a drop in total enrollment of up to 800 students for the 2014-2015 academic year, during which potential state budget cuts could place a higher burden on tuition, fees and room and board for revenue.Tuition, fees and room and board made up...

$45M engineering grant goes to design

By Shikha Duttyal | April 28, 2014

The College of Engineering and Engineering Technology has received a $45.3 million software grant from Siemens, assisting students and faculty to complete the life cycle of a product design.Siemens donated the grant to CEET for the purchase of software...

Members of Alpha Epsilon Pi and B’nai B’rith International stand in silence in remembrance of the victims of the Holocaust Monday in front of Cole Hall.

Students walk in silence to remember Holocaust

By Mitchell Spence | April 28, 2014

Students honored Yom Ha’Shoah and remembered the Holocaust through a silent walk Monday.The event was organized by the Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity partnered with Hillel, a Jewish student group, and other volunteers in remembrance of victims of the Holocaust....

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