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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

Vice President Debate Photo Poll

Vice President Debate Photo Poll

By Northern Star | October 10, 2012

Brandon Richards senior finance major“Paul Ryan. I’ve seen some of Biden’s speeches and not only does he not seem to inspire me, but he seems to lack the fuel to express. Paul Ryan is much more charismatic and has rational arguments.”

The NIU Cheerleaders Perform at the Yell Like Hell competition.

Yell like Hell allows students to display creativity, school spirit

By Cierria McPerryman | October 10, 2012

Yell like Hell can be a way for students to fully enjoy their college experience. The competition is a friendly and competitive cheer and dance competition, said Rickey Layfield, president of Campus Activities Board (CAB). “I really feel like Yell like...

Elections begin for Homecoming King, Queen

Elections begin for Homecoming King, Queen

By Kyle Boyd | October 9, 2012

The election for Homecoming king and queen will begin today. Dain Gotto, assistant director of the Campus Activities Board, said this year’s Homecoming court is special. Last year’s Homecoming elections poll showed roughly 1,100 ballots, and he expects...

Former Northern Star Sophomore accounting major Goran Ikanovic picks up an apple in the Stevenson dining hall. Stevenson’s dinning center has a variety of healthy food choices for students to choose from.

Healthy food provides energy, attention

By Erin Kolb | October 9, 2012

Students can find many options to eat healthy on campus. The nutrition and wellness service offered by the Campus Recreation Center can help students determine general needs like food, weight loss, weight gain, diabetes education and sports nutrition....

Sophomore business administration majors Michelle DiVita (left) and Nick Nudo (right) study at Founders Memorial Library.

University Council to vote on grading policy

By Felix Sarver | October 9, 2012

A plus/minus grading system which has faced opposition from some students may be vetoed at a University Council (UC) meeting today. After nearly two years of discussion and debate, the Undergraduate Coordinating Council (UCC) submitted their meeting minutes...

Black Male Initiative hosts Aerotek, discusses involvement

By Kyle Boyd | October 8, 2012

Homecoming safety procedures, career opportunities and community involvement were some of the things discussed at the Black Male Initiative (BMI) meeting Monday. The BMI promotes the academic success of its members and the creation of young male leaders...

Blotter 10/5 – 10/7

By Northern Star Staff | October 8, 2012

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. Friday At 4:33...

Reavis Hall roof repairs underway

By Carrie Morris | October 8, 2012

Some faculty members have been adjusting well to the ongoing repairs of Reavis Hall’s roof. Construction workers at Reavis Hall are working on completing a total roof replacement, said Paul Palian, director of media and public relations. “The workmen...

Greek life about service, scholarship

By Cierria McPerryman | October 8, 2012

For Cara Prock, people who view Greek Row negatively are not informed on what Greek life is about. The Panhellenic Council president said Greek life is about scholarship, leadership, community service, brotherhood and sisterhood. “Students could overcome...

On Cloud Nine: Student enjoys thrill of skydiving

By Sierra Lowe | October 8, 2012

For Spencer Labunski, the prospect of jumping from an airplane with only a parachute to guarantee a safe landing does not seem absurd. The senior political science major is a certified skydiver at the Chicagoland Skydiving Center in Rochelle. Labunski...

Blotter 10/3-10/4

By Northern Star Staff | October 7, 2012

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. Wednesday At...

Writing Center offers additional help to students

By Erin Kolb | October 7, 2012

Students wanting to polish their writing can do so at the Writing Center in Stevenson Towers. Writing Center Director Gail Jacky said the center is recommended for students who wish improvement in their writing skills. The center is an independent unit...

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