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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

Campus crime blotter for 11/23/10

By Northern Star Staff | November 22, 2010

The following was taken from the University Police. Anyone mentioned is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The University Police Department provides police reports on the Web at finfacil.niu.edu/PublicSafety.Thursday At 10:07 a.m.,...

DeKalb County is under severe thunderstorm watch until 3 p.m.

By Northern Star Staff | November 22, 2010

A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for DeKalb County south of NIU until 3 p.m., according to a weather report by NIU meteorologist Gilbert Sebenste. The report stated the warning is likely to be extended though. According to the report, two...

SA discuss funds to transport students to MAC Championship, bowl game

By Kyla Gardner and Jacqueline Evans | November 21, 2010

DeKALB | The Student Association Senate elected and swore in Jeremy Peters as Speaker of the House at its Sunday night meeting. The appointment came in light of former speaker Pat Talley’s resignation. Talley announced his resignation at the Nov. 7...

Professors, retailers increase online textbook sales

By Jack Baker | November 21, 2010

NIU students may soon have lighter backpacks as more professors make the switch to online textbooks. "That's kind of been the going trend in the last few years," said Ryan Licari, assistant textbook manager at the Village Commons Bookstore, 901 Lucinda...

Campus crime blotter for 11/22/10

By Northern Star Staff | November 21, 2010

The following was taken from the University Police. Anyone mentioned is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The University Police Department provides police reports on the Web at finfacil.niu.edu/PublicSafety. Aug. 17 At 12:28 p.m.,...

NIU community walks to reduce violence

By Amy Kreeger | November 21, 2010

People in the community rallied together in the Walk With Women Against Violence on Sunday in the MLK Commons. Head coordinator Megan Flack, along with coordinators Candace Anderson and Christine Munz, all senior family and child studies majors, said...

SILD Office holds first LEAD NIU Summit

By Jacqueline Evans | November 18, 2010

NIU's Student Involvement and Leadership Development office hosted its first annual LEAD NIU Summit Friday and Saturday. Speakers came to speak with students about setting goals and building leadership skills. "The LEAD NIU Summit was a huge success,"...

RHA president, SA chief resigns

By Rikki Cottrell and Shaun Zinck | November 18, 2010

The Student Association chief of staff and RHA president resigned Thursday after being arrested and charged Wednesday night with possession of cannabis. Jonathan Kite, 21, was arrested at 10:20 p.m. Wednesday after NIU Police were called to Neptune North...

Daniel Martinez, Freshman computer science major, leaps into the Gabel Hall pool as part of the ROTC water combat training.

ROTC cadets test skills

By Alex Fiore | November 18, 2010

Clad in full fatigues and gym shoes, NIU Reserve Officers' Training Corps cadets breathed deeply and took the plunge. Over 40 ROTC cadets took part in their Combat Water Survival Test (CWST) as part of their commission requirements Thursday afternoon...

Students for Sensible Drug Policy to address SA Sunday

By Northern Star Staff | November 18, 2010

The NIU Students for Sensible Drug Policy will address the Student Association Senate on Sunday regarding their denial for SA recognition as a social justice group. NIU SSDP was denied recognition after members of the SA Senate debated on the classification...

Allan Barsema wins Purpose Prize

By Amy Kreeger | November 18, 2010

Allan Barsema, senior research associate for the Center of Government Studies, was one of 10 nominees who won the Purpose Prize. The award is given to honor making an extraordinary impact on the community in an encore career. There were more than 1,400...

Yoga class offers a relaxing way to earn credit

By Leah Spagnoli | November 18, 2010

Spring semester is coming fast. Students anticipating a hectic season may want to consider taking a deep breath of yoga in Anderson Hall. Graduate assistant Kristina Hoogstra teaches two sections of yoga. "I want students to know a different type of exercise,"...

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