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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

Housing and Dining addresses damage charges

By Jalen Cobb | November 8, 2010

DeKALB | "You break it, you buy it" is the policy Housing and Dining follows when damages are made to any floor in the residence halls. "Our goal is to hold the responsible individual(s) accountable, and to educate them about appropriate behavior and...

Student recognized as the top NIU senior

By Candice Beasley | November 8, 2010

DeKALB | NIU student Kate Green has a lot on her plate, with a double major, minor, job and more. Her work here has been recognized for the 2010 Student Lincoln Laureate award. The Student Lincoln Laureate is an annual award honoring a student for being...

IFC votes for changes, awards all sports trophies

By David Matz | November 8, 2010

DeKALB | The Interfraternity Council presented the 2009-10 All Sports Award at its Monday night meeting. Phi Sigma Kappa won first place in the IFC All Sports Challenge, a competition between Greek fraternities in intramural sports throughout the year....

The area between Lot W and Eco Park is a new area of interest for University Police to patrol more frequently.

University Police monitoring new area

By Alex Fiore | November 8, 2010

Scholarship to honor Keller

By Alex Fiore | November 8, 2010

A scholarship has been set up in honor of NIU freshman Antinette "Toni" Keller. The scholarship will be awarded to an incoming freshman art major and will pay for freshman year funds. Keller, who went missing Oct. 14, was an art major. Anyone who wishes...

Secretary of State’s office to visit NIU

By Northern Star Staff | November 8, 2010

The Illinois Secretary of State's office will be at NIU next Monday. Students, faculty and residents will be able to renew their driver's license or state ID, purchase vehicle license plate stickers, register to be an organ donor or conduct other transactions....

1970 NIU murder remains unsolved

By ANGIE LEVENTIS LOURGOS, BECKY SCHLIKERMAN, and Chicago Tribune via AP | November 8, 2010

  DEKALB - Doreen Vogt was watching the evening news when tragic scenes from NIU filled her with a pain she's spent the last four decades trying to forget. It was happening again. A student didn't come home. Friends were forming search parties. A mom...

SA discusses Good Samaritan Policy, possible printing charges

By Jacqueline Evans and Kyla Gardner | November 7, 2010

The Student Association Senate debated the Good Samaritan Policy, recognized Life Changing Ministries and was presented with the possibility of printing charges on Sunday night. The Good Samaritan Policy is a health protection strategy used on some campuses...

Deaf Pride hosts events all week to raise awarness

By Candice Beasley | November 7, 2010

Deaf Pride recognized "the deaf and hard of hearing community" from Nov. 1 through Friday. Deaf Pride is known for hosting events making students aware of Deaf Culture through activities, programs and services. The events were open to all students to...

Several factors play a role in enrollment

By Jacqueline Evans | November 7, 2010

With the recent national media coverage NIU has gained through the Antinette "Toni" Keller investigation, the university has new challenges to face, said Brad Hoey, team leader for Media Relations and Internal Communications. "We're faced with another...

Elburn Shuttle tickets disappear quickly

By James Maahs | November 7, 2010

Students looking for a ride to the Elburn Train Station may consider using the Elburn Shuttle to get there. This shuttle service offers students another option to get to Chicago. The Elburn Shuttle is available to students every Friday and Sunday to and...

BMI hosts leadership conference

By Ryan Chambers | November 7, 2010

With roughly 50 males in attendance, Black Male Initiative (BMI) in association with Student African American Brotherhood hosted its third ever Leadership Conference Saturday. The all-day event, which began at 10 a.m., was open to all males and featured...

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