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The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

Huskie t-shirts: A new breed of school spirit

By Shadonna Merriweather | October 13, 2010

Homecoming week is here. To show school spirit students will be wearing Huskies shirts. Already students have been seen around campus with Huskies shirts on that were given out at the MLK Commons Monday. Some NIU students look to shirts, hats, wristbands,...

Res Halls tighten security for homecoming

By Jack Baker | October 13, 2010

NIU Housing and Dining has made changes to some of the residence hall rules to limit the disturbances that can occur during homecoming weekend. The lobbies in the residence halls will be closed and locked two hours earlier, at 9 p.m. on Friday, Saturday...

Yard a long time coming for Council

By David Matz | October 13, 2010

After about four years and several negotiation talks with the university, the National Pan-Hellenic Council has been able to secure a spot and lay the concrete foundation for their NPHC yard. "Most NPHC chapters on college campuses in the south have a...

Campus blotter for 10/14/10

By Northern Star Staff | October 13, 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. WEDNESDAY At approximately...

Row, row, row recycled boats

By Alex Fiore | October 12, 2010

DeKALB | Students walking past the East Lagoon Tuesday afternoon may have noticed something more unique than the usual geese and fallen leaves that sit in the water.  The Student Activities Board sponsored the annual Recycled Boat Race, in which students...

NPHC will host a slew of homecoming events

By David Matz | October 12, 2010

DeKALB | There's more to do this homecoming weekend than tailgating and watching the football game. The National Pan-Hellenic Council has a busy calendar planned for anyone looking for something to do on campus this weekend. "We want to give the community...

NPHC lands a spot for new yard

By David Matz | October 12, 2010

DeKALB | After about four years and several negotiation talks with the university, the National Pan-Hellenic Council has been able to secure a spot and lay the concrete foundation for their NPHC yard. "Most NPHC chapters on college campuses in the south...

Steve Kim is the Republican Attorney General candidate.

Attonery Gernal candidates information

By Allyson Martin and Melissa Mastrogiovanni | October 12, 2010

Name: Lisa Madigan Position: The current attorney general. Hometown: Chicago Political affiliation: Democrat Platform: Madigan’s platform is based on being an advocate for citizens. She promises to protect children’s rights as well as nursing home...

Campus blotter for 10/13/10

By Northern Star Staff | October 12, 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. SEPT. 8 At approximately...

Warm weather ends on Wednesday

By Shaun Zinck | October 12, 2010

DeKALB | Wednesday marks a return to normal temperatures after a string of several days with temperatures averaging 10 degrees above normal. NIU meteorologist Gilbert Sebenste said the reason for the summer-like temperatures was because of a jet stream...

Attorney general asks students to be aware of time share scams

By Ryan Chambers | October 11, 2010

College students everywhere should be on the lookout for various scams, including the recent increase in timeshare scams. According to a statement recently released by Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan, Illinois residents should be on alert for scam...

NIU Investment Association teaches students finance

By James Maahs | October 11, 2010

Students interested in investing or learning about investing have an organization catered to their interest, the NIU Investment Association. The NIU Investment Association is a student-run group that discusses current issue topics involving investing...

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