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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

Grad Fair pushes for education

By Jacqueline Evans | October 6, 2010

Students looking to further their education beyond a bachelor’s degree found more information at this year’s Graduate and Professional School Fair.The department of Career Services hosted the fair for the second year from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m Tuesday...

Professors talk Facebook privacy

By Melissa Mastrogiovanni | October 5, 2010

With the rise of social networking websites like Facebook and Twitter, people forfeit basic privacy rights to gain "friends." This may leave students vulnerable to not only a damaged reputation, but also online predators and stalking. "Students should...

DeKalb Fire Chief pushes for working fire alarms during fire safety week

By Jessica Wells | October 5, 2010

The week of Oct. 3-9 is Fire Prevention Week in the City of DeKalb. The DeKalb Fire Department locally supports the National Fire Protection Association's Fire Prevention Week campaign of "Smoke Alarms: A Sound You Can Live With." Fire Chief Bruce Harrison...

Financial aid spending differs among students

By Jalen Cobb | October 5, 2010

Martha Pankow , senior early childhood education major, spent some of her financial aid refund check on items not related to school, but she said saving some money is also important. "I think students who work hard to get a refund check should use at...

Alumni Association adds new members

By Northern Star Staff | October 5, 2010

NIU's Alumni Association announced Tuesday that it had elected new members to its board of directors and executive committee. In all, five new board members were elected, and two new executive committee members were elected. New board members include:...

Campus blotter for 10/06/10

By Northern Star Staff | October 5, 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. 20 At 7:18 p.m.,...

Community can strengthen within new residence hall

By Jack Baker | October 4, 2010

DeKALB | NIU hopes to improve the community living experience with the proposed design of the new residence hall. "It will give students the privacy they need, but situate that in a community setting that has the potential to create a family experience...

NIU College of Law was recently ranked as the 13th top valued law school.

NIU college of law ranked top 20 best value

By Kyla Gardner | October 4, 2010

DeKALB | NIU College of Law ranked 13th on "preLaw" magazine's nationwide "List of the 2010 Best Value Law Schools." NIU is the only school in Illinois to rank on "preLaw's" top 60. To be included on the list, a law school must have a higher bar test...

NIU police department add to campus safety, create e-mail advisory system

By MaryJo KratochviL & Lauren Stott | October 4, 2010

DeKALB | University officials have revealed another facet of campus safety this semester. The NIU Police Department and Media Relations developed a new system of advising the NIU community of possibly harmful situations. The system is a counterpart to...

Career Services gears up for Graduate School Fair

By Jacqueline Evans | October 3, 2010

With the semester underway, preparation for life after graduation is an important topic to consider. The department of Career Services will host a Graduate/Professional School Fair on Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Holmes Student Center in the...

Huskie patrol keeps late night walkers safe

By Kyla Gardner | October 3, 2010

The Huskie Patrol is the weeknight watchdog of student safety on campus. Students who feel uncomfortable walking alone at night can call the Huskie Patrol to escort them from one location to another through the Walk Safe service. Sophomore nursing major...

Campus blotter for 10/4/10

By Northern Star Staff | October 3, 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 1:15 p.m.,...

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