Court dates have been set for the three NIU students who allegedly fired a BB gun from the second floor of their Phi Sigma Kappa house. Andrew J. Blunier, 19, Zachary R. Jaydos, 19, and Alberto Saldana, 20, will appear in court Dec. 19 at the DeKalb County...

As part of the Northern Star's ongoing series, "The Next Step," we continue to interview NIU graduates highlighting their career paths and how their education may or may not have helped them. Timothy Faust Age: 31 Occupation: Photographer Employer: Self-Employed...

The Honors Program wants your clothes. The Honors Program and Hope Haven are teaming up for a clothing drive tonight at the Douglas C/D cafeteria. The drive will begin at 7 p.m., and students who donate will be able to enjoy hot cocoa and baked goods...

Even with the one-year anniversary of the Feb. 14 shootings drawing closer, funding for the renovation of Cole Hall still seems distant. Ken Zehnder, associate director of external affairs, said NIU had hoped that the $7.7 million to remodel Cole Hall...

As the end of the semester approaches, students may find themselves filling out teacher evaluations. Soon, students may be able to evaluate their instructors online. Currently, teacher evaluations are given in two forms: either a detailed form that utilizes...

NIU is investigating the BB gun shooting of two people outside the Phi Sigma Kappa house. "Judicial Affairs is still compiling information as to how it will be adjudicating the case," said Brian Hemphill, vice president of Student Affairs. As of now,...

Nov. 23 At 1:47 a.m., University Police on patrol found an ongoing party in a room at Neptune East. After investigating, several individuals were referred to Judicial Affairs for underage drinking. At 1:55 p.m., University Police investigated a graffiti...

While NIU has been affected by the sagging U.S. economy in certain areas, it hasn't been forced to resort to some of the drastic measures that other higher education institutions have. Colleges and universities nationwide, both public and private, have...

Court is now in session - most of it anyway. The Student Association did not fill all five Supreme Court seats this semester, leaving the Court unable to appoint a chief justice or a clerk of the court. The Court has not heard a case in over four years....

ORIENTATION AND FIRST-YEAR EXPERIENCE reminds freshman students to complete the freshman survey sent to NIU e-mail accounts for a chance to win a $1,000 scholarship. For more information contact Denise Rhode 815-753-6781. DETLA SIGMA THETA, ALPHA KAPPA...

Volunteering for less than 40 minutes has earned some students $40 each semester. Funded by a federal grant from the National Institute of Health, the NIU Trauma Study offers students an opportunity to participate in an online survey. Holly Orcutt, associate...

The Student Association had its last meeting of the semester on Sunday evening and showed it was not slacking. In attendance was SA President Brent Keller, and 33 out of 39 senators. The SA approved a new senator, officially recognized a new student organization...