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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

Huskie buses scrape each other in Student Center turnaround

By DAVID THOMAS | September 2, 2008

Two Huskie Buses scraped each other outside the Holmes Student Center at 9:05 a.m. on Tuesday. According to John Roach, operations manager of the Huskie Bus Line, the accident occurred when one bus "cut his turn a little too short," scraping a nearby...

FYI: Sept. 2

By NORTHERN STAR STAFF | September 2, 2008

THE NIU ART MUSEUM is hosting the Global Matrix II exhibit, featuring 66 artists from 22 countries, in Altgeld Hall, first floor, West end, Museum Corridor today through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday noon to 4 p.m. The exhibit runs through...

Increased purchasing cost leads to higher residence hall food prices

By GILES BRUCE | September 2, 2008

Nathan Mallow has learned to live with constantly rising food prices and with gas still hovering around $4 a gallon, he has become immune to paying more for life's necessities. "You just have to balance what you eat," said Mallow, a junior history education...

Exiting director Leroy Mitchell to help search for new program head

By DEREK WALKER | September 2, 2008

Born in Mount Pleasant, New York, Dr. Leroy Mitchell found his calling at an early age. Always taking pride in working with the less fortunate, his own upbringing and struggles as a child inspired him to get involved with the student population. As the...

Plagiarism cases up 47 percent

By JAMES TSCHIRHART | September 2, 2008

There were 140 reported cases of plagiarism in the 2006 to 2007 year, and now there have been 206 reported cases in the 2007 to 2008 year so far, said Larry Bolles, director of NIU Judicial Affairs. Plagiarism acts have increased as of last year, according...

University Police Blotter: Sept. 2

By NORTHERN STAR STAFF | September 2, 2008

The following was taken directly from the University Police log using the fullest information provided. Anyone mentioned is presumed innocent until proved guilty in a court of law. The University Police Department provides police reports on the Web at...

New campus improvement fee to go in effect this spring

By DAVID THOMAS | September 2, 2008

Full-time students will be charged $75 by the university as part of a new campus improvement fee. Effective in the spring, students will be charged $6.25 per credit hour to maintain the physical aspects of the university, including repairs made to classrooms,...

New interim Honors Program director named

By DAVID THOMAS | August 28, 2008

Nancy Castle, professor of rehabilitation counseling, has been named the interim director of the University Honors Program. Castle said she is excited to work with the honors program because of her involvement with the university's strategic planning...

Roskam speaks to College Republicans at first meeting

By GILES BRUCE | August 28, 2008

With the Democratic National Convention playing out nearly 950 miles away, the College Republicans held their first meeting of the fall semester Wednesday night at Stevenson South. "We're so excited about 2008," said College Republicans president Megan...

FYI: Aug. 28

By NORTHERN STAR STAFF | August 28, 2008

DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY INC. is hosting an informational on the Mr. Crimson and Cream Pageant in the Stevenson South Fishbowl Room from 6 - 8 p.m. The pageant is for men only. For more information contact Glenda Nelson at 630-673-1117. GAMMA PHI OMEGA...

Some teachers allow absences for religious reasons

By GILES BRUCE | August 28, 2008

College students celebrating upcoming religious holidays could possibly be excused from class on these days. With the many religious observances each month, NIU students may have the opportunity to make accommodations with their professors if they will...

Two new routes for Huskie Bus Line

By DAVID THOMAS | August 28, 2008

The Huskie Bus Line has grown this year, adding another route and expanding the weekend routes. Route eight will travel from the Holmes Student Center to the Northern View Community, then stop on Stadium Drive and also outside DuSable Hall. It will run...

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