Summer break is just about here. The Northern Star sat down with NIU meteorologist Gilbert Sebenste to see if summer break will also bring along some summer weather. Northern Star: What are the normal high and low temperatures during the summer months?...

Though in previous years, NIU's Convocation Center has booked big name acts, including Bob Dylan, B.B. King and Counting Crows, the past year has brought fewer than normal, and many wonder where the shows have gone. Problems in 2007-2008 Over the course...

A retirement ceremony for Sgt. First Class Christopher Oertwig, a military science instructor, was held Friday. Oertwig, whose retirement officially begins Aug. 1, thanked his parents, family and children for their patience and support. "They were always...

NIU ART MUSEUM is hosting a free massage at Altgeld Hall on the first floor, west end, in the Rotunda Gallery. Artist Gabriel Akagawa will be trading free neck, head, arm and hand massages for nature stories as part of the "Unpacked/Offset Exhibition."...

A proposal to fund the Cole Hall renovation and construction plan announced by NIU President John Peters Wednesday will be introduced as an emergency issue to the Illinois legislature this month. The construction, in addition to the renovation, is expected...

John Peters has served eight years as NIU President. This past year, he has faced the national media, emergency situations and has sought legislation to improve the NIU campus. The Northern Star had the opportunity to speak with Peters regarding Feb....

Many students enjoyed the 60th anniversary of Israeli Independence Day, but Palestinian protesters argued it is not worth celebrating. On one side of the King Memorial Commons, Israeli Independence Day was celebrated by a festive crowd and featured free...

To any of the NIU students who will be living in DeKalb this summer: you are not alone. NIU admissions director Robert Burk said there were 6,703 students enrolled for the summer semester at NIU last year. "I would guess that most live in the DeKalb/Sycamore...

Finals are fast approaching, yet some students have already had their finals, and are not particularly happy about it. "All the teachers [that held finals this week] are lazy and don't want to push them back," said Kristin Mociulewski, a senior journalism...

As president of the Student Association, Brent Keller, junior organizational management major, is at the helm of a multimillion-dollar entity. For an inexperienced candidate, it would seem daunting to run an organization like the SA. Yet Keller believes...

Despite a cold room, the atmosphere was hot at the fourth annual Miss Big and Beautiful awards. From a field of five contestants, Brianna Dark, a sophomore corporate communication major, was judged 2008's Miss Big and Beautiful. Dark, a member of EBONY...

E.B.O.N.Y. WOMEN is hosting a candy sale in DuSable Hall from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, contact Christina Calhoun at [email protected]. DEKALB AREA WOMEN'S CENTER is hosting an art show reception from 7 to 10 p.m. at DAWC, 1021 State...