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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 Bus Line drivers make the ride safe

By KEVIN KOVANICH | October 30, 2007

The road to driving a Huskie Bus down NIU's roads has its share of curves. Becoming a Huskie Bus driver is a long process, said Jason Culberson, safety manager for the Huskie Bus Line. Criteria for being approved include being at least 21-years-old and...

Tuesday, Oct. 30

By NORTHERN STAR STAFF | October 30, 2007

SOZO will host a Bible study at 8 p.m. at 316 E. Lincoln Highway. For more information, contact Jennifer London at 815-901-0281. NIU Art Museum will host an opening reception for the NIU School of Art Faculty Biennial from 4:30 to 7 p.m. in Altgeld Hall....

Fencing club offers something different for students

By NICOLE SOSZYNSKI | October 30, 2007

NIU students who are bored with traditional sports can now try something new with fencing. The NIU Fencing Club, which meets in the Campus Recreation Center from 9 to 11 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, gives students the opportunity to engage in the sport free...

No discount on HPV vaccines for NIU students

By JOHN RANALLO | October 30, 2007

NIU students seeking a discount for the HPV vaccine will have to wait. Health Services currently offers the vaccine in three shots for $130 per shot, said Carole Balli, benefits services supervisor for student insurance. HPV, or human papillomavirus,...

SA allots money to Roller Hockey Club; discusses studying abroad program

By DAVID THOMAS | October 29, 2007

An NIU student organization received $4,250 less in supplemental funding than it originally had requested as a result of Sunday's Student Association Senate meeting. The senate approved $750 in supplemental funding to the NIU Roller Hockey Club. The original...

Cost prohibits NIU from participating in AlcoholEdu

By JAMES TSCHIRHART | October 29, 2007

NIU has turned down an offer from Outside the Classroom Inc. to participate in its AlcoholEdu program. AlcoholEdu is an online alcohol awareness and education program that demands three hours of student participation. The program is currently utilized...

Ombudsman Tim Griffin reveals what is was like growing up; Talks about his role

By DAN STONE | October 29, 2007

The relaxing sounds of small water fountains are an ambient undertone that is reflective of NIU Ombudsman Tim Griffin in his office. Students typically encounter the ombudsman when they are in need of assistance with university-related issues. "I have...

Social security numbers no longer used for checkout at University Libraries

By ANDREA BRADLEY | October 26, 2007

The University Libraries recently changed its checkout policy to comply with newly-mandated state legislation. The change requires the elimination of social security numbers from library use. Previously, social security numbers were linked to students'...

RIAA cracks down on illegal music downloading

By MICHAEL VAN DER HARST | October 26, 2007

For the third time in 2007, NIU is a target of the Recording Industry Association of America. The RIAA has sent 25 more pre-litigation letters to NIU students in another crackdown on illegal music downloading among colleges. NIU is one of 19 schools in...

FYI: Fri., Oct. 26

By NORTHERN STAR STAFF | October 26, 2007

CRITICAL MASS DEKALB will host a "Halloween Critical Mass" at 5:30 p.m. in the King Memorial Commons. For more information, contact Renee Kopulos at [email protected]. S.I.S.T.E.R.S. will host "Elote Sales" from noon to 4 p.m. in Dusable Hall. For...

Sign up to be a peer instructor for UNIV 101/201 classes

By DAVID THOMAS | October 26, 2007

A Nov. 20 priority deadline is approaching for students to turn in applications to become a peer instructor for the UNIV 101/201 classes. The job of peer instructor, according to Julie Edmunds, the graduate assistant for the Orientation and First Year...

Study finds soy just as effective as skim milk for weight loss

By NORTHERN STAR STAFF | October 25, 2007

An NIU study finds that soy milk is as effective as skim milk in promoting weight loss. The study was published in the October issue of the Journal of the American Dietetic Association. The research also should please vegans and others striving to avoid...

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