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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

Dennis Barsema, Jeffrey Yordon and Jerry Rich speak in Sugar Grove

By MICHAEL VAN DER HARST | October 10, 2007

SUGAR GROVE, Ill. | Students in Dennis Barsema's Management 444 class had the opportunity of a lifetime Tuesday as they interacted with three of NIU's most distinguished alumni. Jerry Rich (class of 1961), Jeffrey Yordon (1970) and Barsema (1977) were...

That time of year again: ethics training

By DAVID THOMAS | October 10, 2007

All NIU employees must complete an online ethics tutorial between Oct. 16 and Nov. 14. The tutorial is NIU's compliance with state-mandated ethics training. All state employees are required to complete it. Deborah Haliczer, director of employee relations...

NIU employees required to take ethics tutorial before mid-November

By DAVID THOMAS | October 9, 2007

All NIU employees must complete an online ethics tutorial between Oct. 16 and Nov. 14. The tutorial is NIU's compliance with state-mandated ethics training. All state employees are required to complete it. Deborah Haliczer, director of employee relations...

Record-breaking temperatures heat up DeKalb

By DAVID THOMAS | October 9, 2007

A heat wave struck DeKalb and the rest of northern Illinois this weekend, pushing temperatures close to 90 degrees. Gilbert Sebenste, staff meteorologist, said the heat wave broke several records. "On Saturday, the temperature high was 87 degrees, and...

Commuting students outnumber amount of available parking spaces

By JOHN RANALLO | October 9, 2007

Parking availability is an issue many students deal with daily. Many commuting students find themselves searching for parking spots. Yellow parking stickers, which cost $65 annually, are designed for commuter students. There are currently 5,713 active...

Numbers from past NIU Homecoming games paint an optimistic picture

By BEN GROSS | October 8, 2007

Numbers don't lie. At least that's what the title of books, blogs and other sources say. So, if numbers are unable to lie, does that mean they tell the truth? If they do, looking at numbers from the past could be a good indicator of what to expect this...

NIU opens its doors to induct new members into the Hall of Fame

By BEN GROSS | October 8, 2007

In 1978 10 individuals became the charter members of the Huskie Hall of Fame. Players, coaches, and even former athletic director George "Chick" Evans were inducted in the first class. And on Friday evening NIU will once again open the doors to the Hall...

Food containers in dining halls may be dangerous to health

By KEVIN KOVANICH | October 8, 2007

Some food containers used in Stevenson may have an adverse effect on the consumer. The containers used in Stevenson are made from styrene, a primarily synthetic chemical used to make products such as rubber, plastic, insulation, fiberglass, pipes, automobile...

NIU begins the search for its new Homecoming King and Queen

By JESSICA SABBAH | October 8, 2007

As Homecoming Week kicks off, so does the race for NIU's next homecoming king and queen. Students interested in running were asked to fill out an application and pay a $15 nonrefundable fee by Oct. 1. The applicants were then interviewed, where he or...

Senate members debate confirmation of president pro tempore

By DAVID THOMAS | October 8, 2007

Debate over the confirmation of Brent West as president pro tempore arose during the Student Association Senate's first meeting Sunday. West's qualifications were called into question as the Senate voted on his confirmation. Senator Aaron Funfsinn was...

NIU hosts its own version of ‘The Amazing Race’ for Homecoming Week

By NICOLE SOSZYNSKI | October 8, 2007

Teams of two will race around campus today, searching for clues and mimicking the reality television show "The Amazing Race." The amazing race will begin in the King Memorial Commons for instructions and the first clue from 6 to 7 p.m. The race will last...

NIU showcases its talent at this year’s Homecoming talent show

By MICHAEL VAN DER HARST | October 8, 2007

It's that time of year to see the best that NIU has to offer. This year's Homecoming talent show will take place at 6 p.m. Thursday in the Duke Ellington Ballroom of the Holmes Student Center. Each performer will have up to five minutes to wow the judges...

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