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The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

Accountability bill vetoed

By Lee Blank | March 26, 2007

DeKALB | Controversial groups and legislation were the theme of Sunday's Student Association meeting. Legislation calling for more accountability on the part of executive staff again went before the SA Senate for approval. The legislation, previously...

Women’s Resource Center welcomes all

By Cassie Pfeifer | March 23, 2007

For 25 years, the Women's Resource Center has provided opportunities to NIU students throughout the campus. While the focus is on women and women's issues, the center's employees are willing to help any students regardless of gender who have a concern...

Bot raises student fees

By Jessica Sabbah | March 23, 2007

DeKALB | Students will soon be spending more next year with student fees and room and board officially set to increase for the 2007-2008 school year. The NIU Board of Trustees voted Thursday to approve increases in student fees and room and board. Students'...

Weekend wine drinking in Roselle

By James Nokes | March 22, 2007

ROSELLE | Travel the long winding Peace Road, pass the empty wind-swept fields, make a few right turns, and within 40 minutes, you are in Roselle. Rumble over a set of railroad tracks and you will find a giant gray building that looks like a bungalow...

HSC wards off bad luck by excluding 13th floor

By Dan Stone | March 22, 2007

If someone tells you to meet them on the 13th floor of the Holmes Student Center, they're pulling your leg. If you've ever used the HSC elevator, you may have noticed the buttons skip the number 13. The rumor is true; the HSC does not have a 13th floor....

Stop stress before it stops you

By Michelle Gibbons | March 22, 2007

Chavon Feaster is stressed every day. Balancing work, school and family causes her to get little sleep, which causes even more stress. Feaster, a junior English major, said she gets headaches when stressed. "Aside from headaches, I don't really think...

Delta Gamma hosts annual Service for Sight benefit

By Erin Wilson | March 22, 2007

DeKALB | It is Greek Row tradition to participate in Delta Gamma's annual Anchor Splash. Swimming events for the 26th annual event will take place at 1 p.m. Saturday in the Anderson Hall pool. At 6 p.m. Sunday, the lip sync contest and Mr. and Mrs. Anchor...

Community Advisers to be selected

By Jessica Sabbah | March 22, 2007

DeKALB | The Community Adviser selection process is currently underway and decisions will be made by Monday, when letters will be sent out to the candidates letting them know if they got the job or not. The process began March 1, when applications became...

HSA sponsors ice cream social

By Michael Van Der Harst | March 22, 2007

DeKALB | The Honors Student Association is hosting an ice cream social concert today, benefiting Relay For Life and the American Cancer Society. The event takes place in the Douglas C/D Cafeteria from 7 to 10:30 p.m. Bands scheduled to perform include...

More jobs offering wellness programs

By Michelle Gibbons | March 22, 2007

Maintaining exercise and nutrition during college may not only be a health benefit, but may also be beneficial in the workplace. As a way to increase productivity on the job, more employers are offering health and wellness services and programs to employees....

Appreciation Week honors NIU commuter students

By Ryan Strong | March 22, 2007

DeKALB | Commuter students gathered in the Holmes Student Center Wednesday for bingo and coffee in celebration of Commuter Appreciation Week. The recently created Department of Commuter and Non-Traditional Student Services organized Commuter Appreciation...

Funfsinn calls foul; Says fliers were vandalized

By Liz Baxter | March 22, 2007

DeKALB | Student Association presidential candidate Aaron Funfsinn alleges that dirty politics are attempting to derail his campaign. Funfsinn filed a complaint for alleged election fraud with Erick Brenes, the election commissioner, on March 7. In the...

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