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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

SA elections lack publicity

By Desiree Smith | September 28, 2005

The Student Association Senate elections started Tuesday, but not many students seem to know. "I only knew from [candidates] passing out flyers, but I didn’t vote," said Marissa Molen, a junior speech-language pathology major. "Not many were passing...

Convo catches Phish legend Trey Anastasio

By Justin Smith | September 27, 2005

Former Phish lead man Trey Anastasio will add to this semester’s Convocation Center powerhouse of acts when he plays the arena Friday, Nov. 4 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets will go on sale Friday at noon and will cost $35.50 for general admission. A student discount...

Right place, Wrong Time

By Collin Leicht | September 27, 2005

When residents of Grant North have time to eat breakfast, they usually do not expect to be late. The clocks in the dining hall should be accurate, but they have been wrong for over two years, a problem not uncommon to the rest of campus. Kitchen worker...

Roommate trouble can be resolved

By Stephanie Kohl | September 27, 2005

Imagine being plucked from your home and forced to live with a complete stranger for nine months, as well as managing class and possibly work schedules. This is a common scene known all too well by many freshmen. Roommates meet from all walks of life...

Christian band plays on campus

By Stephanie Kohl | September 27, 2005

A little rain did not stop the Campus Missions International band from singing its praises in the King Memorial Commons Monday afternoon. "Our strategy is ‘air strike’ - love of God - and ‘ground invasion’ - love each other and those on the campus...

Spectrometers cause concerns

By Zak Quiggle | September 27, 2005

Assistant professor Kathy Kitts and her students in Geology 103 had a dispute with the University Bookstore over spectrometer kits. The kits are used to measure light and Kitts claims they are an essential part of her class curriculum. Geology 103 is...

Getting a foot in the door

By Sarah J. Augustinas and Jacquelyn | September 26, 2005

The Fall Job Fair will take place at the Convocation Center from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday. According to the Career Services’ Web site, 170 companies have registered for the event. Though seniors and graduate students are encouraged to attend, sophomores...

Tips from a professional: How to succeed at job fairs

By Alan Farber | September 26, 2005

The Fall Job Fair is Wednesday. The Fall Internship Fair occurs a week later on Oct. 5. You have a few weeks to prepare. Where should you start? Here are some tips to make your experience at the job or internship fair a productive one. First, learn who’s...

NIU accommodates religions

By Michelle Gibbons | September 26, 2005

hah attends an eight-day religious observance of fasting and prayer. Though university policy recognizes conflicts concerning religious observances, Shah said she had to miss the event because of her classes. Shah, a senior biology major, said this was...

LGBT center plans banned books drawing

By Tom Bukowski | September 26, 2005

The NIU Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Resource Center will host an LGBT-themed book drawing to increase awareness of Banned Books Week, which runs today through Friday. The drawing takes place in the LGBT Resource Center, located on the seventh...

Administrator begins journey at NIU

By Michelle Gibbons | September 26, 2005

Former president of Chadron State College Thomas Krepel began as the new assistant to NIU President John Peters Aug. 1. At an annual salary of $135,000, Krepel said his responsibilities are "very broad" and include "anything that the president wants me...

Mr. Crimson and Cream crowned

By Tom Bukowski | September 26, 2005

About 180 students filled the Holmes Student Center’s Duke Ellington Ballroom Saturday night to watch Robert Evans, a senior media studies major, win the crown of Mr. Crimson and Cream. This was the second time Delta Sigma Theta sorority hosted the...

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