Clubs sponsored by community organizations and the Student Association competed for student attention outside the Convocation Center during Friday Fest . Taking advantage of the opportunity to recruit new members, student organizations created fliers...

On behalf of all the students, faculty and staff of Northern Illinois University, allow me to extend to you a warm welcome and best wishes as you begin your time here at NIU. Throughout history, education has been the key to helping individuals gain the...

In a column included in the Northern Star’s "Orientation" issue in June, I wrote about how the newspaper has helped shape my college career, and how it hopefully has or will become a part of your daily routine at NIU. I still believe those sentiments...

After bringing acts like Brooks & Dunn, Bill Cosby and Dave Chappelle to DeKalb, the Convocation Center is working to bring a more diverse group of entertainers to NIU. Two events have been confirmed for the next month; B.B. King on Sept. 22 and Ron...

Welcome to NIU. On behalf of the Division of Student Affairs, I am delighted you’ve chosen to pursue your degree at NIU. To get the most out of your experience while you’re here, I encourage you to become involved in all aspects of your college life....

Buying textbooks for the first time can be a stressful experience or a simple one. The University Bookstore in the Holmes Student Center and the Village Commons Bookstore, 901 Lucinda Ave., are two locations in DeKalb for students to pick up required...

I have been here for four years. For my first year and a half I lived in Stevenson North. I washed my clothes and bought food there. I parked my car next to Stevenson North, except when one of you took my place! That usually happened when it was really...

Anticipation for the annual summer-end Corn Fest has begun to rise as returning students mark the end of NIU’s summer vacation. Aug. 26 will mark the beginning of the time-honored DeKalb tradition, which is estimated to bring 200,000 people downtown....

The Huskie Den, a staple to NIU students looking to get out and do something other than homework, is adding some new features for the school year. While arcade games such as Pac-Man and Dance Dance Revolution line the walls, six X-Box systems will debut...

Welcome back as we gather for what is destined to be a great year at NIU. As the Campus Activities Board president, it is my obligation to let you know what events and activities are happening every night of the week at NIU. This year, CAB has implemented...

It’s not all fun and games at NIU, but recent research projects conducted by mechanical engineering and business students might convince the 5,000 incoming students otherwise. This year’s Academic Convocation, to be held Friday at 10 a.m. in the Convocation...

Career Services welcomes both new students as well as those returning to complete their education. While attending classes, completing assignments and engaging in the activities that make up college life, you should take advantage of the opportunity to...