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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

Krahula, Granath lead softball to its sweep

By Sean Connor | April 28, 2003

Three games, three wins. Not only did NIU take a trio of games from Bowling Green this weekend at Mary Bell Field, but Amy Krahula did it as well. The third-year starter took home all three victories from the mound this weekend, improving her record to...

Frustration, disorganization grips SA

By Nick Swedberg | April 28, 2003

The Student Association Senate approved 70 budgets for the SA- recognized organizations at Sunday's meeting. The senate approved every budget the finance committee recommended, with the exception of the Residence Hall Association. RHA's budget was allocated...

NAACP works to unite NIU

By LaShaunna Watkins | April 28, 2003

"It all begins with ‘U'" was the theme of this year's Unity Day. The event, sponsored by the NAACP, took place Sunday at Central Park. Organizations such as the Black Student Union and the National Pan-Hellenic Council were there with information tables....

It’s time to get a job

By Samantha Henwood | April 28, 2003

Representatives from Sherman Williams, Target, Wallace Print Sales and LaSalle Bank were giving out information on their companies and recruiting future employees at the Professional Networking Seminar and Reception held Friday at Neptune Central. "It's...

Emory professor speaks on Thailand’s economy

By Shivangi Potdar | April 28, 2003

Richard Doner, a political science professor at Emory University in Atlanta, spoke about the economic issues in Southeast Asia on Friday at the Campus Life Building. The lecture was the last in a series organized by the Center for Southeast Asian Studies....

Jobs not affected by DuSable closing

By Tia Speat | April 28, 2003

The closing of DuSable Hall this summer will save NIU money from maintenance and utility costs, but not at the cost of employees. The move will save NIU thousands of dollars said Bob Albanese, associate vice president of finance and facilities. "I want...

Cutting sports would be illegal

By Chris Jurmann | April 28, 2003

The recent budget cuts called for by the state of Illinois have the entire campus searching for ways to save NIU money. The NIU athletic department has been considered as a possibility by those around campus. However, according to state laws, it would...

Baseball regroups in final game

By Brian Kelley | April 28, 2003

After a slow start this weekend, the NIU baseball team rallied late in the final of four games to avoid being swept by host Miami (Ohio). The Huskies (23-17, 9-7 MAC) registered five hits in Saturday's doubleheader after Friday's game was postponed because...

Hasseman breaking out for wrestling

By Jason Watt | April 28, 2003

The majority of the NIU wrestling team was busy over the weekend at the University Nationals at Harper College in Palatine, Ill. George Kirgan, who wrestled in the 174-pound class last season, was the only Huskie who participated in both the Greco-Roman...

NPHC steps it up at the Convocation Center

By LaShaunna Watkins | April 28, 2003

Members of the National Pan-Hellenic Council came together to perform a step show contest Saturday at the Convocation Center. They showcased history and dispelled rumors that NPHC Greeks don't get along. The step show contest was part of Legacy Weekend,...

‘King’ sized

By LaShaunna Watkins | April 28, 2003

Blues legend B.B. King, along with his guitar Lucille, captivated the Convocation Center audience Saturday night. Even though the arena was not full, there was enough noise to make it impossible to hear the person sitting next to you. Bobby "Blue" Bland...

Honoring black alumni

By Shivangi Potdar | April 25, 2003

For the first time in NIU history, an entire weekend will be dedicated to the achievements of black alumni. The NIU Black Alumni Awards weekend will feature a series of activities designed to encourage alumni to return to their alma mater, said Keith...

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