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BTE suspended indefinitely

By Nick Swedberg | February 17, 2003

Student Association President Kevin Miller suspended all future activities of the Big Time Entertainment committee and withdrew the committee appointments at Sunday’s senate meeting. Miller told the Northern Star he based this decision on points raised...

Styx struts its stuff at arena

By Stephanie Gandsey | February 17, 2003

Vibrations from the music could be felt through the floor and it was as if it was a part of the Convocation Center Friday night. With smiles on their face the entire concert, members of Styx played old favorites, and a few songs from their new album "Cyclorama."...

VALE committee hosts 8th annual Latino workshop

By Stephanie Gandsey | February 17, 2003

Students from surrounding community colleges attended the 8th Annual Latino Leadership Conference where the theme "Empowering Our Voices Through Unification" was presented. The conference began on Friday with opening remarks from the Voz de la Alianza...

It’s what’s on the inside that counts

By LaShaunna Watkins | February 17, 2003

Unlike other pageants, the focus of the Miss Black NIU Cultural Pageant was not on competitive talent and beauty. Instead, the focus was on paying homage to the many nations on the continent of Africa while appreciating the rich culture at NIU. "The purpose...

Senator tells of Iraq’s fate

By Rachel Helfrich | February 17, 2003

Despite the snowy weather, the South Pointe Centre was filled with those that flocked to hear U.S. Senator Peter G. Fitzgerald speak. Fitzgerald was scheduled to arrive at 5:15 p.m. Saturday to the Centre, 200 Gurler Road. In part because of the weather,...

A city of change

February 14, 2003

In the name of progress and because of the increasing popularity of NIU, the city of DeKalb has been forever changed. In the 1970s, the downtown area along Route 38 was the place where every Christmas gift could be purchased. DeKalb was a more simple...

Handing down the crown

By Linda Luk | February 14, 2003

An upcoming African cultural pageant will highlight African countries and showcase the talents of contestants vying to be the next Miss Black NIU. The 19th annual African cultural pageant will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Holmes Student Center’s...

Meet the candidates

By Courtney Cavanaugh | February 14, 2003

Open forums are scheduled for vice provost candidates this week and next week. Members of the Vice President Search Committee arranged the forums to give NIU students, faculty and staff the opportunity to meet the candidates. The vice provost’s duties...

Pricey gifts not needed for all

By Sarah Rejnert | February 14, 2003

For many couples, celebrating the romantic holiday that is Valentine’s Day is a given. Buying dozens of roses, candies of all sorts packed into heart-shaped boxes, candle lit dinners at over-rated restaurants as well as all those night-in rendezvous...

Trio to rock arena tonight

By Stephanie Gandsey | February 14, 2003

For the second time this week, music will emanate from the Convocation Center when Styx, Kansas and John Waite play tunes that made them popular. John Waite will kick off the show at 7 p.m., followed by Kansas and headliner Styx. "They’re legends in...

Fencing club offers intense bouts

By Jessica King | February 13, 2003

Clink! Clank! "Pierce, don't slash!" Three nights a week, a room in the Student Recreation Center is filled with the sounds of clashing steel and good-natured instruction. -Welcome to the NIU Fencing Club, where the members pretend to kill each other...

‘Marisol’ burns up the stage

By Jessica King and Andrew Smith | February 13, 2003

"Marisol," a new play, will be presented by the NIU School of Theatre and Dance. The play graphically details an urban apocalypse in the Bronx of New York City, so naturally, special effects will be involved. So just what types of special effects will...

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