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Photo poll: Post-election reactions

By Faith Mellenthin | November 17, 2016

Q: What are your reactions to this post-election week?

A: “I think it’s a disaster to be honest," said junior nursing major Diamond Radford. "A disaster because he is going to be the president. People are just making it worse by rioting. Both sides are making it worse, people who did and people who didn’t vote for him.”

Campus organizations rally to demonstrate unity

By Northern Star staff | November 17, 2016

DeKALB | Various NIU organizations have put together a rally to promote unity after the 2016 elections.The rally will run from 5 to 7 p.m. today in the MLK Commons and all are invited to attend.During the rally, there will be a table for people to write...

Leon Kincaid, former Student Association Senator, speaks during a Veterans’ Day ceremony Nov. 11, 2014, at a flagpole near Altgeld Hall.

SA moves to dismiss former Senator’s suit

By Northern Star staff | November 17, 2016

Leon Kincaid, former Student Association Senator, speaks during a Veterans’ Day ceremony Nov. 11, 2014, at a flagpole near Altgeld Hall.

The eight students made their way to Springfield Tuesday to lobby for higher education and Monetary Award Program grants pose with a state legislator.

SA lobbies for higher education

By Madison Kacer | November 17, 2016

The eight students made their way to Springfield Tuesday to lobby for higher education and Monetary Award Program grants pose with a state legislator.

Administrators chalk for peace

By Madison Kacer | November 17, 2016

DeKALB | Administrators stood in the MLK Commons handing chalk to passersby and encouraging them to write messages of happiness and unity.The initiative, which took place Wednesday, was partially in response to the presidential election, which has struck...

Anthropology Department to show rare architecture

By Northern Star staff | November 16, 2016

Mississippian architecture can be found in Illinois along the Mississippi River. Archaeologist Sissel Schroeder, University of Wisconsin-Madison professor, will lead a discussion about this ancient architecture from 7 to 8 p.m. tonight in Cole Hall,...

SA President encourages inclusiveness on campus

SA President encourages inclusiveness on campus

SA is addressing inclusiveness through its campaign called #ThisIsOurAmerica. Students are encouraged to take a selfie and share their story of when they were a victim or witnessed discrimination or acceptance. Political science major Moriah Tyler participated by writing how others identify her as "black girl" and assume she can dance well and explain slang such as "nappy," according to her Facebook post.

TED Tuesdays to end for semester

By Northern Star staff | November 15, 2016

DeKALB - Today marks the end of the Fall semester TED Talks hosted by the University Honors Program. From 12 to 12:50 p.m. in room 100 of the Campus Life Building, the Honors Program welcomes anybody interested in watching popular TED Talks.There is be...

Organization of the week: NIU Investment Association

By Northern Star staff | November 15, 2016

Editor's Note: The following text was edited for length and is not directly quoted.Q: What are your organization's goals?A: As one of the largest premier student organizations in the College of Business, we strive to promote both finance education as...

Veterans react to Trump’s victory

By Clarissa Hinshaw | November 15, 2016

Student veterans hold a variety of reactions to the election ranging from excitement, surprise and disappointment.Veteran’s Day also gives student veterans a chance to reflect on America and its politics. The Tuesday presidential has attributed a variety...

Ways to eat free this week

By Northern Star staff | November 14, 2016

1. Students can eat pizza while watching TED Talks 12 to 12:50 p.m. Tuesday in Campus Life Building, Room 110. The honors engaged event occurs every other Tuesday.2. Students can hear two communication alumni speak about their lives after graduation 5...