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Storify: NIU community reacts to Cubs win

By Northern Star staff | November 3, 2016

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Faculty initiates diversity

By Sam Malone | November 3, 2016

With racial tensions growing in the United States, the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences has attempted to dissolve this issue by providing diversity workshops to faculty.Janice Hamlet, director of diversity, equity and inclusion for the College of...

Field of study influences day-to-day wardrobe

Field of study influences day-to-day wardrobe

By Xavier Ortega | November 3, 2016

Students can be diverse in how they dress. Certain clubs or majors may require or influence professional attire, such as accounting or business majors. Other fields of study may create the need for students to wear clothes they can get stained with charcoal, paint and other art supplies.

SA Senate to host funding rally

By Julia Martinez | November 3, 2016

DeKALB | The Student Association Senate will be hosting a budget and Monetary Award Program rally 4:30 p.m. today in the MLK Commons.The rally is being held to give those affected by the decreased state budget an outlet to express their discontent about...

Fair informs students about scholarships

By Northern Star staff | November 2, 2016

Students can speak with representatives from academic colleges and departments during the annual scholarship fair.The scholarship fair starts 2 to 4 p.m. tonight in the Holmes Student Center, Duke Ellington Ballroom.The Scholarship Office and the Student...

Huskies of DeKalb

Huskies of DeKalb

By Xavier Ortega | November 2, 2016

"You wanna dress how you wanna dress," said Maurice Jackson, fifth year industrial management major. "It gives me an extra boost in the morning. You're outfit choice gets people talking and can make a lasting first impression. You can dress good or bad. It doesn't matter. That's what fashion is." 

Discussion focuses on election

By Northern Star staff | November 1, 2016

Artemus Ward, political science assistant professor, will speak at the Hot Topic: Presidential Election discussion.Hosted by the University Honors Program, the event be 1 to 1:50 p.m. Wednesday in the Campus Life Building, Room 100.The presentation qualifies...

Student Association to host rally

By Northern Star staff | November 1, 2016

Speakers will explain the Monetary Award Program concerns during the second Illinois State Budget and MAP Grant rally.Hosted by the Student Association Senate, the rally will be held 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday in the MLK Commons.Current MAP Grant recipients...

Students invited to dance

By Northern Star staff | November 1, 2016

All students are invited to the It's Electric dance party.Hosted by Campus Activities Board, the free event opens 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in Neptune Central.New dance steps will be taught in the spirit of dancing for fun.For more information contact Sumiko...