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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

Sandra Puebla, senior political science major, introduces herself to the audience as a panelist for Tuesday evening’s discussion with Project Orange.

Project Orange works to raise domestic violence awareness through conversation

By Sophia Mullowney | March 25, 2019

Sandra Puebla, senior political science major, introduces herself to the audience as a panelist for Tuesday evening’s discussion with Project Orange.

NIU has announced a new provost, executive vice president

NIU has announced a new provost, executive vice president

By Kurt Bitting | March 22, 2019

President Lisa Freeman announced Thursday Beth Fisher Ingram will take on the role of executive vice president and provost beginning May 16.“We are very excited to welcome  Ingram,” Freeman said. “She is an accomplished academic and administrator...

SA hopes to double voter turnout in upcoming elections

SA hopes to double voter turnout in upcoming elections

By Kierra Frazier | March 18, 2019

DeKALB — The Student Association is looking to double voter turnout in this year’s elections. Students are being advised to vote in this upcoming SA election at the end of March because SA leaders said it affects them in more ways than they think. SA...

Bethany Christensen (middle), sophomore physical education major, plays hockey with Ozzy Loda (right), sophomore medical laboratory sciences major, and another student for Outdoor Adventures.

Outdoor Adventures encourages wellness and experience

By Taher Zeitoun | March 18, 2019

Bethany Christensen (middle), sophomore physical education major, plays hockey with Ozzy Loda (right), sophomore medical laboratory sciences major, and another student for Outdoor Adventures.

Fall 2019 classes are set to open

Fall 2019 classes are set to open

By Sarah LaLond | March 17, 2019

We’re halfway through this semester Huskies, which means it’s time to start thinking about classes for next semester. The list of classes for summer and fall 2019 are already available through MyNIU Student Center on the MyNIU homepage.To see which...

Eric Jones, acting director for the Center for Southeast Asian Studies (from left), assistant Director Jui-Chang Wang and 13 of the 15 2018-2019 Foreign Language Area Studies Fellows pose in front of the center.

Center for Southeast Asian Studies receives $2.5M grant for sixth time

By Taher Zeitoun | March 3, 2019

Eric Jones, acting director for the Center for Southeast Asian Studies (from left), assistant Director Jui-Chang Wang and 13 of the 15 2018-2019 Foreign Language Area Studies Fellows pose in front of the center.

The Swap Don't Shop pop-up shop gave the NIU community the opportunity to pick up free used men's and women's clothing Thursday. 

Swap Don’t Shop encourages second-hand clothing

By Kierra Frazier | March 3, 2019

The Swap Don't Shop pop-up shop gave the NIU community the opportunity to pick up free used men's and women's clothing Thursday. 

Wired Nutrition owner Kimberly Zepeda speaks with a customer Friday.

Wired Nutrition opens to encourage fitness

By Kierra Frazier | March 3, 2019

Wired Nutrition owner Kimberly Zepeda speaks with a customer Friday.

Renovations to the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St., were postponed two additional weeks following concerns regarding expansion into Palmer Court.  

Egyptian Theatre renovations see postponement to achieve compromise

By Kierra Frazier | February 28, 2019

Renovations to the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St., were postponed two additional weeks following concerns regarding expansion into Palmer Court.

 

 

Freeman’s office hours to promote student dialogue

By Taher Zeitoun | February 27, 2019

DeKALB — NIU President Lisa Freeman has opened her presidential office to the university community in an effort to connect with students, faculty and staff.Freeman has already started holding open office hours in the President’s Office, Altgeld Hall...

Scholarship opportunities remain open for students

Scholarship opportunities remain open for students

By Sarah LaLond | February 27, 2019

In the middle of this semester’s crunch time take a break to apply for free money! Although we’re almost halfway through the semester, there’s still plenty of opportunities to win scholarships. There are scholarship opportunities at NIU, if you...

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