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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

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...

Lecture highlights Latino voting base in 2018 Midterm Elections

Lecture highlights Latino voting base in 2018 Midterm Elections

By Sophia Mullowney | February 25, 2019

DeKALB — The Center for Latino and Latin American Studies hosted a discussion on the intersection of ethnicity and political engagement Thursday in the Latino Center, 121.The Center for Latino and Latin American Studies hosted "A Mobilized Electorate:...

NIU staff and students gather to remember the lives of Clayton Parks and Trevor Wehner Thursday. 

Community gathers to honor Wehner and Parks

By Kierra Frazier | February 25, 2019

NIU staff and students gather to remember the lives of Clayton Parks and Trevor Wehner Thursday. 

Mystery comment leaves Cross upset, possible conflict between student leaders

Mystery comment leaves Cross upset, possible conflict between student leaders

By Kierra Frazier | February 21, 2019

Sunday’s Student Association meeting sparked heated remarks resulting from an unrevealed comment made at an earlier candidate’s meeting.During his executive report, SA President Khiree Cross said while he’s been in the SA for five years, he’s...

SA launches #ProjectOrange to target domestic violence and sexual assault awareness

SA launches #ProjectOrange to target domestic violence and sexual assault awareness

By Sophia Mullowney | February 21, 2019

Junior hospitality major Tori McCracken (from left), senior nursing major Ariel Tate, freshman nursing major Starr Scott, Jameria Washington, freshman early education major, and junior hospitality major Tatyana Coleman pose for a picture in the Holmes Student Center Sky Room during the #ProjectOrange launch Tuesday.

Barsema’s Closet is in business after opening for the first time Feb. 13 and now serves students business attire. 

Barsema’s Closet to take students from class to classy

By Kierra Frazier | February 20, 2019

Barsema’s Closet is in business after opening for the first time Feb. 13 and now serves students business attire. 

NIU community will host vigil to honor Clayton Parks and Trevor Wehner

By Northern Star Staff | February 18, 2019

The NIU community will host a vigil to honor the lives of Clayton Parks and Trevor Wehner on Thursday, Feb. 21.The vigil will be held in the Regency Room at the Holmes Student Center. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. and it will begin at 5:15 p.m.The Northern...

Clayton Parks, poses for the camera during his study abroad trip to Bucerias, Nayarit, Mexico in March 2014.

Parks remembered by determined personality and compassion toward others

By Sophia Mullowney | February 18, 2019

DeKALB — In the wake of tragedy, the NIU community came together to reminisce about the life and impact of alumnus Clayton Parks.Parks, 32, of South Elgin, was a victim in the Friday shooting at the Henry Pratt Company, 401 S. Highland Ave., Aurora....

Trevor Wehner's memorial cross sits outside in Aurora.

Wehner honored for his humor and heart | Friends and peers reflect on life lost

By Jessie Kern | February 17, 2019

DeKALB — Friends and peers of Trevor Wehner remember him with a smile on his face and as a driven individual who was never afraid to let his goofball side shine.Wehner, 21, was a senior management major who had a drive for success in the College of...

Student, alumnus among those killed in Aurora shooting

By Northern Star Staff | February 17, 2019

Human resource management student Trevor Wehner and College of Business alumnus Clayton Parks were killed Friday afternoon in the shooting at Henry Pratt Co., 401 S. Highland Ave., Aurora, according to an email sent Saturday by President Lisa Freeman.Police...

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