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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

Asian American Resource Center hosts long-awaited grand opening of new location

By Kierra Frazier | December 5, 2018

DeKALB — The Asian American Resource Center [AARC] invited community members and students to the grand opening of its new location Monday.AARC relocated Oct.17 from the Jacobs House, 429 Garden Road, to a location shared with NIU Health Services and...

Graduate student Mary Stamps contributed to the conversation Friday during the I Am Because She Is event in the Center for Black Studies.

Women explore generational gaps in communication and ways to bridge those gaps

By Sophia Mullowney | December 4, 2018

Graduate student Mary Stamps contributed to the conversation Friday during the I Am Because She Is event in the Center for Black Studies.

Pre-trial date set for man charged in Grant North stabbing

By Northern Star Staff | December 3, 2018

DeKALB —  The man being charged in the Grant North stabbing will be released on a signature with bond set at $10,000 and a pre-trial date set for Feb. 1.The suspect, Abdul Rahmon Danyiwo, 18, of Lansing, appeared in DeKalb County Circuit Court today...

University faculty and staff enjoyed food and conversation with colleagues Thursday during the President's Holiday Appreciation Gathering in Altgeld Hall.

Freeman hosts President’s Holiday Appreciation Gathering for faculty and staff

By Samanta Echevarria | December 2, 2018

University faculty and staff enjoyed food and conversation with colleagues Thursday during the President's Holiday Appreciation Gathering in Altgeld Hall.

David Bogenberger, former NIU student, died Nov. 1, 2012, after attending an unsanctioned Pi Kappa Alpha event.

Parents of teen killed in hazing incident win $14 million settlement

By Sophia Mullowney | December 2, 2018

David Bogenberger, former NIU student, died Nov. 1, 2012, after attending an unsanctioned Pi Kappa Alpha event.

Seventh Ward Alderperson Anthony Faivre comments during a discussion between council members when City Council met Aug. 27.

City Council considers creating a third TIF, vote to reevaluate next hearing

By Fathima Siddiqui | November 29, 2018

Seventh Ward Alderperson Anthony Faivre comments during a discussion between council members when City Council met Aug. 27.

Faculty Senate touch on current topics, including student health insurance change

Faculty Senate touch on current topics, including student health insurance change

By Kierra Frazier | November 29, 2018

Faculty Senate members gathered in the Holmes Student Center Skyroom for the final senate meeting of the semester Thursday.

Annual Country Music Show and “Toys for Tots” Toy Drive returns to DeKalb

By Northern Star Staff | November 29, 2018

DeKALB — For the 49th consecutive year, DeKalb resident Gary Mullis will host the Country Music Show and “Toys for Tots” Toy Drive.The event will take place from 1:30 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Taylor Street Plaza High Rise, 507 East Taylor Street....

Winter Clothing Drive to accept donations until end of semester

By Northern Star Staff | November 29, 2018

DeKALB — Members of First and Second Year Experience [FYSE] and Student Involvement & Leadership Development [SILD] brought the giving spirit to campus this semester with the Winter Clothing Drive.The Winter Clothing Drive has been open since the...

Freeman and team to host Holiday open house Thursday

By Northern Star Staff | November 29, 2018

DeKALB — NIU administrators will be hosting the President’s Holiday Appreciation Gathering, featuring desserts and music by the NIU Jazzlet.The event will take place from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Thursday in the Altgeld Auditorium. NIU President Lisa Freeman...

Fire Department reinstates Red Wreath Program

By Northern Star Staff | November 29, 2018

DeKALB — On Thanksgiving, wreaths were placed at the DeKalb fire stations and will remain on display through Jan. 1, 2019.The DeKalb Fire Station is operating the program and delivered a news release to explain what the program is and the motive behind...

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