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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

J.B. Pritzker elected Governor in midterm elections

By Northern Star Staff | November 6, 2018

Democrat J.B. Pritzker has defeated incumbent Republican Bruce Rauner in the most expensive governor’s race in American history.Pritzker spent $176 million on the election, while Rauner spent $79 million; both numbers beat the previous record for most...

Susana Mendoza re-elected after Republican canditate concedes

By Northern Star Staff | November 6, 2018

Democrat Susana Mendoza won the election for comptroller general by a large margin Tuesday, wiping her Republican counterpart Darlene Senger out of the waters.The election was so overwhelmingly supportive of Mendoza that Senger called to concede. In DeKalb,...

Christensen remains regional superintendent

By Northern Star Staff | November 6, 2018

Superintendent Amanda Christensen is running unopposed, but she has put her effort forth elsewhere.Christensen said since she is running unopposed for regional superintendent, she would like those looking to support her financially to put their funds...

Sheriff Scott wins unopposed

By Northern Star Staff | November 6, 2018

DeKalb County Sheriff Roger Scott ran unopposed in the midterm election, netting his sixth straight election win and retaining the position he has held since 1986.Scott has not run opposed since 2010, and has overseen a rapidly changing DeKalb County...

Senator Dave Syverson earns third straight term

By Northern Star Staff | November 6, 2018

Republican senator Dave Syverson ran unopposed in the 2018 midterm elections, clinching his third straight win in the 35th district.Syverson served as an Illinois state senator in the 34th district from 1993-2013. He is a proponent of limiting big government...

Midterm Elections take place Tuesday Nov. 6, and students can still register to vote.

Students can still register to vote

By Northern Star Staff | November 6, 2018

Midterm Elections take place Tuesday Nov. 6, and students can still register to vote.

SA Senate elects two cabinet members and senator

By Tom Burton | November 4, 2018

DeKALB — Two directors for the Student Association Cabinet were elected along with another senator during Sunday’s weekly Senate meeting.Tristan Martin, Speaker of the Senate, led parliamentary procedure in electing these individuals, along with making...

Above is a rendering of the Huskies Den after the proposed renovations have been completed. The renovation would include a staircase to the Black Hawk Cafe and a sports grill. 

Holmes Student Center Renovations move along with set timeline

By Kierra Frazier | November 4, 2018

Above is a rendering of the Huskies Den after the proposed renovations have been completed. The renovation would include a staircase to the Black Hawk Cafe and a sports grill. 

Panelists (from left to right) Undergraduate Program Director Laura Vazquez and panelists involved in the making of her film answer questions following its screening Sunday at the DeKalb Public Library.

Local award-winning film explores better use of land and hunger issues in DeKalb County

By Taher Zeitoun | November 4, 2018

Panelists (from left to right) Undergraduate Program Director Laura Vazquez and panelists involved in the making of her film answer questions following its screening Sunday at the DeKalb Public Library.

Zeta Iota celebrates 50 years by awarding scholarships and donating goods

By Northern Star Staff | November 1, 2018

The Delta Sigma Theta sorority is commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Zeta Iota chapter by hosing a Welcome Program 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Center for Black Studies.During the program, alumni will present five $1,000 scholarships to CHANCE Program...

Attendees of the Southeast Asia Lecture Series gathered in the Campus Life Building for Thai food and a featured speaker Friday.

Lecture series explores different Southeast Asian cultures

By Taher Zeitoun | October 31, 2018

Eric Jones, director of the Center for Southeast Asian Studies, addressed participants of the Southeast Asia Lecture Series during the Oct. 19 lecture in the Campus Life Building.

Liliana discusses women being treated differently based on their looks and age.

Political candidates encourage women to pursue running for office

By Courtney Ransom | October 31, 2018

U.S. Congressional candidate Sara Dady and former marine Carolyn Morris discuss their hardships as women.

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