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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

Members from the Annie Glidden North community form small teams to discuss various improvement areas.

Annie Glidden North Revitalization plan moves forward with early action project

By Jessie Kern | November 6, 2017

Members from the Annie Glidden North community form small teams to discuss various improvement areas.

Gun violence prompts NIU response

By Jessie Kern | November 2, 2017

DeKALB — The recent spark in gun-related incidents on and around campus inspired a second community meeting during which students, campus officials and local law enforcement addressed safety concerns and initiatives.NIU employees including acting President...

NIU Green Team makes sustainability plan

NIU Green Team makes sustainability plan

By Morgan Fink | November 2, 2017

Dual Degree Informational Session

By Northern Star Staff | November 1, 2017

Have you ever contemplated joining the prestigious NIU’s College of Law Program? Now you can make your dream a reality, as this dual degree will be hosting an information meeting at 12 p.m. Wednesday, November 8 at the Riley Courtroom, Swen Parson Hall...

The Northern Star Halloween Costume Contest Top Four

The Northern Star Halloween Costume Contest Top Four

By Northern Star Staff | October 30, 2017

From student to Board chair | Wheeler Coleman reflects on NIU journey

By Angela L. Pagan | October 30, 2017

DeKALB — Wheeler Coleman is a man who never lost sight of his roots; despite venturing out of state to attend an acclaimed university and eventually running his own executive consulting firm, EC-United, he was never able to detach himself from the institution...

Police increase Halloween patrol

By Michael Urbanec | October 30, 2017

DeKALB — As Halloween approaches, students prepare for a week full of costumes and candy, but the recent influx of shootings may damper the excitement for some.Since the start of the semester, there have been five shootings located in the northwest...

Students involved with the Asian American Resource Center held a demonstration Thursday to bring awareness to the center, and its need for renovations.

Students ‘bark for the AARC’ in campus demonstration

By Lindsey Salvatelli | October 30, 2017

DeKALB — Members of the Asian American Resource Center held signs and chanted “13 years too long” during a Thursday march meant to call attention to their need for a new space.This was the second year members of the resource center held the event...

Gun violence persists on and off-campus

By Northern Star Staff | October 30, 2017

DeKALB — Shots were fired at a black vehicle Saturday on the 800 block of Spiros Court, prompting an investigation into the second gun-related crime of the week.The DeKalb Police Department and NIU Campus Police responded to the incident at about 3:30...

Kitchen fire ends in fatality

By Northern Star Staff | October 30, 2017

DeKALB — An apartment fire at the 800 block of Ridge Road resulted in the death of one resident early Friday morning.The DeKalb Fire Department arrived at the scene of the fire at about 6:30 a.m. after receiving reports of heavy smoke coming from a...

Diesel memorial statue unveiled

By James Krause | October 30, 2017

DeKALB — Dozens gathered Thursday evening at the west side of Huskie Stadium to witness the unveiling of the Diesel Memorial, a sculpture donated to the university by the Diesel Memorial Project.The bronze statue, designed by sculptor Renee Bemis, is...

Arrests made for aggravated assault at Stevenson Towers

Arrests made for aggravated assault at Stevenson Towers

By Northern Star Staff | October 27, 2017

NIU Police Department officials arrested and charged two non-NIU-affiliated men in connection to an aggravated assault that occurred at the Stevenson Towers Oct. 26.Brian K. Allen and Isaiah R. Rucker fled the scene after the incident but are now in custody...

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