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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

Free events to attend this week

Group fitness free for a week

By Northern Star Staff | March 3, 2017

History of the week: NIU’s geese

By Kaylyn Zielinski | March 3, 2017

Geese are often associated with NIU. These campus icons receive mentions on social media and the geese even have their own Twitter page, @NIUGeese.  [View the story "NIU Geese" on Storify]The popularity of geese was an entirely different story 25 years...

Trump’s speech offers change of pace

By Clarissa Hinshaw | March 2, 2017

DeKALB — In his first speech to a joint Congress, President Donald Trump addressed the progress he has made since taking office and what his goals are for the United States Tuesday.Trump talked about a variety of issues including the economy, immigration...

Stevens building advances construction

By Lindsey Salvatelli | March 2, 2017

DeKALB — The construction delay of the Stevens Building resulted in nearly $2 million in unexpected costs.The project, which is managed by the Illinois Capital Development Board, was delayed from June 2015 to July 2016 because of the state budget impasse....

SA holds candidate meetings

By Morgan Fink | March 2, 2017

DeKALB — Students interested in running for Student Association Senate and Executive Board started the process by attending the first candidates’ meeting.SA Elections Commissioner Jamilah Dodd and Kayla Sorensen, SA Board of Elections chairwoman,...

Students invited to bowling and bingo

By Northern Star Staff | March 2, 2017

Students can summon the luck of the Irish at St. Patrick's Day-themed bingo and bowling.The $1 bingo and bowling event will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. March 6 in the Huskie Den. Winners will receive prizes.Holmes Student Center Events will host the event....

Students fear new healthcare

By Keith Hernandez | March 2, 2017

DeKALB — Since the beginning of President Donald Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign, “repeal” has been met with anger by some NIU students who have grown to rely on provisions in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare,...

DeKalb Police Chief Gene Lowery said crimes categorized nationwide as part one were the most serious offenses, at a Monday city council meeting. 

DeKalb crime report sees 26 percent spark

By Northern Star staff | March 2, 2017

DeKalb Police Chief Gene Lowery said crimes categorized nationwide as part one were the most serious offenses, at a Monday city council meeting. 

Police to discuss life beyond their uniforms

By Northern Star Staff | March 1, 2017

DeKALB | First and Second Year Experience will host a police panel from 5:30 to 7 p.m. today in Stevenson Towers South smart classroom 175. The panel will feature three to four officers from the DeKalb Police Department who will discuss their daily lives,...

Campus Dining to serve southwest dishes

Campus Dining to serve southwest dishes

By Northern Star Staff | March 1, 2017
Tornadoes a possibility in DeKalb

Tornadoes a possibility in DeKalb

By Brooklynn Harper | February 28, 2017

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