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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

Construction on the Kishwaukee-Kiwanis bike path that will connect the Prarie Park path with the path on campus near East Lagoon is projected to begin in May. This connection will be made in the area circled on the map.

Trail to connect community

By Morgan Fink | January 19, 2017

Construction on the Kishwaukee-Kiwanis bike path that will connect the Prarie Park path with the path on campus near East Lagoon is projected to begin in May. This connection will be made in the area circled on the map.

Bike path extension receives projection completion date

By Morgan Fink | January 19, 2017

The construction of the Kishwaukee-Kiwanis bike path is projected to be completed by the end of 2017 with construction proposed to start in May, said City Engineer John Laskowski.“This is a missing link that is critical to getting the south side linked...

Council lowers cannabis fines

Council lowers cannabis fines

By Infographic by Maddie Steen | January 19, 2017

The Clery Report shows the total reported amounts of drug related offenses on campus, in a residence hall, on public property and off campus based on the 2013, 2014 and 2015 fiscal year. The DeKalb County Board unanimously adopted the establishment of the DeKalb County Possession of Cannabis and Possession of Drug paraphernalia Ordinance which went into effect Jan. 1. 

Eduardo's Mexican Restaurant to host professor presentation

Eduardo’s Mexican Restaurant to host professor presentation

By Northern Star staff | January 18, 2017

DeKALB - Sherine Elsawa, assistant professor of immunology will speak from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at Eduardo's Mexican Restaurant, 214 E. Lincoln Highway.Her presentation, "Getting Dirty: How Bacteria Impact and Improve Human Health" will discuss...

Obama’s final speech instills ideas of change

By Clarissa Hinshaw | January 18, 2017

DeKALB — With President Barack Obama’s term coming to an end, students and faculty interested in leadership and activism are paying attention to his final words.Obama delivered his farewell address at 8 p.m. Jan. 10 at McCormick Place in Chicago....

Speed dating event offers s'mores

Speed dating event offers s’mores

By Northern Star staff | January 17, 2017

Northern Star coupon book offers various deals

By Northern Star staff | January 17, 2017

Check out the locations of all businesses with coupons in the Spring 2017 Northern Star coupon book. To pick up a copy, stop by the Northern Star office, Campus Life Building, Suite 130. 

Andrew Rifkin (left) cries tears of joy with twin sister Ashley Rifkin after hearing the verdict of 'not guilty.'

What you missed over winter break

By Northern Star staff | January 17, 2017

Andrew Rifkin (left) cries tears of joy with twin sister Ashley Rifkin after hearing the verdict of 'not guilty.'

Dean seeks program expansion

By Lindsey Salvatelli | January 17, 2017

­DeKALB — Eric Dannenmaier, College of Law dean, is no stranger to experiential learning.While teaching in the Robert H. McKinney School of Law at Indiana University, he created a two-credit summer course that replaced the classroom with a canoe ride...

New leaders ensure consistency

By Morgan Fink | January 17, 2017

DeKALB — Leaders of the Division of Student Affairs will oversee the department as the search continues for a permanent replacement of former Vice President Eric Weldy.Weldy, who left NIU Jan. 1 after accepting the position of vice chancellor of student...

President Baker says NIU violated employment agreement issues in 2013, ’14

By Leah Nicolini | December 28, 2016

DeKALB | President Doug Baker acknowledged NIU violated procurement practices, employment decisions and contractual arrangements in 2013 and 2014 after an investigation.The violations were not stated in a Dec. 22 NIU Today article addressing the investigation....

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