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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

Why I chose NIU

Why I chose NIU

By Yeon Woo Kim | November 23, 2016

Q: Why did you choose NIU?

A: "Went here as an undergraduate and it's close to come since it's 30 minutes away," said Matt Murges, graduate student for teaching license in special education. "The teaching program is great."

DeKalb County boosts support for local merchants

By Northern Star staff | November 23, 2016

DeKALB | Small Business Saturday is a National movement to promote shopping at local businesses instead of the large chains that overpower Black Friday sales. DeKalb is participating this year on Saturday, November 26, at various local businesses around...

This year, 3,724 students signed up to live in residence halls this year, which is 449 less than last year, following a three-year downward trend.

Residence hall sign-up decreases by 449 students; Vice president proposes fix

By Leah Nicolini | November 22, 2016

This year, 3,724 students signed up to live in residence halls this year, which is 449 less than last year, following a three-year downward trend.

Gaming Goat hosts game night

Gaming Goat hosts game night

By Northern Star staff | November 22, 2016
Photo Poll: What is your favorite Thanksgiving food?

Photo Poll: What is your favorite Thanksgiving food?

By Faith Mellenthin | November 22, 2016
Organization of the week: Huskie Alternative Breaks

Organization of the week: Huskie Alternative Breaks

By Northern Star staff | November 22, 2016
Sweet Earth Jewelry offers holiday classes

Sweet Earth Jewelry offers holiday classes

By Northern Star staff | November 21, 2016

Students redefine holidays

By Clarissa Hinshaw | November 21, 2016

Sim Chin, director of the International Student and Faculty Office, discusses how international students can celebrate Thanksgiving even though they are native to other countries.

Resource center gains SA support

By Julia Martinez | November 21, 2016

DeKALB | Asian American Resource Center officials plan to take their resolution for better resources and funding to the Board of Trustees after getting support from the Student Association.The Asian American Resource Center was placed in what the members...

Administrative programs changes to finalize

Administrative programs changes to finalize

By Leah Nicolini | November 21, 2016

DeKALB | President Doug Baker will finalize changes to 236 administrative programs from Program Prioritization Nov. 28.His feedback on the task force reports will be released as the President’s Progress Report. Baker’s recommendations are final, unless...

Huskie items discounted for upcoming holidays

By Northern Star staff | November 18, 2016

DeKALB | Holmes Student Center will temporarily mark down prices for NIU insignia and school supplies.The holiday open house sale will run today from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and tomorrow from noon to 4:30 p.m.Electronic items are not included.For more information,...

Students unite against Trump in rally

By Sam Malone | November 18, 2016

DeKALB | After the results of the presidential election were announced, sophomore English major Maggie Hitchcock felt a call to action and founded the Love Trumps Hate Committee.The rally began at 5 p.m. Thursday in the MLK Commons and featured speakers...

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