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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

Local non-profit speaks against pipeline

Local non-profit speaks against pipeline

By Xavier Ortega | September 15, 2016

Co-chair of 350Kishwaukee Meryl Greer Domina (left) speaks with her friend and co-worker, Sylvia Varhus, of Elburn, about contacting local senators and Congress to promote a green community and get rid of pipelines."Anyone that is familiar with the oil...

Egyptian Theater to hold flashlight tour

Egyptian Theater to hold flashlight tour

By Northern Star staff | September 15, 2016

Take a haunted and historic tour in the dark, using just flashlights, at 8 p.m. on Saturday at the Egyptian Theatre in DeKalb.Guests will get a special two-hour backstage and behind the scenes tour where cameras are encouraged.Ticket cost is $20 for adults...

Fraternity to host dance workshop

By Northern Star staff | September 15, 2016

Tau Phi Sigma Multicultural Fraternity Inc. are hosting Night Across Latin America, a dance workshop, from 6 to 9 pm Sept. 19 in Holmes Student Center Duke Ellington Ballroom with help from the DeKalb Public Library and the Latino Resource Center.This...

Unity March draws crowd

By Marisa Pieroni and Julia Martinez | September 15, 2016

Students, community members, local faith organizations and law enforcement gathered at MLK Commons to partake in the annual Unity March.Participants gathered for the Unity Walk at 6 p.m. Wednesday to start an open dialogue about unity and aspire positive...

Fifth Ward Alderwoman Kate Noreiko listens to a speaker during a former city council meeting which occur the second and fourth Monday of each month.  

City council freezes gaming licenses

By Sam Malone | September 15, 2016

Fifth Ward Alderwoman Kate Noreiko listens to a speaker during a former city council meeting which occur the second and fourth Monday of each month.  

Freshmen adjust to college

Freshmen adjust to college

By Danielle Brown | September 14, 2016

Q: How would you describe your transition from high school to college?

A: "I would describe it as fairly easy," said Alexia Kingzette, freshman, psychology major. "I'm only about an hour away from home. I took AP courses in high school so it's not that bad. Meeting people has been fairly easy. Meeting freshmen is easy, everyone is in the same boat as you. Ilive in the honors house and my best friend goes here."

History of the week: Pizza stand generates controversy; approved

History of the week: Pizza stand generates controversy; approved

By Northern Star staff | September 14, 2016

Employee Assistance Program hosts presentation on new treatment system

By Northern Star staff | September 14, 2016

The Employee Assistance Program department will host a presentation at noon to 1 p.m. on Thursday called Mechanical Motion Therapy.The presentation will be about a new treatment system called Mechanical Motion Therapy, which is used to relieve pain and...

Holmes Student Center to hold hiring event

By Northern Star staff | September 14, 2016

There will be a hiring event from 4 to 7 p.m. today in the Duke Ellington Ballroom of the Holmes Student Center. This event includes interviewing and on-the-spot hiring for students who are able to work at least 15 hours per week. Students must bring...

Student Association to hold special elections

By Northern Star staff | September 14, 2016

Student Association will hold special elections today 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at polling stations across campus. Polling stations include: New Hall Community Center, DuSable Hall, Holmes Student Center Diversions Lounge, Founders Memorial Library and Barsema...

Relax with coloring

Relax with coloring

By Northern Star staff | September 13, 2016
Edible Education returns with more workshops

Edible Education returns with more workshops

By Northern Star staff | September 13, 2016

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