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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

Student Association to hold two voter registration drives

By Northern Star staff | February 10, 2016

Correction: The Northern Star reported there is a voter registration drive 2:30-4 p.m. today in the Latino Resource Center.The voter registration drive is actually 2:30-4 p.m. Thursday in the Latino Resource Center.The Student Association will hold voter...

Molly's Eatery and Drinkery location published in the Northern Star on Feb. 11, 1991. Read more at bit.ly/20ZihvT.

History of the Week: DeKalb alcohol vendors ask for extended hours

By Northern Star staff | February 10, 2016

Molly's Eatery and Drinkery location published in the Northern Star on Feb. 11, 1991. Read more at bit.ly/20ZihvT.

NIU Family Research Center to hold $20 Parenting Survey

By Northern Star staff | February 9, 2016

Parents can make $20 in an hour by completing a survey.Fathers and mothers with children still at home are needed to participate in a research survey sponsored by the Family Violence Research Center. $20 in cash will be given to any parent that completes...

Huskie Alternative Breaks to hold Nicaragua trip

By Northern Star staff | February 9, 2016

Huskie Alternative Breaks will hold its international alternative break May 15-22 in Nicaragua to do volunteer work, according to an NIU news release. The trip’s theme is “Rural Education in a Developing Country” and students will be able to assist...

Center for Southeast Asian Studies to hold Spring 2016 Lecture Series

By Northern Star staff | February 9, 2016

The Center for Southeast Asian Studies will hold "Rescuing Vanishing Art: Reverse Glass Painting in Mainland Southeast Asia" noon Feb. 19 in the Campus Life Building, Room 100.This event will resume the Center for Southeast Asian Studies’ Spring 2016...

Career Services seeks nominations for Applauding Excellence in Student Career Success Awards

By Northern Star staff | February 9, 2016

Career Services is seeking nominations of undergraduate students for the Applauding Excellence in Student Career Success Awards.About 10 undergraduate students, who must be nominated by a faculty or staff member, will be recognized for their achievements...

DeKalb County Jail inmate dies

By Northern Star staff | February 8, 2016

Brandon A. Washington, 28, of Rochelle, died after becoming sick in his jail cell at the DeKalb County Jail today, according to a DeKalb County Sheriff news release.Washington became sick in his jail cell at approximately 1:48 a.m. today, according to...

Southeast Asia Club to hold Lunar New Year Celebration

By Northern Star staff | February 8, 2016

The Southeast Asia Club will hold Lunar New Year Celebration to celebrate the Year of the Monkey 6-8 p.m. today in Cole Hall.A meet, greet and eat mixer will begin the event from 6-6:30 p.m. followed by a New Year’s Blessing and Chant by Bhikkhu Thich...

Career Services to hold Educators’ Job Fair

By Northern Star staff | February 8, 2016

Career Services will hold the NIU Educators’ Job Fair on Feb. 22 at the Convocation Center.The fair consists of two sessions: one open session and one for pre-scheduled interviews by invitation only, for NIU students, alumni, staff and faculty, and...

Police report: Jan. 24 to Jan. 30

By Northern Star staff | February 8, 2016

Jan. 24• Dakaria J. Bailey, 21, of DeKalb, was charged with disorderly house.• Reggi J. Jones, 20, of DeKalb, was charged with disorderly house.• Drew B. Dazzo, 18, of Elburn, was charged with battery and battery/bodily harm.• Devon M. Moore,...

Boards prohibited in residence halls

Boards prohibited in residence halls

By YouTube | February 8, 2016

A hoverboard explodes in a video uploaded by YouTube user BuleBritish. Hoverboards have been known to “burst into flames,” according to a Wednesday news release by the Office of the State Fire Marshal. The office is warning Illinois residents of the...

Trustees Cherilyn Murer and Robert Boey talk about the importance of using art in the process of bettering campus life during a March 27, 2014, Board of Trustees meeting. The Board of Trustees Governance Ad Hoc Committee approved Student Association President Nathan Lupstein’s recommendation to allow the SA president to appoint a student trustee during Thursday’s meeting.

Board of Trustees gives OK for appointment of student trustee

By Leah Nicolini | February 8, 2016

Trustees Cherilyn Murer and Robert Boey talk about the importance of using art in the process of bettering campus life during a March 27, 2014, Board of Trustees meeting. The Board of Trustees Governance Ad Hoc Committee approved Student Association President Nathan Lupstein’s recommendation to allow the SA president to appoint a student trustee during Thursday’s meeting.

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