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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

Christian group gathers in the MLK Commons

Christian group gathers in the MLK Commons

By Vincent Dhan | September 14, 2015

Storify: Huskie fans react to football win

By Northern Star staff | September 14, 2015

Fans share their excitement after the Huskies defeated Murray State 57-26 on Saturday. NIU will head to Columbus, Ohio, on Sept. 19 to take on Big Ten powerhouse Ohio State. [View the story "Huskie fans react to football win" on Storify]

A partially reconstructed Stevens Building is seen Sunday outside of Zulauf Hall. Maintenance for the Stevens Building, which will include covering certain areas of the construction site and heating, may cost up to $50,000, said Alan Phillips, vice president of Administration and Finance.

Stevens Building could have delays

By Alexander Chettiath | September 14, 2015

Junior theatre major Julian Serna said it is a “bummer” that he has to cross campus to attend his theatre classes.“I’ve had classes at McMurry Hall, then right after that at Graham Hall, so I have to hightail it across campus,” Serna said.Serna...

Police Report: Sept. 9-10

By Northern Star staff | September 14, 2015

The following was taken directly from the NIU Police Department. Anyone mentioned is presumed innocent until proved guilty in a court of law. The NIU Police Department provides police reports online at niu.edu/publicsafety/.Wednesday1. At 12:02 a.m.,...

NIU swim wants Division 1 restoration

By Margaret Maka | September 14, 2015

A group of students have begun a journey to return D1 swimming to NIU.The club NIU Swimming was approved through Huskie Link, NIU’s social media website for clubs, on Wednesday. NIU had a D1 swim team that started in the 1960s, but ended in 2001. Caleb...

Police Report: Aug. 29 – Sept. 8

By Northern Star staff | September 14, 2015

The following was taken directly from area police and fire department records, or from DeKalb County court records. Anyone mentioned is presumed innocent until proved guilty in a court of law.Aug. 29• Jessica A. Lucas, 36, of DeKalb, was charged with...

DeKalb firefighters spray flame retardant foam at an emergency preparedness drill Sept. 19 at the DeKalb Taylor Municipal Airport, 3232 Pleasant St. More than 20 emergency responders took part in the Hazmat drill.

City to decide on $239K grant match

By Ashley Morse | September 14, 2015

City Council will review the Fiscal Year 2016 budget to consider authorizing the $239,000 Assistance to Firefighters Grant and the purchase of a mobile training tower today.The DeKalb Fire Department was awarded a $239,000 grant from the Federal Emergency...

SA Senator charged with open container

By Northern Star staff | September 11, 2015

Student Association Senator Giuseppe Lagioia, 19, of DeKalb, was charged with open container upon public way Aug. 23.Lagioia serves as a senator to District 1, which encompasses students residing in university-provided housing, according to the SA Bylaws.Lagioia...

This week in photos: Sept. 3-10

This week in photos: Sept. 3-10

By Keith Hernandez | September 10, 2015

The Supermileage team’s Huskie Rocket is seen during the College of Engineering and Engineering Technology’s Welcome Day Picnic on Sept. 9 outside of the Engineering Building.

Center for Black Studies searching for Neighborhood Block Party volunteers

By Northern Star staff | September 10, 2015

The Center for Black Studies is looking for volunteers for the second annual Neighborhood Block Party.The Neighborhood Block party is an opportunity for students to participate in activities that promote inclusiveness and involvement, said graduate assistant...

Dramatic Studios to hold 9/11 walk, performances

By Northern Star staff | September 10, 2015

Dramatic Studios Inc. will hold Walk of Silence on Friday in honor of 9/11 victims.Participants will meet at the Holmes Student Center’s seating area around Subway at 8:45 p.m. and will march to the East Lagoon at 9:11 p.m., said Jason Warrior, founder...

Chief Information Officer Brett Coryell talks to faculty during a University Council meeting Sept. 9. The information technology department spends around $750,000 a year on printing, Coryell said.

Coryell: IT to cut down on printer usage, costs

By Margaret Maka | September 10, 2015

Students, faculty and staff may see less printers next year as NIU plans to cut down on the amount of material printed to save costs.Departments will have the option to consolidate all of their personal printers into fewer print devices, Chief Information...

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