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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

Students look at selfies, their descriptions and encouraging Post-it notes other left behind during the Self-ie-Perspective event Wednesday night in Neptune Central.

Students share insecurities, selfies at upcoming showcase

By Northern Star staff | February 18, 2015

Students will share their selfies and insecurities at the second Self-ie Perspective event Tuesday.Students are encouraged to share their photos and insecurities on a Facebook page where others comment and say why they think each person is beautiful....

DeKalb police respond to a call on Hillcrest Drive.

Police say report of robbery at motel ‘unfounded’

By Northern Star staff | February 18, 2015

Police say a report that a man was robbed at the Red Roof Inn Tuesday night has been shown to be unfounded.A man told police he was robbed by two men and one woman who claimed they had a knife at about 8:50 p.m. Tuesday at the Red Roof Inn, 1212 W. Lincoln...

Tweets: Gov. Bruce Rauner delivers budget address

By Northern Star staff | February 18, 2015

Follow Gov. Bruce Rauner's budget address here: // [View the story "Gov. Bruce Rauner budget address" on Storify]

Students can learn ins and outs of cellphones at Bring Your Own Device Fair

By Northern Star staff | February 18, 2015

The Division of Information Technology will hold the Bring Your Own Device Fair 12:30-1:30 p.m. Feb. 26 in the Holmes Student Center, Ellington’s Restaurant.Technicians from the Division of Information Technology will help students navigate the functions...

College of Education to screen ‘How to Survive a Plague’

By Northern Star staff | February 18, 2015

College of Education will show the film “How to Survive a Plague” at 6 p.m. Tuesday in the Cole Hall auditorium.“How to Survive a Plague” is a documentary about activists who in the early years of the AIDS epidemic fought for a more balanced public...

DeKalb Public Library holds Chinese New Year celebration

By Northern Star staff | February 18, 2015

The DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St., will hold a celebration of the Chinese New Year at 6:30 p.m. today in the main floor reading room.The NIU Chinese Music Ensemble will welcome the Year of the Sheep with a lion and dragon dance and will perform,...

NIU police launch interactive emergency training

By Northern Star staff | February 18, 2015

NIU police launched an online learning system Monday that explains how to handle emergency situations.The system, bit.ly/1FpYOvZ, includes interactive presentations for evacuation planning, weather emergencies and responses to violent encounters, among...

Huskie Alternative Breaks holds grilled cheese fundraiser

By Northern Star staff | February 18, 2015

Huskie Alternative Breaks will hold Grilled Cheese Fundraiser 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. today in the Campus Life Building lobby.Grilled cheese sandwiches will be available for $2.00 and each extra topping is 50 cents. Toppings include bacon, tomato and avocado....

Man robbed by 3 people at Red Roof Inn: police

February 17, 2015

A man was robbed by two men and one woman who claimed they had a knife at about 8:50 p.m. Tuesday at the Red Roof Inn, 1212 W. Lincoln Highway, according to a safety bulletin.The suspects took the man's money before driving away, according to the safety...

Outdoor Adventures holds kayaking clinic

By Northern Star staff | February 17, 2015

Outdoor Adventures will hold a kayaking clinic 6:30-8:30 p.m. today and Monday at the Gabel Hall pool.This free event is for those who want to join Outdoor Adventures on kayak trips but do not know how to kayak, said trip leader Kyle Anderson. The meeting...

Basketball game attendees have chance to win $400 scholarship

By Northern Star staff | February 17, 2015

Students who attend the Saturday men's basketball game have a chance to win a $400 scholarship.Athletics has held more giveaways and events during games as a way to encourage student attendance, and a Hawaii vacation giveaway is ongoing. Morris White,...

Black Student Union holds Mr. & Miss. Freshman Pageant

By Northern Star staff | February 17, 2015

The Black Student Union will hold the Mr. & Miss. Freshman Pageant on Saturday.The event is 7 p.m. in the Holmes Student Center, Duke Ellington Ballroom. Entry is free. 2.21.15 @ 7pm in the Duke! ❤️ pic.twitter.com/HX0VX8ajuo — Black...

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