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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

“Brian Schmack, he played here. He’s an alumni. He’s the Valpo head coach. He’s a buddy of mine. When I walked in here there was two pictures and they were on both sides of the room and they were both staring at me. And I texted him and I said, ‘Dude, I’m sorry, but I got to take your pictures down. You’re freaking me out.’”

Kunigonis’ most unique thing in his office: autographed photos of Brian Schmack

By Frank Gogola | January 19, 2015

“Brian Schmack, he played here. He’s an alumni. He’s the Valpo head coach. He’s a buddy of mine. When I walked in here there was two pictures and they were on both sides of the room and they were both staring at me. And I texted him and I said,...

Danny Pulliam vs. Valparaiso

Danny Pulliam vs. Valparaiso

By Bryce McMullin | January 15, 2015

Redshirt senior guard Danny Pulliam (12) drives in the lane Nov. 20 at the Convocation Center in the game against the Valparaiso Crusaders. The loss to the Crusaders was the last time the Huskies allowed 60 or more points in a game until the Bowling Green...

Kelsey Hildreth Portrait Photo

Kelsey Hildreth Portrait Photo

By Frank Gogola | January 15, 2015

Freshman distance runner Kelsey Hildreth is off to a solid start in her cross country and track career. What’s next for her after breaking three NIU records and becoming the first cross country runner, along with senior Meghan Heuer, to be named All-MAC...

NIU fans view MAC game from local spots

By Kelly Bauer | January 8, 2015

Fatty’s Pub and Grille, 1312 W. Lincoln Highway, hosted a watch party for the Mid-American Conference championship, where students reacted to NIU beating Bowling Green, 51-17.

“It was pretty awesome to see the game. We did a lot of great passes this time around,” said senior English major Lena Al-Loussi, who attended the pub’s watch party. “It was also really different to watch it on TV as opposed to being in the stands, since last year I was in the marching band so I got to actually go to it. It’s a completely different atmosphere watching it with a couple of friends.”

This was Fatty’s fifth time hosting a watch party for the game. Guests were given a special NIU football schedule beer mug for coming to the party.

John Cheney, interim associate vice president of Facilities, introduces design firms Sunday at the Student Association Senate meeting in the Holmes Student Center. Representatives from three design firms spoke about renovations to the Holmes Student Center and Neptune residence halls.

SA Senate looks into renovations as part of Master Plan Thesis, retention

By Alexandra Meyer | December 8, 2014

John Cheney, interim associate vice president of Facilities, introduces design firms Sunday at the Student Association Senate meeting in the Holmes Student Center. Representatives from three design firms spoke about renovations to the Holmes Student Center...

Students rally to protest Ferguson events, raise awareness

Students rally to protest Ferguson events, raise awareness

By Ryan Ocasio | December 3, 2014

Supporters of Pan-Africanism give speeches on Wednesday outside of the Holmes Student Center. Speakers talked about Michael Brown and the decision not to indict former police officer Darren Wilson for the death of Brown.

Couple sings Christmas songs at House Cafe

Couple sings Christmas songs at House Cafe

By Gavin Weaver | November 30, 2014

Husband and wife Greg and Kim Wheaton perform "Darlin’ (Christmas is Coming)" Sunday at The House Cafe, 263 E. Lincoln Highway. The duo played winter-themed original songs and were accompanied by the poetry of Kyle White. White read a selection of his own work; subject matter included Advent, the season leading up to Christmas, and his love of Wisconsin.

Men's Basketball

Men’s Basketball

By Gavin Weaver | November 25, 2014

Sophomore guard Aaric Armstead (23) goes up for a dunk Thursday at the Convocation Center in the game against the Idaho Vandals. The Huskies hit the road for the first time this season when they take on the Iowa Hawkeyes, of the Big Ten, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday in Iowa City, Iowa.

Enrollment

Enrollment

By Brandon Semel | November 24, 2014

Students file out of class Sept. 10 in DuSable Hall. Business management professor Eric Wasowicz’s class has been working on a project to solve the problem of declining enrollment and retention at NIU. The entrepreneurship and business model implementation...

Student Trustee Paul Julion discusses a recommendation approved by the Board of Trustees, which aims to enhance cellphone signals on campus in “dead areas,” such as New Residence Hall and DuSable Hall, Sunday night at the Student Association Senate meeting in the Holmes Student Center, Sky Room. 

Student Trustee Paul Julion

By Alexandra Meyer | November 23, 2014

Student Trustee Paul Julion discusses a recommendation approved by the Board of Trustees, which aims to enhance cellphone signals on campus in “dead areas,” such as New Residence Hall and DuSable Hall, Sunday night at the Student Association Senate...

Students collect cans for Hope Haven at Canapalooza

Students collect cans for Hope Haven at Canapalooza

By Gavin Weaver | November 23, 2014

Canned food is collected at Canapalooza Sunday in the Newman Catholic Center, 512 Normal Road. Canapalooza raised 734 cans of food to be donated.

A resident of the Canfield Green apartments in Ferguson, Mo., who lived right above the spot where Michael Brown was killed, move out on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014, in advance of a St. Louis county grand jury decision. The woman and her niece both declined to be interviewed, but the niece answered a question about whether her aunt was moving because of the upcoming news. "You bet your butt she is," she said. (AP Photo/St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Robert Cohen,) EDWARDSVILLE INTELLIGENCER OUT; THE ALTON TELEGRAPH OUT

Ferguson Police Shooting

By Robert Cohen | November 20, 2014

A resident of the Canfield Green apartments in Ferguson, Mo., who lived right above the spot where Michael Brown was killed, move out on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014, in advance of a St. Louis county grand jury decision. The woman and her niece both declined...

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