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Unity Walk

Unity Walk

By Suresh Vakati | October 22, 2014

NIU President Doug Baker and members of the DeKalb and NIU communities clap during remarks made by community and university leaders during the Unity Walk Tuesday in front of the School of Nursing. The walk was inspired by protests in Ferguson, Mo., after...

Huskie Pups

Huskie Pups

By Gavin Weaver | October 20, 2014

Michael Herrera, senior political science major, looks out the window of the Huskie Pup Tuesday. The shuttles run on the sidewalks between the Martin Luther King Jr. Commons and Recreation Center. Three more Pups will be added.

Student Association Senate

Student Association Senate

By Nick Smith | October 19, 2014

DeKalb Mayor John Rey visited the Skyroom Sunday during the Student Association's Senate meeting to speak to members of SA. Rey said the city and NIU are looking to bridge gaps by communicating with city departments and officials and the student body, and by reaching out to student groups and organizations.

Men's soccer

Men’s soccer

By Nick Smith | October 14, 2014

 Northern Star File Photo-NIU forward Paul Hogan fights for possession against Valpo's Kelvin Zelee on Sept. 9.

Students protest against domestic violence

Students protest against domestic violence

By Keith Hernandez | October 8, 2014

Alpha Phi Gamma sorority teamed up with Chi Sigma Tau, Gamma Phi Omega and Tau Phi Sigma to protest against domestic violence as part of their international philanthropy Wednesday along Lucinda Avenue across from the Holmes Student Center. The students were holding up signs and shouting out facts on domestic violence.

Freshman nursing major Amber Black (right) hands sophomore education major Carsie Barnes a free T-shirt Monday at the Homecoming Kick-Off Rally in the Martin Luther King Jr. Commons. The rally featured free T-shirts, hot dogs, burgers and ice cream made with liquid nitrogen. The rally also served as an opportunity for Homecoming Court candidates to introduce themselves to students.

Homecoming Kick-Off Rally

By Gavin Weaver | October 6, 2014

Freshman nursing major Amber Black (right) hands sophomore education major Carsie Barnes a free T-shirt Monday at the Homecoming Kick-Off Rally in the Martin Luther King Jr. Commons. The rally featured free T-shirts, hot dogs, burgers and ice cream made...

Students compete in Powder Puff

Students compete in Powder Puff

By Joshua Lazenby | October 5, 2014

Sophomore accounting major Megan O’Brien tries to avoid having her flag pulled during Powder Puff Football and barbecue Sunday at the Outdoor Recreation Sports Complex.

Students clean up Kishwaukee River

Students clean up Kishwaukee River

By Suresh Vakati | September 28, 2014

Junior meteorology major Kai Funahashi picks up garbage Saturday on the banks of the Kishwaukee River.

E.B.O.N.Y Women sell candy to raise money

E.B.O.N.Y Women sell candy to raise money

By Kelsey Brown | September 22, 2014

Dymond Hawkins (right), E.B.O.N.Y. Women fundraising chair, sells candy and snacks to junior economics major Cree Pinkston (left) Monday at the Martin Luther King Jr. Commons. The candy sale proceeds go to E.B.O.N.Y Women. The sale will continue 11 a.m.-3...

University Plaza renovation plan not winning over some residents

University Plaza renovation plan not winning over some residents

By Gavin Weaver | September 22, 2014

Senior finance major Xianwei Du (left) and senior accounting major Sizhe Wang (right) play ping pong Wednesday in the lobby of University Plaza. Some residents are unhappy with impending renovations that will change University Plaza from residence hall-style living spaces into apartments.

TRiO members serve food during open house

TRiO members serve food during open house

By Suresh Vakati | September 17, 2014

Carmelo Gonzalez, who works for TRiO, serves food to students Wednesday during the TRiO Student Support Services Open House on the lawn of Adams Hall. TRiO scholars, graduate assistants and student workers gathered to serve students barbecue. TRiO is...

Interim CFO Nancy Suttenfield speaks about NIU's budget proposal during a Board of Trustees Finance, Facilities and Operations Committee meeting on Sept. 1, 2014, in Altgeld Hall.

Board of Trustees to discuss future projects, consider budget approval

By Gavin Weaver | September 17, 2014

Interim CFO Nancy Suttenfield speaks about NIU’s budget proposal at the Aug. 28 Board of Trustees Finance, Facilities and Operations Committee meeting in Altgeld Hall. The Board of Trustees will consider budget approval for a technology center and building renovations during its meeting today.