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NIU’s credit rating falls

By Jessi Haish | March 20, 2013

NIU’s downgraded credit score may not greatly affect its future plans. On Tuesday, Moody’s Investors Service announced that ratings have been downgraded for four Illinois universities, including NIU. Moody’s is “an essential component of the global...

Blotter 3/12-3/17

By Northern Star Staff | March 20, 2013

The following was taken directly from area police and fire department records, or DeKalb County court records. Anyone mentioned is presumed innocent until proved guilty in a court of law. Tuesday March 12 At 4:43 p.m., officers responded to 755 Regent...

‘Sound City’ album inspires rock fans

By Kevin Bartelt | March 20, 2013

Most of rock music isn’t what it used to be in the 20th century. Ungodly amounts of pop music have infected our once pure brains. Kids cannot appreciate a classic like “Stairway to Heaven” but can jam out to “Thrift Shop” like it is their job...

The magic flute

The magic flute

By Ryan Ocasio | March 20, 2013

Graduate music major, Christopher Joyner, and junior vocal performance major, Brittany Anderson, with pit musicians directed by Dr. Luciamatos, rehearse Motzart's singspiel opera, The Magic Flute, Tuesday evening at the Concert Hall . English dialogue...

'The Magic Flute' brings opera to NIU

‘The Magic Flute’ brings opera to NIU

By Katie Finlon | March 20, 2013

An opera told with the help of a graphic novel on-screen might be a first in opera, let alone within NIU’s Music Building. The NIU Opera Theatre will perform “The Magic Flute” at 8 p.m. Friday and 3 p.m. Sunday in the Boutell Memorial Concert Hall...

Blotter 3/20

By Northern Star Staff | March 20, 2013

The following was taken directly from area police and fire department records, or DeKalb County court records. Anyone mentioned is presumed innocent until proved guilty in a court of law. Tuesday At 10:59 p.m. on Feb. 18, an officer was dispatched to...

Student Association to host mayoral debate

By Robert Baird | March 19, 2013

The DeKalb mayoral candidates and the Student Association (SA) Executive Branch candidates will be discussing their platforms and plans in two separate debates today, according to a press release from the SA public affairs office. The mayoral candidate...

STEM Teen Read

STEM Teen Read

By Paul Skager | March 19, 2013

Narayan S. Hosmane, board of trustees professor in chemistry and biology at N.I.U., presents on Tuesday night at the STEM Teen Read: The Fault In Our Stars at Graham Hall. He spoke primarily about the element Boron, calling it a "miracle element", that...

Newspaper Preview 3/19/13

March 19, 2013

The Northern Star's editors give you the scoop on what's inside the day's newspaper. In today's edition: NIU STEM Event "From Cards to Understanding" Event Men's Basketball Season Recap APO Silent Auction And more...

STEM program focuses on cancer research

STEM program focuses on cancer research

By Newell Miao | March 19, 2013

It is possible to talk about cancer and still have a good time. This was the hope for the STEM Teen Read program on Tuesday. By using the John Green novel “The Fault in Our Stars,” the directors of the STEM Outreach Department sought to stimulate...

Blotter 3/18

By Northern Star Staff | March 19, 2013

The following was taken directly from area police and fire department records, or DeKalb County court records. Anyone mentioned is presumed innocent until proved guilty in a court of law. Monday At 11:33 a.m. on Feb. 20, an officer responded to the Douglas...

Event teaches importance of cultural understanding

By Logan Love | March 19, 2013

Participants developed a better understanding of cultural diversity at the From Cards to Cultural Understanding event on Tuesday. The program was led by faculty and staff from the International Programs department and put on by Human Resource Services....