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Deja Manuel, a sophomore undecided major, votes for the student senate elections Tuesday in the Holmes Student Center. Alberta Dequin, (center) a retired teacher and Kelli Bradley (right) from student affairs worked the voting booth next to the bus turn around.

Voter turnout speculation marks SA elections

By Brian Singer | September 25, 2012

Speculation of the voter turnout has marked the first day of the Student Association (SA) Senate elections. The SA opened the polls Tuesday for students to vote for senators to be in the SA Senate. The Senate is one of the three branches of the SA. The...

Blotter 9/22-9/24

By Northern Star Staff | September 25, 2012

Sept. 22, 2012 At 4:43 p.m., an officer was sent to the Music Building in regard to a theft report. Upon arrival, the officer met with the complainant and took a report. This case is administratively closed due to a lack of leads. Sept. 23, 2012 At 2:20...

Gilbert Hall sits vacant September 26, 2012 during a re-construction phase during the 2012-2013 school year.

Gilbert Hall to reopen with new accommodations

By Kathleen Hauge | September 25, 2012

After 18 years, the doors of Gilbert Hall will re-open fall 2013. As a part of the Vision 2020 initiative, President John Peters has announced Gilbert Hall will be renovated to become a residence hall once again. “It’s a lot of work inside and out,”...

Explore outdoors with Adventure Trips

By Erin Kolb | September 25, 2012

Students can explore their outdoors-y side with Adventure Trips. Adventure Trips is a program that tries to give a variety of experiences, like lengthy expeditions, to participants, according to the Adventure Trips website. The trips are made to be fun,...

Lash objects to the water billing changes

Lash objects to the water billing changes

By Ross Haley | September 24, 2012

Third Alderwoman Kristen Lash reviews her objections to shortening the available late payment of water utilities for residences in Dekalb. One reason, Lash suggests, is that some families may only get their paychecks on a bi-monthly basis, and require...

City Council discusses possible water billing changes

City Council discusses possible water billing changes

By Ryan Felgenhauer | September 24, 2012

City Council discussed possible changes to the water billing system at a meeting Monday. The proposed reforms will change notices to allow only 10 days after a letter is sent before shutoff, said Bryan Faivre, head of water resources for DeKalb. If the...

Phones, batteries, accessories collected for Domestic Violence Awareness month

By Northern Star Staff | September 24, 2012

Victim Advocacy Services (VAS) at the Women’s Resource Center (WRC) will team up with the Verizon Wireless HopeLine program for October Domestic Violence Awareness month, according to a WRC press release. The Verizon Wireless HopeLine program uses wireless...

SILD and CAB to sponsor homecoming parade

By Northern Star Staff | September 24, 2012

The NIU homecoming parade will be held Oct. 12, according to a Student Involvement and Leadership Development (SILD) press release. The parade will begin at 5:30 p.m. and end with a community bonfire at 7 p.m., according to SILD. The parade is sponsored...

Reavis Hall in need of emergency repair

By Northern Star Staff | September 24, 2012

An emergency roof replacement for Reavis Hall may begin soon, said Lesley Rigg, associate dean for Research and Graduate Affairs, in an email to staff and faculty. The project is expected to begin between noon and 3 p.m. Friday, Rigg said in the email....

Freshman undeclared majors Jenny Kazy-Garrey (left) and Courtney Fanizza speak with KNPE Academic Advising Graduate Assistant Jessica Brenner during the Exploring Majors Fair Wednesday afternoon Sept. 29, 2010 in the Duke Ellington Ballroom.

Students explore majors at fair

By Franz Varga | September 24, 2012

Students crowded the Duke Ellington Ballroom to shop for majors and minors Monday. The Exploring Majors Fair exposed students to the variety of paths offered by NIU. Dozens of different colleges had tables set up where representatives handed out brochures,...

Feed ’em Soup hosts community meals

By ALAN KOZELUH | September 24, 2012

Feed ’em Soup, 122 S. First St., will hold a free community meal from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday. The charity will serve meatloaf, corn casserole and mashed potatoes to all attendees, according to its website. The food is free, but the meal isn’t only...

Magical moments make a good song great

By Katie Finlon | September 24, 2012

It was just another day of hanging out with my friend and her family, and her father—knowing I’m a music enthusiast—asked me, “Have you heard of this blog called The Greatest Song Parts of All Time?” Nope, not entire songs. Parts of songs. I...