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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

Delta Chi Fraternity organizes cancer awareness week

By Chelsey Boutan | April 25, 2012

Cancer has touched the lives of the Delta Chi Fraternity men. Member Justin Larsen said students in the fraternity feel connected with each other because many, including him, have had family members die from cancer. For that reason, Delta Chi has organized...

Letter to the editor: Reader upset with mistake

By Letter to the editor | April 24, 2012

I am writing this email with disappointment that I feel towards the Northern Star because of the lack of expertise and care to detail by the writers and editors. The misspelling of the champions of one of the biggest student events on campus, in my opinion,...

Do you think the time of day your class is at influences how well you do in that class?

Do you think the time of day your class is at influences how well you do in that class?

April 24, 2012

“I believe that classes that are held in the morning are pointless due to the fact that students are half asleep. Personally I have classes in the afternoon because I am awake to take in information.”

-Adam Looby, freshman accounting major

Ravinia Festival offers change from 'antics' of other festivals

Ravinia Festival offers change from ‘antics’ of other festivals

By Lindsey Diehl | April 24, 2012

Are you into outdoor summer concerts but not into the crazy antics of festivals like Summercamp, Lollapalooza and North Coast? Well, you’re in luck. You can leave the glitter and face paint at home and travel to Ravinia Festival, 200 Ravinia Park Road,...

Lydia Loveless to play Otto’s Friday

By Jessica Cabe | April 24, 2012

Country music ain’t what it used to be. Few fans of Johnny Cash, Hank, Sr., Loretta Lynn or any other purveyor of mountain music would be caught dead listening to modern country radio. We lovers of Appalachia need different sources for the music we...

End of world dating sites draw in survivalists

End of world dating sites draw in survivalists

By Mary Diamond | April 24, 2012

It may be the end of the world as we know it - but you don’t have to face it alone. With the last recorded Mayan calendar cycle approaching its final day on December 21 of this year, survivalists who believe that late 2012 will bring catastrophic change...

NIU students, staff assist English-language learners through ROAR program

NIU students, staff assist English-language learners through ROAR program

By Mary Diamond | April 24, 2012

Learning to read in English can be difficult for children who grew up speaking another language. English-language learners (ELLs) in DeKalb public schools are receiving help from NIU students and staff. The Reaching Out through Art and Reading (ROAR)...

Apathy in the younger generation: a breakdown of factors

By Lauren Dielman | April 24, 2012

According to an April 3 Northern Star article, the Millennial generation is less concerned about caring, community and political engagement. The article stated students who said it was important to have knowledge of current political affairs decreased...

The new residence hall, overlooked by Grant North, nears completion.

One hundred spots left in new residence hall

By Lauren Dielman | April 24, 2012

Students who wish to sign up for housing at the new residence hall should act fast. As of Monday, only 100 spots are left for students in the 1,000 bed facility, said Brandi Hephner LaBanc, associate vice president for student affairs and enrollment management....

Research Rookies explore enzyme inhibitors

By Lauren Dielman | April 24, 2012

Modernized drugs made from new compounds may be able to treat bacterial infections and malaria. Freshman biochemistry major Zachary Lazowski and Timothy Hagen, assistant professor of chemistry and biochemistry, will work to design, synthesize and purify...

City blotter for 4/25/12

By Northern Star Staff | April 24, 2012

The following was taken directly from area police and fire department records, or from DeKalb County court records. Anyone mentioned is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Monday At 6:30 p.m., DeKalb police responded to an apartment...

Campus blotter for 4/25/12

By Northern Star Staff | April 24, 2012

The following was taken from the University Police. Anyone mentioned is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The University Police Department provides police reports on the Web at finfacil.niu.edu/PublicSafety. Sunday At 8:14 p.m.,...

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