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Honors program revamping

By Morgan Fink | April 13, 2017

DeKALB | After more than a semester of meetings and discussions, a team of officials are in the final phases of planning a revamp of the University Honors Program.The program offers qualified students benefits such as courses taught by top faculty, priority...

Phishing attempts alleviated

By Sophia Phillips | April 13, 2017

DeKALB — The Division of Information Technology launched its multi-factor authentication security system Monday in response to an increase of phishing attempts to NIU email accounts.Phishing attempts, which became a major issue on campus this semester,...

Council OKs cannabis ordinance

By Alexandria Isom | April 13, 2017

DeKALB — DeKalb alderpersons approved an ordinance Monday to reduce fine provisions within the municipal code to align the provisions with violation citations in place for possession of cannabis and drug paraphernalia.In July, Gov. Bruce Rauner signed...

Officials respond to racial incident at frat

By Lindsey Salvatelli | April 13, 2017

DeKALB | Chief Diversity Officer Vernese Edghill-Walden released a statement following the social media spark surrounding a video in which a man used racial slurs outside the Tau Kappa Epsilon house.The video, which was originally posted on Snapchat,...

Point/Counterpoint: Local crime and safety

By Perspective staff | April 13, 2017

Local crime is a concern at any university as parents want to feel their children are safe when studying away from home. NIU and DeKalb have made efforts to comfort this fear, but some could argue it is not enough.Crime prevention efforts need refocusMackenzie...

5 gifs that completely explain the second half of the semester

By Kaylyn Zielinski | April 12, 2017

1. Looking at the syllabus for the next few weeksvia GIPHY2. When you realize you won't have a break until summervia GIPHY3. When you then remember that you still have to take finalsvia GIPHY4. The face you make when your professor says they won't offer...

A video originally posted on Snapchat was shared on Twitter Sunday in which a man uses racial slurs in front of the Tau Kappa Epsilon house in DeKalb.

Administration responds to video of racial slurs used at TKE house

By Northern Star Staff | April 11, 2017

A video originally posted on Snapchat was shared on Twitter Sunday in which a man uses racial slurs in front of the Tau Kappa Epsilon house in DeKalb.

Downtown DeKalb to offer tax-free shopping

By Northern Star staff | April 11, 2017

During normal business hours Saturday, ten stores in downtown DeKalb will pay the sales tax for customers. A few of these include Barb City Bagels, Ducky's, Urban Grace and Cracker Jax.All stores will be open their Saturday regular business hours. Parking...

Northern Star Press Box

Northern Star Press Box

By Jay Ibarra | April 11, 2017

Listen as baseball players Tommy Hook and Joe Hawks discuss playing at Camelback Ranch, the home of the Chicago White Sox spring training, helping out Southside communities, Mid-American Conference play and more.

Hosted by Sports Editor Scott A. Nicol and Sports Writer Eddie Garcia.

Produced by: Emmett Kane

Reality Bytes to continue

By Northern Star staff | April 10, 2017

Tonight as well as tomorrow from 9 to 11 p.m. and Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. student films from around the world will screen in Cole Hall room 100.This is a part of Reality Bytes Independent Student Film Festival. More details on this event can be found...

President Donald Trump speaks during a signing ceremony for executive orders regarding trade in the Oval Office at the White House March 31 in Washington.

Fill in the Blank: Trump’s repeal of internet privacy regulations is _____.

By Northern Star Staff | April 10, 2017

On April 3, President Donald Trump signed a bill repealing internet privacy laws that would have gone into effect in December, according to a April 3 Time article....none of his business.Faith Mellenthin | ColumnistPresident Donald Trump’s repeal of...

Three words to describe: Baker’s term

In Focus: How have the budget cuts affected you?

By Perspective Staff | April 10, 2017

President Baker sent out a Campus Update April 4 informing the NIU community of changes that need to be made because of the lack of state funding.Ian Tancun | ColumnistIllinois is in the midst of a two-year-long budget crisis stemming from lawmakers’...