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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

State OKs higher ed funding

By Alex Chettiath | April 25, 2016

DeKalb | Illinois State Comptroller Leslie Munger said she will begin processing payments for students and universities that are suffering the most, after a bill that would provide short term funding for universities, community colleges and Monetary Award...

The medallion was located by Emily Majewski under the furthest white Spruce tree of Annie's Woods, 401 Lucinda Ave.

Northern Star Scavenger Hunt medallion recovered on fourth day

By Northern Star staff | April 22, 2016

The medallion was located by Emily Majewski under the furthest white Spruce tree of Annie's Woods, 401 Lucinda Ave.

Northern Star Scavenger Extravaganza

By Northern Star staff | April 22, 2016

Here is a bonus clue for the Northern Star Scavenger Extravaganza. The Northern Star hid a medallion somewhere around campus to be found by students and locals.If you find the medallion, quickly return it to the Northern Star office in the Campus Life...

Photos: CHHS & Health House Mission to Health Walk 2016

Photos: CHHS & Health House Mission to Health Walk 2016

By Xavier Ortega | April 21, 2016

Julie Friedberg, a junior nutrition and dietetics major, poses with a picture with NIU mascot Mission as the group reaches their destination in their 1.5 mile walk from Wirtz Hall to the outdoor recreation facility Thursday. Friedberg said she hopes to...

Photos: CHHS & Health House Mission to Health Walk 2016

Photos: CHHS & Health House Mission to Health Walk 2016

By Xavier Ortega | April 21, 2016

Master Sergeant Rufus Beamon (left), senior military instructor for military science, walks alongside Jane Klingberg, an undergraduate career success coordinator for family consumer and nutrition science. They walked 1.5 miles from Wirtz Hall to the outdoor...

Students call for funds from state

Students call for funds from state

By The Associated Press | April 21, 2016

A student shows off signs in support of increased funding to education while attending a rally near the Illinois State Capitol complex on Wednesday in Springfield. The rally was sponsored by the Illinois Coalition to Invest in Higher Education and hundreds of students from other colleges attended.

Letter to the Editor: State representative supports legislator pay halt

By Bob Pritchard (R-Hinckley) | April 21, 2016

It was an idea heard in coffee shops around the state: “stop paying legislators.” Comptroller Leslie Munger must have heard the suggestion because over the weekend she announced that legislators will have to wait to be paid just like the state is...

Canoe Battleship

Canoe Battleship

By Sara Karikomi | April 20, 2016

“DES” suffers an early defeat while “Canoes and Dudes” continue the battle against “Boats and Bros” Tuesday in Gabel Hall.

Steelband to perform at DeKalb Public Library

By Northern Star staff | April 19, 2016

NIU Steelband will perform today at 6:30 p.m. in the DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St.The award-winning 35-member band is comprised of mostly steelpan and percussion majors who regularly perform at schools, conventions and art series, according to...

Photos: Chemistry Demo Night

Photos: Chemistry Demo Night

By Maggie Renfro | April 18, 2016

Students gathered 7 p.m. April 15 in the Holmes Student Center, Carl Sandburg Auditorium for the annual Chemistry Demo Night. The presentation was meant for viewers to have fun and learn basic chemical concepts, according to the event webpage.

Campus counseling demand increases

By Scott Nicol | April 18, 2016

DeKalb | Juan Cibrian, junior psychology and Spanish language and literature major, said a long waitlist at Counseling and Consultation Services prevented him from receiving help for his resurfacing symptoms of anxiety and depression.Cibrian said another...

Kohl’s partnership to pay for course books

Kohl’s partnership to pay for course books

By Leah Nicolini | April 18, 2016

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