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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

Women’s softball look to improve in St Louis tournament

By Keelen Holcomb | March 3, 2016

Softball (6-4) will look to improve on a 4-1 weekend as the team heads to St. Louis for the Cancer Awareness Tournament at Saint Louis University.The Huskies are set to play four games in the tournament, opening up against the University of Missouri-Kansas...

Having a part-time job endorses long-term benefits

By Kaylyn Zielinski | March 3, 2016

Students may think only focusing on school is best, but having a job while attending a university is more beneficial. Student employment is about more than just making money.While grants and scholarships can help pay for college, it is difficult for many...

Lucinda Avenue to undergo $550K alignment

Lucinda Avenue to undergo $550K alignment

By Nick Bosshart | February 25, 2016

A Huskie Bus drives down the Lucinda Avenue extension, right by the Lucinda Avenue and Stadium Drive West intersection. The $4.5 million Lucinda Avenue extension will get a $550,000 repair to align the two streets amid safety concerns. Read more at bit.ly/1oMZI0p.

DeKalb hopes to have 10-year plan implemented by FY 2017

DeKalb hopes to have 10-year plan implemented by FY 2017

By Sara Karikomi | February 25, 2016

Fifth ward Alderman Kate Noreiko observes DeKalb Fire Department’s training video presentation at the City Council meeting Monday. City Council wants to have the 10-year strategic plan in full effect in Fiscal Year 2017. Read more at bit.ly/1UoM0MY.

Men’s basketball takes fifth MAC loss

Men’s basketball takes fifth MAC loss

By Atlee Hargis | February 22, 2016

Freshman guard Marshawn Wilson goes for a layup. The Huskies overcame an early deficit to defeat Central Michigan 75-70 the last time they met on Jan. 19. Men’s basketball (18-9, 7-7 MAC) fell to Ball State University (18-9, 9-5 MAC) 63-59 on Friday...

Northern Star takes first at college newspaper awards

Northern Star takes first at college newspaper awards

By Shelley Hendricks | February 22, 2016

Clockwise from top left: Scene Editor Darius Parker, Photo Editor Nick Bosshart, Assistant News Editor Leah Nicolini, Digital Editor Margaret Maka, Digital Editor Jessica Plessner, Managing Editor Rachel Scaman and Editor in Chief Jackie Nevarez pose with the Northern Star's eight Illinois College Press Association awards Saturday in Chicago.

Student performs senior percussion recital

By Amy Langner | February 22, 2016

From left: Mason Wheaton, Ben Pomeroy, Dillon Mansour and Bobby Cooper perform at Wheaton's senior percussion recital Sunday in the Music Building.

Gaelic Storm performs at the Egyptian Theatre

Gaelic Storm performs at the Egyptian Theatre

By Amy Langner | February 15, 2016

Students talk police accountability

By Andy Cozzi | February 15, 2016

NIU President Doug Baker and Chicago NAARPR member Larry Redmond meet with members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority following their police accountability event Thursday. Around 50 people gathered to express their feelings on DeKalb and Chicago police discrimination...

Photos: Best Places to Warm Up on Campus

Photos: Best Places to Warm Up on Campus

By Andy Cozzi | February 11, 2016

Escape the cold on your way to class. Walking through buildings is a great way to warm up between classes. If you have time, stop by the art museum located by the west entrance in Altgeld Hall.

Obama calls for budget compromise

Obama calls for budget compromise

By Seth Perlman | February 11, 2016

President Barack Obama waves as he boards Air Force One and departs Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport in Springfield on Wednesday. Obama returned to his political birthplace with a plea to a joint session of the Illinois General Assembly for better politics. Gov. Bruce Rauner has said the state is in a slow death spiral because Democratic House Speaker Michael Madigan cares more about protecting a privileged political class.

Wrestling falls short to Kent State on Senior Night

Wrestling falls short to Kent State on Senior Night

By Atlee Hargis | February 8, 2016

Redshirt freshman Austin Eicher wrestles Kent State’s Mack McGuire during their match Friday at the Victor E. Court. Eicher lost the match by a decision of 4-3.

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