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ComEd requests meter readings be submitted online

By Northern Star Staff | February 1, 2011

DeKalb | ComEd requested through an automated phone message Tuesday afternoon that customers record and submit their own meter readings. The message said employees may be unable to take meter readings due to "the extreme weather conditions." The message,...

Tim Griffin has been working as NIU's Ombudsman since 1991. The Office of the Ombudsman helps NIU students, faculty and staff with their problems.

Provide info for Ombudsman review until March 1st

By Northern Star Staff | February 1, 2011

DeKalb | Students, faculty and staff are invited to provide information regarding the annual Ombudsman review through March 1, according to an NIU press release. The NIU University Affairs Committee of the University Council will conduct the review of...

Show a little love, give a little food

By Allyson Martin | January 25, 2011

DeKALB | Instead of buying chocolates or roses, the DeKalb Area Association of Realtors plans to give a "Gift from the Heart" this February. Heather Wiedrich, DeKalb Area Association of Realtors executive vice president, said they started the "Gift from...

Mixed feelings over AAFT’s “De-Baptism” ceremony

By Alex Fiore | November 22, 2010

An NIU student group drew controversy earlier this month when they referenced a religious ritual during a fundraiser and demonstration. NIU Atheists, Agnostics and Free Thinkers (AAFT) staged "de-baptisms" in the MLK Commons in mid-November. During a...

Freshman psychology major Rachel Menor makes a smoothie at the smoothie counter inside the Campus Recreation Center.

Finding campus’ interesting jobs

By Jack Baker | November 22, 2010

Now that the semester is winding down, and many students are looking for new jobs to start in the spring, these are some of the more interesting on-campus jobs that they should consider in their search. Event Production Services Event Production Services...

Champagne, Chocolate and Firelight event to help celebrate the holidays

By Jessica Wells | November 15, 2010

Blumen Gardens, 403 Edward St. in Sycamore, will offer a holiday celebration themed shopping experience Thursday that's aimed to delight. From 5 to 7 p.m., Blumen Gardens will host its second Champagne, Chocolate and Firelight event. Anna Betauw, advertising...

NPR analyst gets analyzed

By Shadonna Merriweather | November 10, 2010

What strung thousands of NPR listeners into debate this week was former NPR news analyst Juan Williams' own American perspective of Muslims in today's society. Williams' appearance on the "O'Reilly Factor," which airs on Fox News, provided what some may...

DeKalb offers wide coffee selection

By Allyson Martin | November 10, 2010

Coffee shops around DeKalb vary in their atmospheres, types of coffee and the amount of events going on in them. The Coffee Corner on campus serves Starbucks coffee at the Holmes Student Center. There is no seating set aside specifically for the coffee...