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Students gather in Davis Hall Wednesday for a viewing of “Super Size Me.” Wednesday’s viewing was part of NIU’s Bark ‘Til Dark program, which offers students late-night activities for little to no cost.

‘Super Size Me’ viewing teaches moderation

By KeAndre Worthy | October 16, 2013

Students got informed on nutrition Wednesday night through the documentary “Super Size Me.”The Campus Activities Board hosted the event as part of its Bark ‘Til Dark series. The viewing focused on nutrition, emphasizing the dangers of eating too...

Sophomore communication major Marie Tasa and sophomore art major Nate Ardent paddle their boat, made of 90 percent recycled material, during the Recycle Boat Race on Tuesday in the East Lagoon.

Recycled boat race draws in larger crowd than usual

By Matt Carlson | October 9, 2013

Homecoming’s recycled boat race saw a larger crowd than usual Tuesday at the East Lagoon.The event was sponsored by the Campus Activities Board. The participants started from the shore in the lagoon, took a lap around the island and headed back to where...

Steve-O echoes “Jackass” at comedy show

By Mike Kinnaman | October 6, 2013

“Jackass’” Steve-O didn’t hesitate to dig into the sex life of students during a Friday stand-up performance.The 39-year-old performed stand-up and stunts and shared stories of his adolescence. His stories focused on using drugs with Johnny Knoxville,...

CAB to play ‘Fast and Furious 6’ in Central Park

By Patrick Pastrana | August 28, 2013

An action-packed movie, Naked juice and Kiss FM will all be in Central Park Thursday.The Campus Activities Board will provide free festivities from 7 to 10 p.m. at Central Park on the west side of campus. The main event is a showing of "Fast and Furious...

J. Chris Newbirg tells a joke at a comedy show held in the Carl Sandburg Auditorium on Sunday night.

CAB holds free comedy show for students

By Kevin Bartelt | January 28, 2013

Laughter was a great way to distract NIU students from the icy weather on campus. Two comedians, Paul Varghese and J. Chris Newberg, performed 8 p.m. Sunday at the Student Holmes Center. Each comedian had a one-hour segment and tailored their jokes to...

Senator Domke and Senator Frank listen in on the Bill to appropriate Supplemental funds to the MAC championship in the Senate meeting on Sunday. Approximately $9000 will be used towards providing a bus ride to Detroit and food for NIU students. The game will take place on November 30th vs. Kent State at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan.

SA Senate to provide funds for bus trips to MAC championship, eliminates SA position

By Erin Kolb | November 18, 2012

The Student Association (SA) will fund a trip for students for the upcoming MAC Championship game. The SA Senate passed a bill to give $8,000 to help provide bus trips to the game at its meeting Sunday. The game will take place on Nov. 30 in Detroit....

Members of S.I.S.T.E.R.S. celebrating their Powder Puff win Sunday.

S.I.S.T.E.R.S. take home Powder Puff crown

By Northern Star Staff | October 10, 2012

Campus Activities Board hosted the annual Powder Puff football tournament Sunday, according to a Black Student Union (BSU) press release. The championship game was played against the Eta Chapter of Alpha Phi Omega (APO), who were the champions of the...

The NIU Cheerleaders Perform at the Yell Like Hell competition.

Yell like Hell allows students to display creativity, school spirit

By Cierria McPerryman | October 10, 2012

Yell like Hell can be a way for students to fully enjoy their college experience. The competition is a friendly and competitive cheer and dance competition, said Rickey Layfield, president of Campus Activities Board (CAB). “I really feel like Yell like...

Elections begin for Homecoming King, Queen

Elections begin for Homecoming King, Queen

By Kyle Boyd | October 9, 2012

The election for Homecoming king and queen will begin today. Dain Gotto, assistant director of the Campus Activities Board, said this year’s Homecoming court is special. Last year’s Homecoming elections poll showed roughly 1,100 ballots, and he expects...

Dive-In Movie to screen ‘Jaws’ at Gabel Hall pool

By Sarah Contreras | April 15, 2012

Are you ready to get back in the water? Co-hosted by Campus Activities Board and Campus Recreation, the Dive-In Movie is a way to celebrate the imminent warmer weather and freedom that spring brings. Students will have the chance to throw on their bathing...

New SA executive officers announced

By Felix Sarver | March 28, 2012

The new Student Association executive officers have been decided. Delonte LeFlore will be president, Gina Gregolunas will be vice president, Joshua Venaas will be treasurer and Elliot Echols will be student trustee. All four ran on the same ticket. Derek...

Lead NIU Summit gives students chance to network, develop leadership skills

November 2, 2011

NIU students can get "buried" this weekend as a part Student Involvement and Leadership Development's Lead NIU Summit.SILD's Lead NIU Summit, held 5 to 9:30 p.m. Friday and 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, will host a number of events in the Holmes Student...