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University Council discusses branding, student retention

By Alex Fiore | December 1, 2010

The University Council discussed branding and student retention during its final meeting of the Fall 2010 semester. NIU President John Peters called the meeting to order Wednesday afternoon in the Holmes Student Center Sky Room. Peters updated the Council...

Gilbert Hall goes back to its roots as residence hall

By Kyla Gardner | December 1, 2010

The trek from Stevenson to the Jack Arends Art Building with large art portfolios can be as daunting for art students as the trek to Barsema Hall for business students. Gilbert Hall could offer these students a convenient answer. Plans for the renovation...

Study abroad outside of a NIU program

By Jack Baker | November 29, 2010

DeKALB | Students considering study abroad trips may choose programs run by alternative groups instead of the traditional university-run programs. One of these groups is Education First (EF) College Break. Their trips do not count for college credit;...

How can higher education become more affordable?

By Shadonna Merriweather | November 29, 2010

DeKALB| According to USA Today, the average debt for college graduates is $21,700. Some students finish a four year education with loans exceeding $40,000, and if graduate school is decided upon, the cost will increase. According to State Representative...

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...

Housing and Dining addresses damage charges

By Jalen Cobb | November 8, 2010

DeKALB | "You break it, you buy it" is the policy Housing and Dining follows when damages are made to any floor in the residence halls. "Our goal is to hold the responsible individual(s) accountable, and to educate them about appropriate behavior and...

Student recognized as the top NIU senior

By Candice Beasley | November 8, 2010

DeKALB | NIU student Kate Green has a lot on her plate, with a double major, minor, job and more. Her work here has been recognized for the 2010 Student Lincoln Laureate award. The Student Lincoln Laureate is an annual award honoring a student for being...

Several factors play a role in enrollment

By Jacqueline Evans | November 7, 2010

With the recent national media coverage NIU has gained through the Antinette "Toni" Keller investigation, the university has new challenges to face, said Brad Hoey, team leader for Media Relations and Internal Communications. "We're faced with another...

Campus blotter for 11/02/10

By Northern Star Staff | November 1, 2010

The following was taken directly from area police and fire department records, or from the DeKalb County court records. Anyone mentioned is presumed innocent until proved guilty in a court of law. Oct. 8 At about 2:01 a.m., a subject was found to have...

Campus blotter for Oct. 28

By Northern Star Staff | October 27, 2010

The following was taken from the University Police. Anyone mentioned is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The University Police Department provides police reports on the Web at finfacil.niu.edu/PublicSafety. Sept. 1 At about 11:41...