PassNIU Center of the Study of Women, Gender, and Sexuality will be hosting a “Feminist Politics/Queer Methods” seminar that will give students insight in to the struggles of a community they are most likely unfamiliar with. The goal of the seminar...
By Northern Star Editorial Board
| November 3, 2014
Administrators should aim to have qualities similar to Bill Nicklas, former vice president of Operations and Community Relations: commitment to the student body and support for the community.Nicklas went above and beyond what was expected for an administrator...
Pass: New exhibit offers old tales of historyNIU’s Anthropology Museum, founded in 1964, is celebrating its 50th anniversary today in Cole Hall.From what I’ve seen through the museum’s window, its Curated by DeKalb exhibit is something I will certainly...
Pass: Autumn gardens give me fall fuzzinessThere is no excuse for students to live off of Ramen noodles for their entire college careers.One of the best parts of the changing weather is waiting for fresh local produce to change from summer to fall selections....
For people living below the poverty level, it may be difficult to afford produce necessary for a healthy diet, which is why Dan Kenney started the DeKalb County Community Gardens in 2012. Kenney is a teacher at Brooks Elementary School, 3225 Sangamon...
The DeKalb Police Department is offering a new, anonymous way to send in police reports and tips. On Thursday, the DeKalb Police Department is rolling out a new application called iWatch. iWatch DeKalb is a free smart phone and computer application for...
Re:New DeKalb’s plans for the next five years include strengthening the relationship between NIU and the city’s downtown area. Re:New DeKalb held an open forum from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday at O’Leary’s Restaurant and Pub, 260 East Lincoln Highway,...
Feed ’em Soup is hosting Meet Your School Board Candidates today to give citizens an opportunity to learn more about the five individuals running for a District 428 school board seat. DeKalb County Clerk John Acardo said there will be three seats vacated...
DeKalb Fire Chief Eric Hicks is always trying to become more experienced and better trained, which is why, even after years of experience, he is finishing up courses at the National Fire Academy. Work experience is something Hicks takes pride in. Hicks...
Aside from the construction of the new police station, the DeKalb Police Department is continuously making improvements to increase its efficacy in the field. “It seems like everything that’s been in the talks for the last couple of years is actually...
Gamers can watch, learn and connect with others through the video game broadcasting website TwitchTV. TwitchTV streams people playing more than 300 different video games from around the world. There is no limit to what games players can watch, with lively...
Fans, the wait is finally over: The dysfunctional study group will return to NBC in the season premiere, “History 101.” Season four of “Community” will premiere at 7 p.m. CST on Thursday. The critically acclaimed series had to take a brief break...
