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Homemade apple and walnut salad, stuffed mushrooms, green bean casserole, corn flake cheese potatoes, fresh cranberry sauce with the side of a dinner roll and mint tea. There are many meals coming up on weekly Ellingtons menu. (Sasha Norman | Northern Star)

Running Ellington’s Restaurant: What does it take?

By Joseph Howerton, Video Editor | November 17, 2023

DeKALB – The heat in Ellington’s kitchen can be difficult, but the restaurant’s students can take it. Ellington’s Restaurant, located in the Holmes Student Center, is a buffet-style dining establishment. Unlike other NIU dining services, it...

Two chicken Strips from The Grill at Stevenson Dining Center sit out on a desk. Students can order a five-piece chicken strip with any side choice and a drink for at the dining center for one meal swipe. (Nyla Owens | Northern Star)

NIU eats 53,000 pounds of chicken tenders

By Rachel Cormier, News Reporter | November 6, 2023

DeKALB – NIU has eaten around 53,000 pounds of chicken tenders, 116,000 pounds of french fries last year.  Daniel Koenen, executive director for Campus Dining Services, took this amount from the 2022-2023 dining hall orders. Koenen said there are...

The College Grind, a closed coffee shop, sits on the second level of the Holmes Student Center. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

What’s Up With: The College Grind cafe in Holmes

By Joseph Howerton and Evan Mellon | January 19, 2023

Editor’s note: This piece is the first story in the Northern Star’s new series: “What’s Up With?” You can fill out a submission form here for potential coverage. On an ordinary day, the College Grind, a cafe in the Holmes Student Center,...