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NIU's observatory on Friday is located inside of Davis Hall. The observatory is open 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. every Wednesday. ( Nyla Owens | Northern Star)

Davis Hall Observatory reopened to NIU

By Michael Mollsen, Written Managing Editor | August 29, 2023

DeKALB – Those looking to save a couple bucks on their next romantic evening can do so again, as “NIU’s best cheap date on campus” has reopened. Since closing three years ago due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Davis Hall Observatory has not...

Faculty members’ research honored

By Northern Star Staff | April 13, 2014

NIU has selected communication professor Laura Vazquez and physics professor David Hedin to honor as its 2014 Board of Trustees professors.The top university honor recognizes faculty members for international renown in their research and excellence in...

Discover world of science

By Zack Kochetta | February 11, 2014

I am curious about everything, and everyone should be.The world still knows so little about its origins, but recent discoveries have made for giant leaps in the understanding of our natural world, which just furthers my sense of exploration and wonder.One...

Pass/Fail: Professor simplifies physics for all students, employees don’t need annual ethics training

By Jeanette Fritz | October 16, 2013

Pass: Professor simplifies physics for all studentsProfessor David Hedin broke down physics for the everyday Joe Tuesday in the Founders Memorial Library.Instead of explaining multiple universes like Sheldon would on the Big Bang Theory and rambling off...

Asymmetric Universe

Asymmetric Universe

By Ryan Ocasio | October 16, 2013

David Hedin, Board of Trustees professor of experimental particle physics, gave a speech called Understanding Our Asymmetric Universe Tuesday night in the staff lounge of Founders Memorial Library. Items covered ranged from the Big Bang theory to the...

Professor breaks down physics theories

Professor breaks down physics theories

By Jack Manning | October 16, 2013

Professor David Hedin explained qualities of the universe and the possibility of multiple universes at an event Tuesday.The speech was part of the annual programming for the Friends of NIU Libraries. Hedin, a Board of Trustees professor of experimental...