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SA President encourages inclusiveness on campus

SA President encourages inclusiveness on campus

SA is addressing inclusiveness through its campaign called #ThisIsOurAmerica. Students are encouraged to take a selfie and share their story of when they were a victim or witnessed discrimination or acceptance. Political science major Moriah Tyler participated by writing how others identify her as "black girl" and assume she can dance well and explain slang such as "nappy," according to her Facebook post.

DeKalb resident offers keys; Police find dead male

By Northern Star staff | November 15, 2016

Kela Moss, 26, of DeKalb, was charged with four counts of first degree murder for strangling to death a 25-year-old male she was dating. Moss' bond was set at $5 million, 10 percent to apply. She was transported to DeKalb County Jail and is waiting for bond.

Organization of the week: NIU Investment Association

By Northern Star staff | November 15, 2016

Editor's Note: The following text was edited for length and is not directly quoted.Q: What are your organization's goals?A: As one of the largest premier student organizations in the College of Business, we strive to promote both finance education as...

Student hosts evening of dance

By Northern Star staff | November 15, 2016

DeKALB | Non-traditional sociology major Maurice Bailey wants to unite the community with an evening of stepping and jazz music.Bailey, 41, of DeKalb, is leading the event 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. Thursday at the House Café, 263 E. Lincoln Highway.He said dress...

Students cast their votes on Election Day with a few hours to spare in the Holmes Student Center, Blackhawk Annex.

Lines to vote keep students waiting

By Sam Malone | November 14, 2016

Students cast their votes on Election Day with a few hours to spare in the Holmes Student Center, Blackhawk Annex.

Daniel Eiland, sophomore electrical engineering major, talks about the police report he filed regarding the racial slurs he was called off-campus Thursday. He said he remained calm when four men in a silver pickup truck called out racial slurs at him, saying Eiland doesn’t belong in their town.

Racial slurs prompt report

By Madison Kacer | November 14, 2016

Daniel Eiland, sophomore electrical engineering major, talks about the police report he filed regarding the racial slurs he was called off-campus Thursday. He said he remained calm when four men in a silver pickup truck called out racial slurs at him, saying Eiland doesn’t belong in their town.

Huskies fall to the Rockets

By Tom Burton | November 10, 2016

CHICAGO | Huskie football nearly pulled off a Donald Trump-type upset but fell short Wednesday night in the Chi-Town Huskie Showdown against University of Toledo by a score of 31-24.The team lost in front of a crowd of 10,180 fans at the first ever football...

Even after trailing in the projected polls on Election Day, President-elect Donald Trump was able to win more than the necessary 270 electoral votes by flipping swing states. Wisconsin, Pennsylvania and Texas, originally projected to be “blue” states, were key wins in his victory to become president over Secretary Hillary Clinton.

Trump flips swing states for win

By Nicole Scott | November 10, 2016

Even after trailing in the projected polls on Election Day, President-elect Donald Trump was able to win more than the necessary 270 electoral votes by flipping swing states. Wisconsin, Pennsylvania and Texas, originally projected to be “blue” states, were key wins in his victory to become president over Secretary Hillary Clinton.

Donald Trump wins presidency

By Northern Star staff | November 9, 2016

Correction: The Northern Star mistakenly reported President-elect Donald Trump won 218 electoral votes. However, he won 228 votes.DeKALB | Donald Trump will take his seat in the White House as the 45th president of the United States.The Republican presidential...

Illinois Democratic U.S. Senate candidate, Rep. Tammy Duckworth, appears in Springfield Aug. 13, 2014.

Election: Tammy Duckworth wins US Senator seat

By Northern Star staff | November 8, 2016

Illinois Democratic U.S. Senate candidate, Rep. Tammy Duckworth, appears in Springfield Aug. 13, 2014.

Election: Trump needs more than Florida to win

By Northern Star staff | November 8, 2016

Political Science Professor Matthew Streb thinks Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton doesn't need to worry if she doesn't get Florida's electoral votes."Everyone is focused on Florida, and Florida's great; Florida's important, but Hillary...

Elections: Local election results released

By Northern Star staff | November 7, 2016

DeKALB | DeKalb County election results are up, and Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton barely led the votes with 10,961 over Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump's 9,170 votes.Republican candidate Leslie Geissler Munger leads the...