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Barsema Alumni and Visitors Center sits at 231 N. Annie Glidden Road. Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.'s Diamond Jubilee Gala will take place here at 6 p.m. Saturday.(Northern Star File Photo)

Epsilon Phi celebrates 60 years at NIU

By Tyler Gordon, Lifestyle Writer | September 25, 2024

This weekend, the Epsilon Phi chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. will host a series of events to celebrate their 60th anniversary of being at NIU.  Events will run on campus from Friday to Sunday. All are welcome to learn about the chapter's...

The National Pan-Hellenic Council President Imani Jones stands in front of a bookshelf. The NPHC fraternities and sororities are also referred to as the Divine Nine. (Brynn Krug | Northern Star)

National Pan-Hellenic organizations facilitate social, community growth

By Brynn Krug, Lifestyle Editor | September 25, 2024

The National Pan-Hellenic Council fraternities and sororities, also referred to as the Divine Nine, are historically Black organizations focused on making connections, developing leadership, community service, social impact and academic success. The...

Fraternity revives ‘Frat Attack’

By Darius Parker | February 9, 2017

DeKALB | Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc.’s annual “Frat Attack” competition returns after a four-year hiatus. The men of Phi Beta Sigma will host their step competition Friday.“Frat Attack” is a competition unlike any other on NIU’s campus...

Eugene Marshall, Kappa Alphi Psi president, poses with the fraternity’s cane. He said Kappas are dedicated to uplifting society.

Divine Nine makes NIU comeback

By Morgan Fink | February 2, 2017

Eugene Marshall, Kappa Alphi Psi president, poses with the fraternity’s cane. He said Kappas are dedicated to uplifting society.

Homecoming King Elliot Echols, junior sociology major, and Homecoming Queen Sunsea Shaw, senior sociology major, poise with other members of Homecoming Court after being crowned during halftime of the football game Saturday.

2010 NIU Homecoming King and Queen announced

By Northern Star Staff | October 19, 2010

The 2010 NIU Homecoming King and Queen were crowned Saturday. Crowned King was Elliot Echols, junior sociology major and Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity member. "I have a great awareness of what's going on at NIU, I extend all of my resources around campus......