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Students dance to film tracks

By Darius Parker | April 6, 2017

DeKALB — For the 26th consecutive “Do It To the Crowd” event, Greek organizations were asked to select a movie or film to base their performances, which included “Mean Girls,” released in 2004, “House Party,” released in 1990, and “Space...

Holmes Student Center to hold hiring event

By Northern Star staff | September 14, 2016

There will be a hiring event from 4 to 7 p.m. today in the Duke Ellington Ballroom of the Holmes Student Center. This event includes interviewing and on-the-spot hiring for students who are able to work at least 15 hours per week. Students must bring...

Present Perfect Modeling Organization pray before last year’s Afrocentric fashion show on Feb. 26, 2015, in the Duke Ellington Ballroom. This year’s show will begin at 8 p.m. in the Holmes Student Center, Duke Ellington Ballroom.

Modeling group gets Afrocentric for show

By Alexis Malapitan | February 25, 2016

Present Perfect Modeling Organization pray before last year’s Afrocentric fashion show on Feb. 26, 2015, in the Duke Ellington Ballroom. This year’s show will begin at 8 p.m. in the Holmes Student Center, Duke Ellington Ballroom.

Career Services to hold grad, professional fair

By Northern Star staff | September 28, 2015

Career Services will hold its seventh annual Graduate and Professional School Fair 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Holmes Student Center, Duke Ellington Ballroom.“The Graduate and Professional School Fair is an opportunity for everyone who is interested in...

Weekend Guide: March 26

By Northern Star staff | March 25, 2015

With this many local music events and activities, there’s no excuse for being bored at home.TodayTurn off “Pitch Perfect” and watch the real thing. Northern Sound, NIU’s co-ed a capella group, will perform a free show 8 p.m. at The House Cafe,...

Tink releases tickets for Februrary show

By Northern Star Staff | January 21, 2015

Rapper and singer Tink will perform 8 p.m. Feb. 7 in the Holmes Student Center’s Duke Ellington Ballroom.Tickets will be put up for sale midnight Thursday and cost $20 for the first 24 hours. After 11:59 p.m. Thursday, tickets will cost $25. Tickets...

Study abroad fair hosts 22nd event

By Northern Star Staff | September 23, 2014

The Study Abroad Office will hold its 22nd annual Study Abroad Fair Thursday.The event is 10 a.m.-3 p.m. in the Duke Ellington Ballroom. More than 300 study abroad programs will be represented at the fair. Peer advisers will also be available to speak...

Editorial: Master Plan’s goals too idealistic

By Northern Star Editorial Board | April 7, 2014

NIU’s ambitions are more than its means when it comes to the Master Plan Thesis.The Master Plan Thesis is a series of objectives — remove Stevenson and Douglas, close Normal Road to car traffic, have food trucks visit every Friday in the fall, etc....

Wellness Fair features health screenings

By Northern Star Staff | March 25, 2014

The annual Wellness Fair will be held 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 26 in the Duke Ellington Ballroom of the Holmes Student Center.More than 85 exhibitors, with an assortment of health information, will be featured. The fair will highlight different levels...

Research showcase registration open

By Northern Star Staff | January 27, 2014

Registration for Undergraduate Research and Artistry day has opened.The event is sponsored by the Office of Student Engagement and Experiential Learning.Undergraduate students who have participated in a faculty mentored research or artistry project is...

Jazz ensemble to perform final concert of year

By Northern Star Staff | November 17, 2013

Northern Star StaffDeKalb | The Jazz Ensemble will play its final performance of the year 8 p.m. Thursday in the Holmes Student Center’s Duke Ellington Ballroom.The show will feature bassist and Mack Avenue recording artist Rodney Whitaker.Board of...

Hall of fame to induct athletes

By Northern Star Staff | October 2, 2013

Athletics will induct its 31st class into the Hall of Fame.On Oct. 11, seven people will be inducted into the hall of fame at 7 p.m. at the Duke Ellington Ballroom inside the Holmes Student Center. Former head football coach Joe Novak, NFL veteran and...