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Northern Star

Northern Illinois University’s student media since 1899
The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

NIU Forensics Parliamentarian Debate teams stand proudly after being declared state champions. From left to right; Aleah Janae, Nathan Gonzalez, Damian Rocha, Ethan Montanez. (Photo Courtesy of Brenna Bretzinger)

NIU Forensics wins state debate championship

By Austin Lamb, News Editor | March 17, 2025

DeKALB – NIU Forensics won the Open Debate Sweepstakes in the four year university division and placed fourth overall at the annual state tournament for competitive forensics, or speech and debate, on Feb. 28 and March 1. “This tournament is a...

Huskie Link website will act as portal for students

By Keith Hernandez | September 10, 2014

The soft launch of a system that will enhance student organizations’ ability to communicate with the campus is underway in Student Association.Collegiate Link, a $22,000 software purchased and renamed Huskie Link by SA, will provide a student organization...

Senior wants to fuse science, service

Senior wants to fuse science, service

By Jack Manning | October 31, 2013

Senior biology major Bernard Chestleigh hopes to join the Peace Corps one day.Student Spotlight is a once-weekly series that highlights campus individuals.Northern Star: What is something you are proud of?Bernard Chestleigh: I’m proud of being the vice...

Forensics team members win awards at ‘Frankly Speaking’ tournament

By Kelly Bauer | January 23, 2012

Several Forensics Team members won awards at the College of DuPage's "Frank-ly Speaking" tournament in Glen Ellyn.On Friday, Daria Skrzypczynski and Joel Thalla scored an undefeated victory against four opponents in a Lincoln Parliamentary League-style...

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