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Huskies wear yellow to band together

By Leah Spagnoli | October 25, 2010

On Monday, NIU students were told through Facebook to wear yellow to honor Antinette "Toni" Keller. According to the Facebook event page, "while it is considered an optimistic, loud, and bright color, the yellow will also represent a cry for help that...

The main floor of the Holmes Student Center, pictured here, is not only useful for studying, but some students say it is an ideal location to nap on campus.

Top 5 napping spots at NIU

By Ryan Chambers | October 24, 2010

Napping is a critical aspect of every college student's life. It is a time for students to get away from studying as well as the everyday stresses of life on campus. And with that, the Northern Star presents the top places to nap on campus. Holmes Student...

Huskies United members (from left) Liz Yee, Danielle Bowen and Melissa Idstein work on making ribbons to raise awareness of missing student Antinette Keller Thursday night in the Holmes Student Center. Huskies United members, students, and others made cards and fliers as well as ribbons to help the cause.

Huskies United finds ways to help spread word of missing student

By David Matz | October 21, 2010

Students and residents came together Thursday night in the Holmes Student Center to help spread the word about Antinette "Toni" Keller by making ribbons and cards for Keller's family. "We are just trying to spread the word and stay as positive as possible,"...

$135M in infrastructure project bonds approved

By Kyla Gardner | October 21, 2010

The Board of Trustees voted in unanimous approval for the issue of $135 million worth of bonds for the renovation of several residence halls and Holmes Student Center, the construction of an intramural sports complex and the improvement of roads and bike...

Early voting ends today

By Northern Star Staff | October 20, 2010

Today is the last day grace period and early voting will be on the NIU campus. The DeKalb County Clerk's office, 110 E. Sycamore St., will still be open to those wishing to register and vote until Oct. 28. The county will be on campus today from 9 a.m....

“Proof” seminar invites all beliefs

By Kyla Gardner | October 17, 2010

DeKalb | Emmaus College Church invites NIU students of all beliefs to discuss religion on Tuesday. The church has invited Nicholas Piotrowski of the Fox Valley Theological Society to campus to present his seminar "Proof" at 8 p.m. in the Regency Room...

Foster deserves the support of NIU students during early voting

By Letter Writer | October 17, 2010

NIU students can early vote at Holmes Student Center Oct. 18 to 21. Two forms of ID required with current address. This is your opportunity to easily participate in the democratic process. Congressman Bill Foster deserves support from NIU students. Rep....

Lecture takes deeper look into Jack London

By Jerene-Elise Nall | October 4, 2010

Lynne M. Thomas, curator of Founders Memorial Library's Rare Books and Special Collections, will be giving a talk titled "Jack London and his Fellow Radical Leaders" today. The lecture is scheduled to begin at 11:30 a.m. in Holmes Student Centerin room...

Career Services gears up for Graduate School Fair

By Jacqueline Evans | October 3, 2010

With the semester underway, preparation for life after graduation is an important topic to consider. The department of Career Services will host a Graduate/Professional School Fair on Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Holmes Student Center in the...

SA Senate begins for semester, welcomes new senators

By Jacqueline Evans | October 3, 2010

With elections over, the Student Association Senate is now in full swing. The senate held their first meeting Sunday night in the Holmes Student Center Sky Room. The meeting had many purposes; the biggest focus was to get new senators acclimated with...

Freshman undeclared majors Jenny Kazy-Garrey (left) and Courtney Fanizza speak with KNPE Academic Advising Graduate Assistant Jessica Brenner during the Exploring Majors Fair Wednesday afternoon in the Duke Ellington Ballroom.

The major decision: help all in one place

By Ryan Chambers | September 29, 2010

Deciding on a major might come easy to some and be nerve-racking for others. Some students took advantage of the sixth annual Exploring Majors Fair on Wednesday and learned more information on all the majors and minors that NIU has to offer. "I enjoyed...

Tim Griffin has been working as NIUs Ombudsman since 1991. The Office of the Ombudsman helps NIU students, faculty and staff with their problems.

Ombudsman provides advice to NIU students

By Jacqueline Evans | September 26, 2010

DeKALB | When problems arise, students may seek out unbiased advice on solutions to problems. The Office of the Ombudsman provides an environment where students and faculty alike can receive options and strategies for a solution. Located on the sixth...