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...
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...
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,"...
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...
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....
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
