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Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

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 NIU's 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...

The NIU Study Abroad Fair gives students the chance to learn about opportunities for studying abroad as well as speak with individuals who have previously traveled abroad.

Study abroad fair valuable for interested students

By Katie Zak | September 20, 2010

Karina Miranda was looking for a way to make the most out of her major. She found her answer in studying abroad. "I'm a Spanish major and it will definitely look good on my resume," Miranda said. "But the overall experience of living in a challenging...

Mixing, Mingling and Mayhem at the Student Center

Mixing, Mingling and Mayhem at the Student Center

By Katie Zak | September 8, 2010

Interactive comedy comes to the Holmes Student Center today thanks to Off-Campus and Non-Traditional Student Services. Loren Hecht, an English professor at NIU, will perform at the show, "MIXING, MINGLING, AND MAYHEM." "Students who attend the performance...

SSDP to hold meet and greet

By Jacqueline Evans | September 7, 2010

The Students for Sensible Drug Policy (SSDP) will host a meet and greet Thursday from 8 to 10 p.m. in the Holmes Student Center Illinois Room. Food from Subway will be provided for attendees. SSDP will discuss upcoming events, programs and how to become...

Editorial: Vision 2020 sounds good, but is it practical?

By The Editorial Board | September 6, 2010

On Wednesday, we published our expectations for NIU President John Peters' State of the University address.We said we would like to see Peters talk about: how NIU will tackle the budget situation; how to recruit and retain students; and the new buildings...

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