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Phi Rho Eta to host Lip Sync Competition

By Jacob Roushia | October 23, 2019

DeKALB – Phi Rho Eta is hosting the 11th annual Lip Sync Competition 8  p.m. Thursday, in the Carl Sandburg Auditorium at the Holmes Student Center.The organizations competing include Phi Rho Eta Fraternity Inc., Present Perfect Modeling Organization,...

Hall of Fame includes several NIU and MAC stars

By Marcel Carrasco | October 17, 2019

DeKALB — NIU’s 2019 Hall of Fame class is packed with Huskies who etched their mark in NIU athletics. Cleats, sneakers, playbooks and hurdles are mere trademarks in the careers of the history-making athletes who represented NIU. The 2019 class includes...

Polo G. to perform at Holmes Student Center

By Northern Star Staff | October 16, 2019

Polo G. will be performing from 9 p.m. to midnight Oct. 19 in the Duke Ellington Ballroom of the Holmes Student Center. Tickets are $15 for students, $20 for guests and are available for online purchase. NIU students must have their OneCard and guests...

NIU Preventing and Addressing Bullying in Schools Conference

NIU Preventing and Addressing Bullying in Schools Conference

By Ahyen Labanan | October 16, 2019

The ninth annual NIU Preventing and Addressing Bullying in Schools Conference will take place 8 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. Oct. 23 in the Skyroom of the Holmes Student Center. The conference consists of lectures and presentations by Christine Malecki, NIU school...

Upcoming events: week of Oct. 7

Upcoming events: week of Oct. 7

By Northern Star Staff | October 6, 2019

MondayBoard of Trustees Professor Seminar: Ross Powell, Board of Trustees professor of geology and environmental geosciences, will give a seminar on NIU’s research into climate change 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Holmes Student Center, Capitol Room....

Upcoming events: week of Sept. 9

Upcoming events: week of Sept. 9

By Northern Star Staff | September 8, 2019

MondayNIU Archery Club: NIU’s Archery Club will be holding its first meeting 4 to 6 p.m. in Anderson Hall, Room 100. Individuals of any skill level are invited to attend. The first two visits are free, and a membership fee is required after. They can...

Dining hall hours adjusted following student feedback

Dining hall hours adjusted following student feedback

By Ahyen Labanan | September 4, 2019

Dining hall hours have been modified again, following the first week of operation under the previous hours. Dan Koenen, executive director for campus dining services said these adjustments were made after Campus Dining Services received feedback from...

Upcoming events: week of Sept. 2

Upcoming events: week of Sept. 2

By Northern Star Staff | September 1, 2019

MondayJonamac Orchard grand opening weekend: Jonamac Orchard will be opening its weekend activities. The corn maze will be open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and apple picking will be open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for the rest of the season.TuesdayNIU Esports club open...

SA to host Rep. Underwood Sept. 3

SA to host Rep. Underwood Sept. 3

By Northern Star Staff | August 28, 2019

A town hall for NIU students with Rep. Lauren Underwood (IL-14) will be held Tuesday, Sept. 3, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Holmes Student Center, Clara Sperling Sky Room.There, Underwood will be answering questions attendees have about financial aid, student...

Upcoming events: week of Aug. 26

Upcoming events: week of Aug. 26

By Northern Star Staff | August 26, 2019

TuesdayUniversity Honors Program Welcome Back BBQ: Honors students and staff are invited to attend a catered barbecue to meet new honors students and catch up with returning students. The barbecue is from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Campus Life Building, Room...

Diversity Ball set for fall

By Taher Zeitoun | April 24, 2019

DeKALB ­­— After attending an event featuring multiple student leaders, German Ibarra, senior electrical engineering major, realized there were many misconceptions regarding diversity on campus.So, he created The Diversity Ball, which carries a mission...

Neptune East gets remodel

By Taher Zeitoun | April 19, 2019

DeKALB — Neptune East is undergoing a makeover, including the addition of air conditioning units to every room. The project is being financed by $5.4 million of the Build America Bonds as a part of the larger Holmes Student Center Capital Project. The...