Skip to Main Content
Advertisement
 
Ensure student journalism survives. Donate today.
The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

President Baker says NIU violated employment agreement issues in 2013, ’14

By Leah Nicolini | December 28, 2016

DeKALB | President Doug Baker acknowledged NIU violated procurement practices, employment decisions and contractual arrangements in 2013 and 2014 after an investigation.The violations were not stated in a Dec. 22 NIU Today article addressing the investigation....

Student center to renovate

By Clarissa Hinshaw | December 5, 2016

DeKALB | Renovations of the Holmes Student Center’s first floor are projected to begin during the fall 2017 semester.The student center serves as a hub for NIU community members that features places to study, dining, shopping, a hotel and event facilities,...

Students redefine holidays

By Clarissa Hinshaw | November 21, 2016

Sim Chin, director of the International Student and Faculty Office, discusses how international students can celebrate Thanksgiving even though they are native to other countries.

Voter turnout is consistent

By Clarissa Hinshaw | October 31, 2016

DeKALB | Voter turnout has been similar to the 2012 presidential election on campus at early voting locations.Early voting in DeKalb County began Oct. 17 but did not open on campus until Oct. 24 in the Holmes Student Center, Blackhawk Annex. Early voting...

“Suicide Squad” to show at Holmes Student Center

By Northern Star staff | October 25, 2016

The Holmes Student Center will continue their movie nights with a showing of "Suicide Squad". The showing is free to students and will begin at 7:30 p.m. tonight in the Carl Sandburg Auditorium.There will be an additional showing of "Suicide Squad" 7:30...

Employee Assistance Program to host workshop Wednesday

By Northern Star staff | October 18, 2016

The Employee Assistance Program will host Positively NIU: Make Every Interaction Count 2 to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Holmes Student Center, room 506.This workshop will be presented by Lesley Gilbert, Center for Training and Professional Development,...

3 ways to eat free on campus this week

3 ways to eat free on campus this week

By Northern Star staff | October 18, 2016

1. All students are welcome to Chai Chat 4:30 to 6 p.m. Thursday in Campus Life Building, Room 100. There will be free tea and international snacks.

2. Second-year NIU Law students are invited to a brief pancake breakfast 8 to 11 a.m. Friday in Swen Parson Thurgood Marshall Gallery.

3. Students can enjoy free caramel apples 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday in the Holmes Student Center Promenade Lounge.

Counseling & Consultation Services hosts second annual mental health fair

Counseling & Consultation Services hosts second annual mental health fair

By Northern Star staff | October 11, 2016

Counseling & Consultation Services invites all students to the second annual How the Health are You, NIU? 1 to 7:15 p.m. today in the Holmes Student Center, Duke Ellington Ballroom.Individual events include music, art activities, yoga, Zumba, chair...

Career Services to host internship preparation workshop

By Northern Star staff | October 11, 2016

Career Services offers their help during the ABC's of Getting an Internship event 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. today in the Holmes Student Center, Capitol Room.Students can learn how to prepare and research for the Internship Fair Oct. 18. These events are free...

Study Abroad office holds 24th annual fair

Study Abroad office holds 24th annual fair

By Northern Star staff | September 28, 2016

Campus Activities Boards holds auditions for NIU’s Got Talent

By Northern Star staff | September 27, 2016

Campus Activities Board will host the second audition day for NIU's Got Talent from 5 to 7 p.m. today in the Holmes Student Center Heritage Room.The first audition day was held yesterday.Some of the performances happening at NIU's Got Talent includes...

Marcie Ruiz, freshman elementary education major, participates in DIY Night Monday at the Holmes Student Center.

Students create works of art

September 22, 2016

Marcie Ruiz, freshman elementary education major, participates in DIY Night Monday at the Holmes Student Center.

Sign In

Register

Reset Password

Please enter your username or email address, you will receive a link to create a new password via email.