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SA Senate approves $4,400 in supplemental funding for two organizations

SA Senate approves $4,400 in supplemental funding for two organizations

By Alexandra Meyer | March 23, 2015

Forensics President Julia Boyle speaks to the Student Association Senate about Forensics going to the National Forensics Association National Championship and its need for supplemental funding during Sunday's SA Senate meeting in the Holmes Student Center. The supplemental funding will pay for travel, hotel stay, meals, entrance fee, and coaching fee.

Students qualify to present at showcase

By Northern Star Staff | April 15, 2014

Five students have qualified for the National Forensic Association National Tournament.Seniors Kyle Larson and Bernard Chestleigh, junior Ai Lambogo and sophomores Lauren Baker and Julia Boyle will perform at the NIU Forensic National Showcase.Students...

NIU community reacts to marijuana bill

By Julia Boyle | April 30, 2013

An Illinois bill would allow some people to obtain a medical marijuana card if it is approved by the Illinois Senate and governor. It will allow the purchase and possession of up to 2.5 ounces of marijuana in a two-week period. J. Mitch Pickerill, a political...

NIU college to introduce new robotics curriculum

By Julia Boyle | April 30, 2013

A new lab and new curriculum--new engineering students have changes to look forward to thanks to a $50,000 grant. The College of Engineering and Engineering Technology has introduced a new curriculum for future students following a grant from OMRON Foundation....

NIU social worker Kim Cecil views photographs of Danielle Marie Pisterzi on Sunday at the memorial for her in which a scholarship in her honor was announced in the Barsema Visitor & Alumni Center.

NIU holds memorial service for former student

By Julia Boyle | April 28, 2013

A memorial service remembering Danielle Pisterzi was held at 5 p.m. Sunday in the Barsema Alumni Visitor Center. Pisterzi was a senior accountant major with an internship at Warady & David LLP accountancy firm. She died in a car accident on Feb. 9....

The normal stream of water outflowing from the East Lagoon into the Kishwaukee River was turned into a violent rapid during Wednesday's severe thunderstorm.

Storm knocks out campus communications

By Julia Boyle & Erin Kolb | April 17, 2013

The disconnected phone lines were the only technology affected by the storm on Wednesday, said an NIU spokesman. The rest of the university was able to function normally, said Paul Palian, director of public and media relations. A lightning strike knocked...

NIU looks to improve Wi-Fi services

By Julia Boyle | April 16, 2013

Help is on the way for Wi-Fi problems on campus, said Jan Gerenstein, associate director of residential technology. Gerenstein said the current system has its flaws. Matt Parks, Information Technology Services (ITS) director of network services, said...