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Apathy in the younger generation: a breakdown of factors

By Lauren Dielman | April 24, 2012

According to an April 3 Northern Star article, the Millennial generation is less concerned about caring, community and political engagement. The article stated students who said it was important to have knowledge of current political affairs decreased...

The new residence hall, overlooked by Grant North, nears completion.

One hundred spots left in new residence hall

By Lauren Dielman | April 24, 2012

Students who wish to sign up for housing at the new residence hall should act fast. As of Monday, only 100 spots are left for students in the 1,000 bed facility, said Brandi Hephner LaBanc, associate vice president for student affairs and enrollment management....

Research Rookies explore enzyme inhibitors

By Lauren Dielman | April 24, 2012

Modernized drugs made from new compounds may be able to treat bacterial infections and malaria. Freshman biochemistry major Zachary Lazowski and Timothy Hagen, assistant professor of chemistry and biochemistry, will work to design, synthesize and purify...

Northern Television Center hosts ‘Anchor Night’

By Lauren Dielman | April 18, 2012

Students got the chance to go behind the scenes of broadcast journalism during Anchor Night at the Northern Television Center (NTC) Monday. Allen May, general manager of broadcast news at NTC, and Jorge Rodas, junior journalism major, began the night...

Earth Day celebrates 42nd year promoting environmental friendliness

By Lauren Dielman | April 18, 2012

Everyone is invited to take part in Earth Day on Sunday. Bob Carter , professor in the outdoor and environmental education department, said Earth Day was founded by Wisconsin Sen. Gaylord Nelson in April 1970. “The original Earth Day was to have an...

Research Rookies explore ruins of San Marcos Pueblo

By Lauren Dielman | April 17, 2012

San Marcos Pueblo, a village now in ruins, left behind many unanswered questions. The pueblo was located in New Mexico. In the seventeenth century, Spanish Jesuits constructed a two-story church and a convent for priests. The mission lasted 70 years until...

Women’s Studies accepting donations for Mothers Memorial Scholarship Fund

By Lauren Dielman | April 16, 2012

Students and faculty need look no further for a gift for their mom this coming Mother’s Day, May 13. The Women’s Studies Program is currently accepting donations for the Mothers Memorial Scholarship Fund. Once someone contributes any amount of money...

Senior automotive major Tim Madsen and Amanda Kalkstein, senior English and health education majors, sample food from around the world at Taste of Asia, held at the Newman Catholic Center Tuesday night.

Newman Catholic Student Center hosts ‘A Taste of Asia’

By Lauren Dielman | April 10, 2012

Students got the chance to experience “A Taste of Asia” Tuesday. The event started at 7 p.m. in the Newman Catholic Student Center, 512 Normal Road, and included cultural food, performances and educational displays. Freshman physics major Garrett...

Research Rookies work with communication disorders, Parrot Software

By Lauren Dielman | April 10, 2012

A new computer program may help people with communication disorders. Research Rookie Brittany Warner, freshman speech pathology major, said the new computer program, Parrot Software, could facilitate major breakthroughs for people with aphasia. Those...

NIU Prism, Career Services to hold first LGBTQ alumni panel

NIU Prism, Career Services to hold first LGBTQ alumni panel

By Lauren Dielman | April 8, 2012

Those attending NIU’s first Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning (LGBTQ) Alumni Panel will hear personal stories from when the panelists were students at NIU and what their lives are like now. The panel will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday...

Recipients of the LGBT Resource Center Ally Awards in the Sky Room of the Holmes Student Center Wednesday afternoon.

Ally Awards recognize LGBT contributions

By Lauren Dielman | April 4, 2012

Students, faculty and staff came together Wednesday to recognize important contributions made to the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Community as part of the Ally Awards ceremony. The awards were hosted from 1:30 to 3 p.m. in the Holmes...

Research Rookies explore psychological, social development of people with limb differences

Research Rookies explore psychological, social development of people with limb differences

By Lauren Dielman | April 3, 2012

Some individuals with limb differences may have problems with psychological and social development depending on the severity of their limb difference, according to the research done by Courtney Halas, freshman clinical laboratory science major. A “limb...