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Students, faculty react to Agee’s death

By Lauren Dielman | December 4, 2011

Former NIU student Ryan Chambers was in the apartment when Steven Agee II, senior sociology major, was fatally shot Wednesday Nov. 23. "During the incident I was upstairs in my room," Chambers said in an email. "The shooting happened two floors under...

Health Enhancement to host stress free zones on campus

By Lauren Dielman | November 27, 2011

Students feeling overwhelmed by preparations for finals have a place to get away this week.Today through Thursday, Health Enhancement will host a "stress-free zone" at different residence halls on campus.Alicia Czachowski, assistant director of Health...

Phi Kappa Theta to host toy drive through end of semester

By Lauren Dielman | November 27, 2011

Phi Kappa Theta will host a toy drive until the end of the semester for the Children's Memorial Hospital in Chicago. Kevin Malone, sophomore English major and philanthropy chair for Phi Kappa Theta, said the drive began Nov. 1 and encourages all students...

Emphasis on Black Friday shopping leads to some local fears of a forgotten Thanksgiving

By Lauren Dielman | November 15, 2011

For some, Thanksgiving just isn't what it used to be. Angie Krawiec, junior math education major, said she feels the increased interest in Christmas shopping right after Thanksgiving takes away the purpose of Thanksgiving. Many rush out to get Black Friday...

Sophomore psychology major Billy Marchewka prepares to bake
bread at Subway, 901 Lucinda Ave, Monday night.

Students work to balance classes, employment

By Lauren Dielman | November 8, 2011

Stephanie Peterson, junior child development major, holds down a job and a class load, but doesn't find balancing the two particularly stressful. Peterson, who works the information desk at the Holmes Student Center, said she knows how to keep track of...

Courtney Vadnais, freshman translation and business spanish major, looks through the Davis Hall Oberservatorys telescope to see the stars in November 2011.

Observatory to host educational night on constellations

By Lauren Dielman | November 3, 2011

Students can view 30 to 40 miles of DeKalb and Sycamore all from one place: the NIU Observatory.The Observatory, located in Davis Hall Room 703, is open Thursdays and Fridays from 7:00 to 11 p.m. and is free and open to the public.Observatory Manager...

John Motley left, junior actuarial science major, and Jordan
Rush right, sophomore mechanical engineering major, return to
shore to take first place in the Recycled Boat Race at the East
Lagoon Tuesday afternoon.

Homecoming activity stays afloat with recyclables

By Lauren Dielman | October 11, 2011

Sigma Alpha Mu beat other contenders to take the first place trophy at the recycled boat race held Tuesday afternoon at the East Lagoon. The recycled boat race is a homecoming tradition. Participants, often in groups, build boats made out of recycled...

Acclaimed author speaks about sexuality and gender

By Lauren Dielman | October 3, 2011

Ana Castillo, acclaimed novelist, poet and short-story writer, spoke about race, sexuality and gender in the Jack Arends Visual Arts Building Tuesday night.Castillo's novel So Far From God and her poem-turned-novel, "Watercolor Women, Opaque Men," both...

The LGBT Resource Center kicked off LGBTQ History Month with
their You-Are-Loved Chalk Message Project on Monday by writing
loving sayings all over campus sidewalks.

LGBT Resource group shares ‘positive, uplifting message’ with students

By Lauren Dielman | October 3, 2011

The LGBT Resource Center will host several events in October in honor of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (LGBTQ) History Month.The first event, the You-Are-Loved-Chalk Message Project, took place Monday. Ryan Mishler, senior civic leadership...

Jennifer Schmitt, sophomore physical therepy major, checks the
smoke detector in her townhome Tuesday night.

Students should take “precautionary measures” during Campus Safety Month

By Lauren Dielman | September 27, 2011

September marks Campus Safety Month, and local organizations urge students to be aware of smoke detectors and ensure proper operation. Lt. Darrin Hepker from the Sycamore Fire Department said college students need to take precautionary measures related...

Former NIU president had term marked by controversy

By Lauren Dielman | September 25, 2011

Former NIU president Clyde Wingfield, who died Sept. 15, had a tumultuous 10-month presidency marked by controversy. Wingfield was president from 1985 to 1986. Jerry Thompson, then-adviser of the Northern Star, attributes Wingfield's short tenure to "aggressive...

Campus Recreation Center to host fitness classes

By Lauren Dielman | September 22, 2011

The Campus Recreation Center will host a number of group fitness classes throughout the week.In order to take classes, one has to purchase a fitness pass at $64 a semester or $103 for the entire year.Classes offered include belly dancing, body combat,...