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Faculty Senate discusses presidential search

By Logan Love | March 27, 2013

The presidential search was discussed in depth at the Faculty Senate meeting Wednesday. A new policy for joint appointed faculty members was recommended for the University Council and the Student Association (SA) asked for the faculty’s support in improving...

Animations dance group performs to Michael Jackson's hit song Beat It on Tuesday night at the Tribute to the King of Pop in O'Connell Theatre.

Student Association sponsors Michael Jackson Tribute

By Logan Love | March 27, 2013

The Student Association’s Michael Jackson “HIStory” tribute concert was a real thriller, paying homage to the life and legacy of the “king of pop.” The tribute concert featured singing, dancing and skits, all featuring Jackson’s legendary...

President Peters presents final annual report at Board of Trustees’ meeting

By Logan Love | March 24, 2013

New fees, new minors and a new position were announced at Thursday’s Board of Trustees meeting.The board met for executive sessions and for the presentation of the annual president’s report, which was John Peters’ final one.With Peters finishing...

Bill Nicklas

Nicklas named VP of public safety and community relations

By Jessi Haish | March 22, 2013

Bill Nicklas was appointed to the position of vice president for public safety and community relations by the University Board of Trustees Thursday. This position has not officially existed before. Nicklas was named acting director of public safety in...

Candidates for Student Association's executive branch debate

Candidates for Student Association’s executive branch debate

By Logan Love | March 20, 2013

With the Student Association (SA) executive branch elections next week, candidates spoke out at a two-hour debate Wednesday night. It featured candidates running for the positions of president, vice president, treasurer and student trustee. Presidential...

Event teaches importance of cultural understanding

By Logan Love | March 19, 2013

Participants developed a better understanding of cultural diversity at the From Cards to Cultural Understanding event on Tuesday. The program was led by faculty and staff from the International Programs department and put on by Human Resource Services....

Student Spotlight: Jameila Cartman

Student Spotlight: Jameila Cartman

By Logan Love | March 19, 2013

Jameila Cartman is a sophomore theatre studies major with a minor in dance. Cartman was relaxing in the Holmes Student Center’s Gallery Lounge after a long day of classes. Northern Star: Why are you a theatre studies major with a minor in dance? Jameila...

Students commit to community service over spring break

By Logan Love | March 18, 2013

While some students were lying on the beach this spring break, others were picking up trash in Tennessee. Campus Recreation’s Outdoor Adventure led students on an alternative spring break trip to Memphis to be a part of a collaborative effort to remove...

NIU joins Recyclemania

By Logan Love | March 7, 2013

Throw your papers and bottles in campus recycle bins--the 12th annual Recyclemania collegiate competition is under way. NIU is in the 44th position after the third week of the competition with a recycling rate of 45.3 percent, according to recyclemaniacs.org....

NIU reflects on conceal carry proposals

By Logan Love | March 5, 2013

Illinois citizens are facing conceal and carry proposals in the wake of a federal court ruling. Darren Mitchell, acting chief of the NIU Police Department, said the department is paying attention to what is happening in regard to conceal and carry and...

Student Spotlight: Khatib Twins

By Logan Love | March 5, 2013

Inshirah Khatib and Iman Khatib are sophomore political science students and identical twins. They were studying in the Holmes Student Center while seeking refuge from Tuesday’s snowstorm. Northern Star: What is college like with an identical twin?...

Committee discuss Huskie Stadium upgrades

By Logan Love | March 4, 2013

Funding for Huskie Stadium upgrades and the campus alert system were among the topics discussed at the committee meetings prior to the Board of Trustees meeting on Thursday. The Finance, Facilities and Operations Committee reviewed almost 30 university...