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Upcoming events: week of Sept. 2

By Northern Star Staff | September 1, 2019

MondayJonamac Orchard grand opening weekend: Jonamac Orchard will be opening its weekend activities. The corn maze will be open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and apple picking will be open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for the rest of the season.TuesdayNIU Esports club open...

Letter to the editor: Lawmakers need to fix DACA now

By Laura Vivaldo Cholula | March 8, 2018

On Sept. 5, 2017, attorney general Jeff Sessions announced the end of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program that protected about 800,000 undocumented youth from deportation. Our organization recognizes the political, social and historical...

Racism discussed in speech

By Clarissa Hinshaw | January 19, 2017

DeKALB —Former teacher Jane Elliot spoke to NIU community members in hopes of educating them about racism, just as she did in her famous 1960s classroom exercise.Elliott conducted the study following the death of Martin Luther king Jr. in order to...

Service week to honor Martin Luther King Jr.

By Rhea Riley | January 20, 2014

This week NIU will hold service events to pay tribute to Martin Luther King Jr. and his efforts as a civil rights activist.NIU’s Office of Student Engagement and Experiential Learning has coordinated with campus organizations, such as the LGBT Resource...

King’s legacy lives beyond ‘Dream’ speech

By Shaz Sheikhali | January 20, 2014

Martin Luther King Jr. is a man of many words and actions, and we cannot only focus on his “I Have a Dream” speech.King — whose memory was honored Monday — is so much more than “I Have a Dream.” As magnificent as the speech is, we need to...

MLK activies planned

By The Northern Star Staff | January 17, 2013

In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, several groups will host events, including a week-long food drive for the Salvation Army. The MLK Week of Service Committee will be collecting non-perishable foods at all MLK week events. The discussion...

Student-submitted artwork would honor MLK

By Northern Star Staff | September 12, 2012

Student artists are invited to submit artwork to commemorate the life and work of Martin Luther King Jr., according to a Hostelling International USA press release. The School of the Art Institute of Chicago and Hostelling International Chicago will hold...

NIU students, faculty reflect on legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.

By Chelsey Boutan | January 16, 2012

Van Amos will never forget Aug. 28, 1963. It was growing dark outside. Amos and his brother stopped playing basketball and sprinted down the block - they didn't want to get in trouble with their parents for being out too late. Huffing and puffing, they...

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Upcoming events: week of Sept. 2

Letter to the editor: Lawmakers need to fix DACA now

Racism discussed in speech

Service week to honor Martin Luther King Jr.

King’s legacy lives beyond ‘Dream’ speech

MLK activies planned

Student-submitted artwork would honor MLK

NIU students, faculty reflect on legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.

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