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Students protest for better resources

By Northern Star staff | October 25, 2016

DeKALB | About 35 students protested in favor of a better facility for the Asian American community 4 p.m. today in the MLK Commons. The Asian American Resource Center was given to students 12 years ago and was intended as a temporary space for...

Afri-fest to celebrate African culture in three events

By Northern Star staff | October 21, 2016

The African Students Association will host three consecutive days of Afri-fest.An Independence Day Gala will be held at 8 to 11 p.m. Oct. 27 to celebrate the independence day in African countries between July and December. The Gala will be in the Duke...

NIU holds annual Unity March

By Northern Star staff | September 12, 2016

Join community members for The Annual Unity March at 6 p.m Wednesday at the MLK Commons.Originating three years ago after the events in Ferguson, Missouri, the march represents positive change for students of all races and genders to come together as...

Beyond the Wall moves poster sale indoors

By Northern Star staff | August 24, 2016

Beyond the Wall moves its 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. poster sale inside the Holmes Student Center because of weather conditions.Tomorrow's sale will be held in the MLK Commons if weather permits.The proceeds from the poster sale go to Student Involvement and Leadership...

Veteran’s Mobile Medical Unit to visit MLK Commons

By Northern Star staff | February 16, 2016

A Veteran’s Mobile Medical Unit will be at NIU 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. March 14 in the MLK Commons to provide health care and social work to military veterans in the area, according to an NIU Veterans Association news release.Along with health care and...

Pass/Fail: University’s Anywhere Printing a godsend; Quit blaring music inside MLK Commons

By Carl Nadig | September 17, 2014

Pass: University’s Anywhere Printing a godsendI’m grateful I don’t have to participate in “the waiting game” anymore. The objective of the game was simple: be the first one to the printer.Before Anywhere Printing, all university computers were...

Undocumented students rally

Undocumented students rally

By Carlos Galvez | April 8, 2014

Students and locals gathered at the Coming Out of the Shadows rally Tuesday in the MLK Commons to demonstrate against policies and procedures put upon undocumented students who intend to do research, gain scholarships and continue their education at universities all around the nation.

President Doug Baker (center) talks to members of the NIU community Wednesday during his ice cream social, which was held at the MLK Commons. Students and staff gathered to greet to the president and were treated to root beer floats as they waited.

Baker, wife reach out to campus

By KeAndre Worthy | September 5, 2013

NIU had a special way to meet its president while beating the heat: Ice cream.The treat was part of Wednesday’s root beer social in the MLK Commons. Students were invited to enjoy root beer floats and relax to the sound of NIU’s Steel Band.“It’s...

Engineers Without Borders wants students to spend a day without shoes

By Kathleen Hauge | October 3, 2012

Engineers Without Borders (EWB) has a challenge for students on campus. The NIU student chapter of the national organization wants students to spend a day without shoes. By doing this, the group hopes to raise awareness about what children in developing...

Joann Franzen candidate for state representative 45th district spoke a powerful message at the Taking Back the Night rally against domestic violence in the MLK Commons. Franzen spoke about being a victim of domestic violence as a teen.

Take Back the Night rally supports domestic violence victims

By Franz Varga | October 2, 2012

“Huskies unite, take back the night!” a crowd shouted Tuesday night as part of a violence awareness march. Victims of domestic and sexual abuse found support with Take Back the Night, a rally sponsored by the Women’s Studies Program and Women’s...

Pastor answers questions about God, spirituality

By Brian Singer | October 2, 2012

Crowds of students have gathered around Cliffe Knechtle Monday and Tuesday at MLK Commons. Knechtle is a pastor from Grace Community Church in Connecticut. He travels to college campuses to answer questions about God and spirituality. “I consider myself...

Carly Stadie, 17, of Hampshire plays with a kitten Wednesday evening at TAILS Humane Society, 2250 Barber Greene Rd. DeKalb.

Philanthropy and Volunteerism class raising money for TAILS

By Lauren Dielman | April 30, 2012

Philanthropy starts in the classroom. Some students are raising money for a cause in their Philanthropy and Volunteerism class (PSPA 401). The money raised will benefit TAILS, 2250 Barber Greene Road, a local not-for-profit animal shelter. Isabelle Bourgeois,...