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Flash mob aims to raise awareness for Feed ’em Soup

By Kelly Bauer | April 29, 2012

Friday was thriller night. Or day, seeing as how Feed ’em Soup’s flash mob took place at 10:50 a.m. in the MLK Commons. About 10 students danced to various Michael Jackson songs, including “Thriller,” as part of an awareness event for the organization....

Some students may be required to delay graduating

By Felix Sarver | April 25, 2012

Drew Veskauf was prepared to graduate this semester, before he discovered something was going to prevent him taking up his cap and gown. The journalism and history major met with his academic advisers and discovered he needed two more classes, and one...

Campus blotter for 4/26/12

By Northern Star Staff | April 25, 2012

The following was taken from the University Police. Anyone mentioned is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The University Police Department provides police reports on the Web at finfacil.niu.edu/PublicSafety. Tuesday At 10:10 a.m.,...

Four years of NIU in review

By Aaron Brooks | April 24, 2012

My decision to attend NIU was influenced by three factors: location, cost and reputation. After four years at NIU I have found other aspects more important. Reflecting on what has been important to me as a student, four factors come to mind: atmosphere,...

Campus blotter for 4/25/12

By Northern Star Staff | April 24, 2012

The following was taken from the University Police. Anyone mentioned is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The University Police Department provides police reports on the Web at finfacil.niu.edu/PublicSafety. Sunday At 8:14 p.m.,...

Letter to the editor: Bike laws needed on campus

By Letter to the editor | April 23, 2012

Most college campuses have bike lanes. A noticeable difference from NIU’s campus compared to many others is the absence of said bike lanes. Northern Illinois University’s Vision 2020 initiative is inherently flawed without mention of bicycle lanes....

Northern Star File Photo - Dor Amir, April 15, 2012

Men’s tennis earns co-MAC championship honors

By Mike Romor | April 23, 2012

NIU men’s tennis grabbed a share of the MAC regular season championship after a series of fortunate events over the weekend. Both NIU and Buffalo had one conference match remaining, with NIU needing a win and a Buffalo loss in order to tie for first....

Campus blotter for 4/24/12

By Northern Star Staff | April 23, 2012

The following was taken from the University Police. Anyone mentioned is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The University Police Department provides police reports on the Web at finfacil.niu.edu/PublicSafety. Wednesday At 11:59 p.m.,...

Cast members of "A Memory, A Monologue, A Rant and a Prayer: Writings to Stop Violence Against Women and Girls" rehearse on Saturday afternoon. The benefit perfomance will be Friday April 27 and Saturday April 28 in Cavan Auditorium in Gable Hall. Proceeds will go to Safe Passage of DeKalb.

V-Day NIU to host two-night performance

By Shelby Devitt | April 22, 2012

“The V in V-Day stands for Victory, Valentine and Vagina.” The Woman’s Rights Alliance is hosting a two-night performance of A Memory, A Monologue, A Rant and a Prayer: Writings To Stop Violence Against Women and Girls (MMRP) at 7:30 p.m. Friday...

Campus blotter for 4/23/12

By Northern Star Staff | April 22, 2012

The following was taken from the University Police. Anyone mentioned is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The University Police Department provides police reports on the Web at finfacil.niu.edu/PublicSafety. April 14 At 10 a.m.,...

Retired journalism professor Hallie Hamilton holds a photograph taken when he was 19 and first stationed at Fort McClellan, Ala. in 1942.

Retired professor, WWII veteran takes Honor Flight to D.C.

By Chelsey Boutan | April 22, 2012

While sitting in his living room, World War II veteran Hallie Hamilton clenched a blue and white paisley handkerchief. Occasionally, he would bring the handkerchief to his face and use it to blot away tears. As he reflected on his emotional visit to the...

Relay for Life to take place on NIU’s north 40 field

By Ian Gough | April 18, 2012

Everyone is welcome to attend Relay for Life’s Red Carpet Affair this weekend at NIU. This year Relay for Life will be hosted at NIU. Activities will begin 6:00 p.m. on Saturday and will be held at the North 40 field behind Barsema Hall and the College...