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Women’s Studies Program to host events for Women’s History Month

By Lauren Dielman | March 19, 2012

Several events, from presentations to educational panels to self-defense workshops, will coincide with Women’s History Month this year. Rebekah Kohli, program coordinator for the Women’s Studies Program, said Women’s History Month is something people...

Dep. Provost sees flaws in UNWR rank

By Felix Sarver | March 19, 2012

The U.S. News and World Report (UNWR) receives media attention for ranking the best colleges, but NIU does not rely it for advertisement, said Brad Hoey. The director of communications and marketing said the guide can be a useful tool but visiting the...

Sebenste: Spring break temperatures will not last forever

By Olivia Willoughby | March 19, 2012

The weather the DeKalb area enjoyed over spring break will not last forever, said NIU Staff Meteorologist Gilbert Sebenste. During spring break, DeKalb received soaring temperatures, reaching highs in the 70s and 80s. Sebenste said on average, DeKalb...

Campus blotter for 3/19/12

By Northern Star Staff | March 18, 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. MARCH 8 At 4:09 p.m.,...

Editorial: DAYGLOW debacle evidence of bigger problem

By Northern Star Editorial Board | March 7, 2012

When the announcement of DAYGLOW’s cancellation hit the NIU community, Facebook lit up. Just two days before the sold-out event was scheduled to take place, NIU’s administration pulled the plug on the “world’s largest paint party,” citing issues...

Bicyclist hit by car near Holmes Student Center

By Jessica Wells | March 7, 2012

A bicyclist was hit by a car in the bus turnaround at the Holmes Student Center Wednesday. The collision occurred about 4 p.m. and involved a woman riding a bike rented from Campus Parking Services and a female driver of a black sedan. The bicyclist said...

Future of student quality for NIU means building mode, fierce competition

Future of student quality for NIU means building mode, fierce competition

By Kyla Gardner | March 7, 2012

In his Vision 2020 plan, NIU President John Peters identified student quality as an area for improvement for the university over the next eight years. This is the third installment in a three-part series that has looked at past trends in student quality...

Campus blotter for 3/8/12

By Northern Star Staff | March 7, 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.TuesdayAt 10:40 a.m.,...

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Campus online piracy may cause legal penalties for students

By Josh Green | March 7, 2012

At NIU, 200 to 400 students per year are caught pirating materials from the Internet, according to Jim Fatz, Director of Information Security and Operations. According to the ITS Copyright and File Sharing page, if a student uses NIU’s network to download...

Campus blotter for 3/7/12

By Northern Star Staff | March 6, 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. MONDAY At 9:17 a.m.,...

Editorial: Keeping free aid doesn’t teach life lessons

By Northern Star Editorial Board | March 5, 2012

NIU athletics is adamant on stressing the importance of its student athletes. Beyond being athletes in their respective sports, they’re students in our university’s classrooms. Some athletes come to NIU on a scholarship to continue their athletic...

Campus blotter for 3/6/12

By Northern Star Staff | March 5, 2012

Sunday At 12:15 a.m., an officer conducting a building check of Stevenson Towers North thought he heard a party going on in a room and made contact with the people in the room. The people were under 21 and in possession of alcohol. Four people were given...