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Senior nursing major Reginald Onate sits in the Gallery Lounge
at the Holmes Student Center.

Super seniors find educational reasons to stay past four years

By Felix Sarver | February 6, 2012

Reginald Onate is taking longer than most students to graduate.Onate, a senior nursing major, did not fall behind in his schoolwork, as he said he is a fairly studious person and did alright as a biology major. However, toward the end of his four years...

Campus blotter for 2/7/12

By Northern Star Staff | February 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. SUNDAY At 2:30 a.m.,...

Editorial: Fleck’s 24-hour stint with NIU shows lack of class

By Northern Star Editorial Board | February 5, 2012

Loyalty is a fickle thing in sports.After four years playing and two years coaching at NIU, P.J. Fleck looked like he was ready to rekindle his relationship with his alma mater. However, one day after accepting NIU's offensive coordinator position, he...

Erik Anderson | Northern Star

Huskies humble MAC foe Ohio

By Matt Hopkinson | February 5, 2012

Revenge is a dish best served cold. For NIU women's basketball, it was able to warm up its offense just enough to stop Ohio Saturday.Right from tip-off, the energy level of the Huskies (10-12, MAC 4-6) was evident, as they came out aggressive on defense...

Senior marketing major Marissa Jambrone, uses her laptop
computer before class in the Jack Arends Visual Arts Building
Monday afternoon.

Laptops in class provide tools, distractions for students

By Hailey Kurth | February 5, 2012

On Elle Woods' first day at Harvard, she walked, notebook in hand, into a classroom of laptop-wielding students. In Legally Blonde, a laptop seems to be the utensil of choice; at NIU, some students feel differently. Sophomore marketing major Joey Wolfe...

Campus Blotter for 2/6/12

By Northern Star Staff | February 5, 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 12:12 a.m.,...

Men’s basketball drops sixth-straight game

By Brian Belford | February 5, 2012

The only word to describe NIU's 65-40 loss to the Bowling Green Falcons Saturday is ugly. Ugly it was as the Huskies (2-19, 1-8) dropped their sixth-straight game in-a-row, their 11th double digit loss this season. NIU failed to score more than 50 points...

P.J. Fleck resigns from offensive coordinator position

By Northern Star Staff | February 3, 2012

UPDATE: P.J. Fleck resigned from his position as NIU football's offensive coordinator, head coach Dave Doeren announced Friday.   While one two-time former NIU football offensive coordinator departs, another former Huskies coach comes in to replace him.Huskies'...

Christian’s spark off the bench not enough to help Huskies win

By Brian Thomas | February 2, 2012

In need of a second scoring option, Antone Christian answered the bell for NIU men's basketball against Ohio Wednesday. Christian came in off the bench and scored a season-high 15 points against the Bobcats, 10 of which came in the first half. The Huskies...

Courtesy of Ron Carter

Jazz Day a means of recruitment for NIU school of music

By Jessica Cabe | February 1, 2012

Northern Illinois University has one of the most renowned music programs in the state of Illinois. The School of Music boasts over 20 student ensembles, some of which record music and perform all over the world.The hunt for talented musicians is always...

Povlsen: DeKalb economy on upswing

Povlsen: DeKalb economy on upswing

By Joe Palmer | February 1, 2012

The city of DeKalb is on the upswing after great economic improvements last year, said DeKalb Mayor Kris Povlsen.DeKalb has seen significant growth and recovery in the past year. The city has more money in the reserves, businesses are lining up for spaces...

Campus blotter for 2/2/12

By Northern Star Staff | February 1, 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 2:12 p.m.,...