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The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

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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.,...

Campus blotter for 2/1/12

By Northern Star Staff | January 31, 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. At 10:31 a.m., an individual...

Campus blotter for 1/31/12

By Northern Star Staff | January 30, 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. Jan. 22 At 8:41 p.m.,...

Northern Star File Photo

Division III hockey defeats Robert Morris

By Ed Rietveld | January 29, 2012

After a week off, NIU's D-III hockey returned to action with a pair of games against Robert Morris. The Huskies, (13-9-1-1) earned two points on Friday with a 5-3 victory over the Eagles, (2-24-2). NIU got off to a good start in the game's first 20 minutes,...

Ticket to Ride Bus offers rides between campus, Chicago suburbs

By Jordan Birchfield | January 29, 2012

For suburban NIU students who frequently go home on the weekends, transportation can be a hassle. Ticket to Ride Bus hopes to help with this problem. Ticket to Ride Bus Company is a new bus service for NIU students that offers rides between the NIU campus...

NIU student and family finalists in home improvement contest

By Northern Star Staff | January 29, 2012

An NIU student and his family are finalists in a home improvement contest and hope for public votes to help them win the $20,000 prize.Jeremy Klein, junior elementary education major, and his family entered the contest hosted by 95.9 FM The River after...

Miss Illinois Hannah Smith, introduces herself during the DeKalb
Barb and Sycamore Spartan Boys Basketball game at the Convocation
Center Friday evening.

Pageant queen on the scene

By Chelsey Boutan | January 29, 2012

Miss Illinois Hannah Smith, 20, visited campus on Friday and made an appearance at the NIU Convocation Center for the Castle Challenge. The event is organized by Castle Bank to help raise money for DeKalb and Sycamore sports booster clubs. Smith talked...

Campus blotter for 1/26/12

By Northern Star Staff | January 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. Sunday At 12:21 a.m.,...

Campus blotter for 1/24/12

By Northern Star Staff | January 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. Friday At 9:34 a.m.,...

Campus blotter for 1/23/12

By Northern Star Staff | January 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. Thursday At 8:14 p.m.,...

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