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VP’s appointment awaits board approval

By Northern Star Staff | April 17, 2017

DeKALB — A recipient of NIU’s highest honor for outstanding research has tentatively been named the vice president of the Division of Research and Innovation partnerships.President Doug Baker announced Gerald Blazey’s appointment Tuesday. Blazey...

Deans working on budget cuts

By Morgan Fink | April 17, 2017

Leaders exploring employee reductionsDeKALB — Department leaders are in the process of evaluating their respective programs and determining ways to reduce their staffs.President Doug Baker gave budgetary goals to department heads and each college’s...

Council OKs cannabis ordinance

By Alexandria Isom | April 13, 2017

DeKALB — DeKalb alderpersons approved an ordinance Monday to reduce fine provisions within the municipal code to align the provisions with violation citations in place for possession of cannabis and drug paraphernalia.In July, Gov. Bruce Rauner signed...

Honors program revamping

By Morgan Fink | April 13, 2017

DeKALB | After more than a semester of meetings and discussions, a team of officials are in the final phases of planning a revamp of the University Honors Program.The program offers qualified students benefits such as courses taught by top faculty, priority...

Phishing attempts alleviated

By Sophia Phillips | April 13, 2017

DeKALB — The Division of Information Technology launched its multi-factor authentication security system Monday in response to an increase of phishing attempts to NIU email accounts.Phishing attempts, which became a major issue on campus this semester,...

Single-shoulder cuts remain fashionable

By Darius Parker | April 13, 2017

The seasons are changing and with it comes a shift of fashion trends. Whether a person is into sandals or sneakers, skirts or leggings, there’s a fashion trend that’s just right for every type of Huskie.LeggingsSome may have thought leggings would...

"Memories...Do Not Open" is The Chainsmokers’ first full length album and features music groups such as Coldplay and Florida Georgia Line.

‘Memories’ lacks memorable songs

By Tatianna Salisbury | April 13, 2017

"Memories...Do Not Open" is The Chainsmokers’ first full length album and features music groups such as Coldplay and Florida Georgia Line.

Wooden guitar.

Editor’s choice playlist

By Sam Malone | April 13, 2017

Wooden guitar.

Easter gifts for students

By Tatianna Salisbury | April 13, 2017

Easter baskets conjure up images of chocolate bunnies, plastic eggs and weird, multicolored, drugstore socks no one would wear in their lifetime. Skip the sweets this year and keep in mind these little additions that make a big difference during this...

Point/Counterpoint: Local crime and safety

By Perspective staff | April 13, 2017

Local crime is a concern at any university as parents want to feel their children are safe when studying away from home. NIU and DeKalb have made efforts to comfort this fear, but some could argue it is not enough.Crime prevention efforts need refocusMackenzie...

Student films from across the globe will be making their big-screen debut at the Reality Bytes Film Festival located in Cole Hall.

Film festival features student shorts

By Tatianna Salisbury | April 10, 2017

Student films from across the globe will be making their big-screen debut at the Reality Bytes Film Festival located in Cole Hall.

‘13 Reasons’ brings tears and heartache

By Sam Malone | April 10, 2017

While it would be easy to give prospective viewers "13 Reasons Why" they should watch the new Netflix original starring Dylan Minnette and Katherine Langford, the show is compelling enough to only need three: the story, the cast and the cinematography.Based...