Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer and Janelle Monáe bring an untold story to fruition in “Hidden Figures,” the true story of three women who overcame obstacles and helped put the first astronaut into space. The film is nominated for two Oscars: Best...
DeKALB | In preparation for the Internship Fair on Tuesday and the Full-Time Job Fair on Wednesday, students may need to brush up on their knowledge of professional dress.Tèvita Manu’atu, a graduate student studying linguistic anthropology, said he...
DeKALB — The Student Association Senate approved Embrace Models, a student organization that aims to give students the chance to become more involved with fashion, photography and the performing arts.The student group is a modeling organization that...
Neptune Residence Hall North sits on Lucinda Ave. in the middle of campus near the Holmes Student Center. The building is to be renovated before the fall 2017 semester.
A Song for CorettaThe School of Theatre and Dance will open its studio performance of “A Song for Coretta” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday in the Diversions Lounge. Tickets can be purchased online for $7, and the play will be running through Sunday. For more...
President Donald Trump waves during a campaign stop at the Jacksonville Equestrian Center in Jacksonville, Fla. Nov. 3. Hundreds of parents across the country have called on President Donald Trump to embrace Obama-era protections for transgender students that call for letting them use school bathrooms in accordance with their gender identity. During the election campaign Trump said that transgender students can use the bathroom they like.
The Harmelodics, NIU’s all-female a cappella group, took home second place at the ICCA Great Lakes Quarterfinals and will advance to the Semifinals held in Chicago.
Director Kenneth Lonergan brings heartbreak to audiences in the Oscar-nominated film “Manchester by the Sea,” which tells the story of a broken man searching for an end to his suffering and trying to survive along the way. Released in November, the...
The Northern Star Editorial Board stands with NIU’s decision on remaining a non-sanctuary campus.While on the surface, the idea of a sanctuary campus comes off as helpful, in actuality, there are no legal benefits or added protections for undocumented...
