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Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

Sun and showers to fill the weekend

DeKalb to reach spring-like temperatures

By Northern Star Staff | February 16, 2017

Grammy results stun viewers

By Darius Parker | February 16, 2017

The 59th Grammys, which aired Sunday, offered viewers a breathtaking night that was full of surprises and star-studded performances.The Northern Star has followed the Grammy nominations up until the big night, and the results are in along with some highlights...

Upcoming Events

By Northern Star Staff | February 16, 2017

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...

Senior biology major Afreen Varsi discusses the former travel ban enforced by President Donald Trump.

Panel held about travel ban

By Clarissa Hinshaw | February 16, 2017

Senior biology major Afreen Varsi discusses the former travel ban enforced by President Donald Trump.

Students fear Trump’s LGBTQ policy

Students fear Trump’s LGBTQ policy

By Associated Press | February 16, 2017

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.

Sun and showers to fill the weekend

Sunshine to warm DeKalb

By Brooklynn Harper | February 14, 2017

Trustee awaits first meeting

By Lindsey Salvatelli | February 13, 2017

DeKALB | Though he won’t sit in on a Board of Trustees meeting until Tuesday, new appointee Eric Wasowicz has been trying to reach out to those he’ll be working with over the next seven years.His appointment to that board was confirmed Jan. 20. He...

Gargoyle rumored to stare

By Hayden Perkins | February 13, 2017

DeKALB — The world is full of legends, myths and scary stories to tell in the dark. While some of these myths are obviously fake, others are just real enough to keep you awake at night. A few of the tales on campus include stories such as the Freshman’s...

Bell toll scheduled in remembrance of 2008 shooting

Bell toll scheduled in remembrance of 2008 shooting

By Northern Star Staff | February 12, 2017
Cases of mumps confirmed on campus

Cases of mumps confirmed on campus

By Northern Star Staff | February 12, 2017

Grammys incite competition

By Darius Parker | February 9, 2017

The 59th Annual Grammy Awards will take place on Feb. 26 and music lovers nationwide are on the edge of their seats to see who will win which titles. The nominees for the awards were released Dec. 6 and included artists such as Beyoncé, Adele, and Kanye...

‘Trestle’ questions relationships in life

By Sophia Phillips | February 9, 2017

DeKALB — The School of Theatre and Dance premiered its production of “Trestle at Pope Lick Creek” over the weekend, an emotional play about relationships and loss during the Great Depression.“Trestle at Pope Lick Creek” takes place in 1936 and...

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