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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

Resource center gains SA support

By Julia Martinez | November 21, 2016

DeKALB | Asian American Resource Center officials plan to take their resolution for better resources and funding to the Board of Trustees after getting support from the Student Association.The Asian American Resource Center was placed in what the members...

Students unite against Trump in rally

By Sam Malone | November 18, 2016

DeKALB | After the results of the presidential election were announced, sophomore English major Maggie Hitchcock felt a call to action and founded the Love Trumps Hate Committee.The rally began at 5 p.m. Thursday in the MLK Commons and featured speakers...

Athletics drops NCAA violations to nine

By Northern Star staff | November 17, 2016

DeKALB | NCAA violations at NIU has dropped from 16 violations in 2014-15 to nine in 2015-16.Athletics Associate Director Jerome Rodgers shared how NIU is complying with the NCAA and is using student-athlete education to drop the number of violations....

The eight students made their way to Springfield Tuesday to lobby for higher education and Monetary Award Program grants pose with a state legislator.

SA lobbies for higher education

By Madison Kacer | November 17, 2016

The eight students made their way to Springfield Tuesday to lobby for higher education and Monetary Award Program grants pose with a state legislator.

Administrators chalk for peace

By Madison Kacer | November 17, 2016

DeKALB | Administrators stood in the MLK Commons handing chalk to passersby and encouraging them to write messages of happiness and unity.The initiative, which took place Wednesday, was partially in response to the presidential election, which has struck...

Volleyball to fight for title as NIU hosts tournament

Volleyball to fight for title as NIU hosts tournament

By Danielle Brown | November 17, 2016

NIU civil suit moved to January

By Madison Kacer | November 17, 2016

ROCKFORD | The initial status hearing for the case of former Controller Keith Jackson was pushed from Tuesday to Jan. 24.Jackson filed the lawsuit in October 2015, alleging NIU administrators placed him on involuntary administrative leave without due...

Leon Kincaid, former Student Association Senator, speaks during a Veterans’ Day ceremony Nov. 11, 2014, at a flagpole near Altgeld Hall.

SA moves to dismiss former Senator’s suit

By Northern Star staff | November 17, 2016

Leon Kincaid, former Student Association Senator, speaks during a Veterans’ Day ceremony Nov. 11, 2014, at a flagpole near Altgeld Hall.

President Barack Obama speaks during a news conference in the Brady press briefing room at the White House Monday in Washington. 

Obama’s term comes to close

By Clarissa Hinshaw | November 17, 2016

President Barack Obama speaks during a news conference in the Brady press briefing room at the White House Monday in Washington. 

SA President encourages inclusiveness on campus

SA President encourages inclusiveness on campus

By Courtesy Student Association’s Facebook | November 16, 2016

SA is addressing inclusiveness through its campaign called #ThisIsOurAmerica. Students are encouraged to take a selfie and share their story of when they were a victim or witnessed discrimination or acceptance. Political science major Moriah Tyler participated by writing how others identify her as "black girl" and assume she can dance well and explain slang such as "nappy," according to her Facebook post.

DeKalb resident offers keys; Police find dead male

By Northern Star staff | November 15, 2016

Kela Moss, 26, of DeKalb, was charged with four counts of first degree murder for strangling to death a 25-year-old male she was dating. Moss' bond was set at $5 million, 10 percent to apply. She was transported to DeKalb County Jail and is waiting for bond.

Organization of the week: NIU Investment Association

By Northern Star staff | November 15, 2016

Editor's Note: The following text was edited for length and is not directly quoted.Q: What are your organization's goals?A: As one of the largest premier student organizations in the College of Business, we strive to promote both finance education as...

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