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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

Eugene Dodaro, comptroller general of the United States, speaks about the country's financial state before a presentation for accountancy students at 6 p.m. Wednesday in the Barsema Auditorium."We've been doing a lot of work looking at the student loan programs, and we're particularly concerned with the amount of debt students are having," Dodaro said.

US comptroller talks money at NIU

By Sam Malone | October 20, 2016

Eugene Dodaro, comptroller general of the United States, speaks to accountancy students about government finances Wednesday in Barsema Auditorium.  

Employee Assistance Program to host workshop Wednesday

By Northern Star staff | October 18, 2016

The Employee Assistance Program will host Positively NIU: Make Every Interaction Count 2 to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Holmes Student Center, room 506.This workshop will be presented by Lesley Gilbert, Center for Training and Professional Development,...

3 ways to eat free on campus this week

3 ways to eat free on campus this week

By Northern Star staff | October 18, 2016

1. All students are welcome to Chai Chat 4:30 to 6 p.m. Thursday in Campus Life Building, Room 100. There will be free tea and international snacks.

2. Second-year NIU Law students are invited to a brief pancake breakfast 8 to 11 a.m. Friday in Swen Parson Thurgood Marshall Gallery.

3. Students can enjoy free caramel apples 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday in the Holmes Student Center Promenade Lounge.

Students raise their fists and chant, "black lives matter," after the national anthem at the football game Saturday in Huskie Stadium against Central Michigan University.

Students protest for justice

By Nicole Scott | October 17, 2016

Students raise their fists and chant, "black lives matter," after the national anthem at the football game Saturday in Huskie Stadium against Central Michigan University.

Student Association Senators listen to a presentation during the SA Senate meeting Sunday. SA Senate meetings are open to the public and take place 5 p.m. Sundays in the Holmes Student Center, Sky Room.

SA Senate to rally for state financial support

By Julia Martinez | October 17, 2016

Student Association Senators listen to a presentation during the SA Senate meeting Sunday. SA Senate meetings are open to the public and take place 5 p.m. Sundays in the Holmes Student Center, Sky Room.

Green party presidential candidate Jill Stein takes questions from reporters during a campaign stop Oct. 6 at Humanist Hall in Oakland, California. Stein hopes to woo disaffected Democrats, according to her campaign website.

Election: Students shift to Clinton

By Clarissa Hinshaw | October 17, 2016

Green party presidential candidate Jill Stein takes questions from reporters during a campaign stop Oct. 6 at Humanist Hall in Oakland, California. Stein hopes to woo disaffected Democrats, according to her campaign website.

Deal of the week: Applebee's Grill & Bar

Deal of the week: Applebee’s Grill & Bar

By Northern Star staff | October 14, 2016

Every week the Northern Star will feature the best deals on and around campus.Applebee's Grill & Bar, 2411 Sycamore Road, enjoy half-off appetizers and $4.00 house margaritas every day. A few appetizers included in their late night menu are:Mozzarella...

Egyptian Theatre to hold Beatles tribute

By Northern Star staff | October 14, 2016

The Egyptian Theatre will host a tribute to the Beatles with music by three brothers: Billy, Ryan and Matthew McGuigan 8 p.m. tonight at the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second The tribute, Yesterday and Today: The Interactive Beatles Experience, encourages...

NIU President Doug Baker (left) shakes hands with David Sam, President of Elgin Community College, after agreeing to a Business Dual Degree Program.

Student picks NIU for $1,000 scholarship

By Nicole Scott | October 13, 2016

NIU President Doug Baker (left) shakes hands with David Sam, President of Elgin Community College, after agreeing to a Business Dual Degree Program.

Demonstrators made up of Black Student Union members and students lay across a bridge to honor the Black Lives Matter movement outside Cole Hall around noon Tuesday. Some students wore garbage bags to represent those who died and others held signs with information about individuals who died at the hands of police. About 200 students stopped to watch the demonstration.

Students unify with protest

By Nancy Galan | October 13, 2016

Demonstrators made up of Black Student Union members and students lay across a bridge to honor the Black Lives Matter movement outside Cole Hall around noon Tuesday. Some students wore garbage bags to represent those who died and others held signs with information about individuals who died at the hands of police. About 200 students stopped to watch the demonstration.

Michael Montgomery

Two pled guilty in the Timi Okedina, LSD case

By Kristen Lookingland | October 13, 2016

Michael Montgomery

The majority of the car damage was cleaned up by 9 p.m. Tuesday by Full Swing Construction of Yorkville.  

Car crashes through Buffalo Wild Wings

By Northern Star staff | October 11, 2016

Jon Shott, 44, of DeKalb talks with friends about the incident that occurred at Buffalo Wild Wing's, 2466 Sycamore Road, today. He and his friends planned on eating and watching the Cubs game. 

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