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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

Women’s teenis falls to Ohio and Ball State

By Thomas Hiley III | April 21, 2013

In its last weekend of the season, the women’s tennis team had some highs and lows as it faced the Ball State Cardinals (14-10, 5-3 MAC) and Miami of Ohio RedHawks (11-12, 7-1 MAC). The Huskies lost both matches 5-2 to put them 14-10 on the season and...

Track and field has strong showing at home tournament

By Ed Rietveld | April 21, 2013

Track and field team took full advantage of being at home this weekend as the Huskies came away with nine event titles at the Huskie open, five on the track and four in the field. Megan Gregory, senior sprinter and hurdler, came away with two titles on...

There are other ways to get around campus

By AJ Edwards | April 21, 2013

We all know waiting at the bus stop can be annoying, and finding a parking space can bring about some serious road rage. I’m talking “Fried Green Tomatoes” road rage where some jerk steals that parking spot you would have had if those students crossing...

Springfield Mobile Vet Units reaches out to NIU campus

By Northern Star Staff | April 17, 2013

Wednesday’s thunderstorms didn’t hinder the Springfield Mobile Vet Unit’s first visit to NIU. The Springfield Mobile Vet Unit is an RV-turned-office used to reach out to veterans at Illinois college and university campuses. Various resources, like...

The normal stream of water outflowing from the East Lagoon into the Kishwaukee River was turned into a violent rapid during Wednesday's severe thunderstorm.

Storm knocks out campus communications

By Julia Boyle & Erin Kolb | April 17, 2013

The disconnected phone lines were the only technology affected by the storm on Wednesday, said an NIU spokesman. The rest of the university was able to function normally, said Paul Palian, director of public and media relations. A lightning strike knocked...

Softball set for Kent State game

By Matt Hopkinson | April 17, 2013

Softball got its hopes for its second midweek game washed away with the rain Wednesday afternoon, which means it will head into a MAC weekend with an extra day of rest. The Huskies (13-26, 3-7 MAC) will take on Kent State (19-14-1, 9-3 MAC) in a double...

Track and field to host the Huskie Open

By Ed Rietveld | April 17, 2013

After having to travel to all their outdoor meets so far this season, the bulk of the track and field team will have the opportunity to compete on campus this weekend. The Huskies will host the 2013 Huskie Open at 10 a.m. at the NIU Track and Field complex....

Local jazz band to perform at the House Cafe

By Katie Finlon | April 17, 2013

Playing music with your idol is only a dream to most musicians—but it’s surreal to those performing at the House this weekend. MathGames!, a band led by NIU guitar professor Fareed Haque, will be the headlining act 7 p.m. Friday at the House Cafe,...

NIU looks to improve Wi-Fi services

By Julia Boyle | April 16, 2013

Help is on the way for Wi-Fi problems on campus, said Jan Gerenstein, associate director of residential technology. Gerenstein said the current system has its flaws. Matt Parks, Information Technology Services (ITS) director of network services, said...

NIU’s wildlife have backstories, too

By AJ Edwards | April 16, 2013

NIU has many different types of wildlife that one can encounter on campus. It often seems like these geese, squirrels and ducks are a nuisance--especially the two geese I saw last week who swooped out of nowhere and attacked a couple of students. I am...

Sister golfers motivate each other and team

By Sam Bauman | April 16, 2013

Golf often runs in the family, but few siblings get the opportunity to golf with each other in college. Sophomore Taylor Ellett and freshman Connie Ellett are doing just that for the women’s golf team. For the Ellett sisters, golf at NIU has also been...

Break free from college stereotypes

By Annastazia Camarena | April 15, 2013

When most people think of college, the first things that might come to mind are very stereotypical: wild parties, sexual experimentation and ramen noodles. This might be a reality for some, but for most of us it is far from how students spend their college...

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