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NIU joins Recyclemania

By Logan Love | March 7, 2013

Throw your papers and bottles in campus recycle bins--the 12th annual Recyclemania collegiate competition is under way. NIU is in the 44th position after the third week of the competition with a recycling rate of 45.3 percent, according to recyclemaniacs.org....

Women’s basketball falls to Western Michigan

By Bob Kreider | March 6, 2013

The women’s basketball team closed out the 2012-13 regular season with a 50-58 loss Wednesday at Western Michigan. NIU took a 22-13 lead after junior guard Ashley Sneed nailed a jump shot with just more than five minutes left in the first half. The...

How well do you know NIU?

How well do you know NIU?

By Cody Laplante | March 6, 2013

It was just last week that I was walking back from class and at noon when I heard the church bells, keen to alert the campus of the hour. After 12 strikes, the bells started a song and it one I could not place. I knew I had heard it before, but what song...

Mayoral candidates discuss partnering with NIU

By Ryan Chodora | March 6, 2013

The relationship between DeKalb and NIU is just one of many focused topics of conversation between mayoral candidates for the upcoming election. “I think DeKalb and NIU can greatly improve the relationship that they have,” said mayoral candidate Jennifer...

A mobile investigation unit is seen beside NIU's Police Station on March 6. The FBI and Illinois State Police are executing a search warrant on campus.

FBI, Illinois State Police executing search warrant on campus

By Northern Star Staff | March 6, 2013

A mobile investigation unit and helicopter circles NIU's campus for an ongoing investigation.

Junior Aksel Bolin shoots the ball in the game against Central Michigan University on Saturday.

Men’s basketball falls toToledo

By Brian Earle | March 5, 2013

Men’s basketball dropped its ninth consecutive game Tuesday night, falling 70-46 to Toledo. The Huskies (5-23, 3-12 MAC) fell behind early, 18-5, after a 13-0 run by the Rockets (14-13, 9-6 MAC). NIU was never able to overcome that deficit. “I think...

DeKalb snowplows plow Lucinda Ave. during the heavy snowfall.

Snow storm closes NIU’s campus, classes canceled

By Robert Baird | March 5, 2013

The area nearly doubled its average snowfall accumulation for the month of March following a storm Tuesday. NIU meteorologist Gilbert Sebenste said the snow was heavy, wet and compacted as it hit the ground. “The typical average in March is 4.2 inches,”...

NIU’s 2013 football schedule is disappointing

By Matt Hopkinson | March 5, 2013

The football program is coming off its most successful run in school history, repeating as MAC champions and earning the first BCS game in MAC history but the 2013 season schedule seems less than desirable, especially considering what happened over winter...

NIU wrestlers to compete in MAC tournament

By Ed Rietveld | March 5, 2013

Even though spring break starts this weekend, 10 wrestlers will not have the luxury of a break as they will be competing in the MAC conference tournament Sunday at the University of Buffalo. Head coach Ryan Ludwig said it is crucial the competing wrestlers...

DeadSocial crosses the line for social media

By Danny Cozzi | March 4, 2013

Are you afraid to die? I think everyone is in some way or another. For most of us, we fear losing the connections with our loved ones. Death, as you probably know, causes problems for things like making memories with your friends and family, following...

Freshman Mike Davis dribbles the ball in the game against Central Michigan University on Saturday.

Men’s basketball freshmen shows progress

By Brian Earle | March 4, 2013

Men’s basketball’s freshmen have shown great signs of improvement as the season has gone on. The Huskies’ six freshmen have played big minutes this season and have begun to find their roles. In the middle of the season, forward Darrell Bowie was...

Student organization focus on enhancing social media at NIU

By Ali Combs | March 4, 2013

Student Social Media Consultants (SSMC) met to touch base and discuss upcoming projects at NIU by consulting with the Division of University Relations to enrich NIU’s social media efforts. At the meeting Monday, members met and discussed the group’s...