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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

Academia should come before amenities

By Annastazia Camarena | February 11, 2013

As we all hear about the financial burden of rising college tuition, we can’t help but to want better things at our universities, especially as prospective college students. Now more than ever we see new renovations and investments in luxury living...

Ultimate Frisbee team looks for NIU recruits

By Lindsey Rodriguez | February 11, 2013

The Ultimate Frisbee team is actively looking for men and women Huskies to join, and hopes to start an all-girls team eventually. The team competes against more than 42 teams at some tournaments, and from Feb. 2 to 3, it hosted its first indoor tournament....

‘Chase It for Cancer’ charity glasses for sale

By Ali Combs | February 11, 2013

Shot glasses are being sold in an effort to raise money for cancer research. Jesska Lee, sophomore English education major, set out to raise money to be donated to cancer research after witnessing the effects cancer has on those inflicted with the disease...

Center for Southeast Asian Studies to celebrate 50th anniversary

By Kevin Steiger | February 11, 2013

The Center for Southeast Asian Studies (CSEAS) will celebrate its 50th anniversary in March with a series of events. “The purpose is to involve both NIU and the surrounding community in Southeast Asian culture,” said Elizabeth Denius, communications...

A good wrestler is an escape artist

By Ed Rietveld | February 11, 2013

Since wrestling matches last only seven minutes, every point scored is valuable, whether it be on a two-point takedown, a two-point reversal or even a near fall, which can be worth two or three points. Some might argue that the most valuable way a wrestler...

NIU’s General Education program to undergo changes

By Kia Clair | February 10, 2013

Provost Raymond Alden created the General Education Visioning Task Force (GEVT), which will team up with the General Education Committee to make revisions to the NIU General Education program. The task force is composed of faculty, administration and...

Study Abroad Fair offers credit for students traveling abroad

By Erin Kolb | February 10, 2013

The Study Abroad Office hosted a fair Thursday in the Holmes Student Center gallery. The fair consisted of several tables with information on the more than 80 countries NIU offers as study abroad locations. According to Study Abroad Director Anne Seitzinger,...

NIU professors, students to explore politics in D.C.

By Logan Love | February 10, 2013

The registration for the Explore Government & Politics in Washington, D.C. is coming to an end on Feb. 18. Political science professors Artemus Ward and Matthew Streb will lead a spring break seminar in Washington, D.C., to study politics and network...

Postcards from DeKalb: Artists reminisce

By Jessi Haish | February 6, 2013

Thousands of people have gone through DeKalb. Some stay for four years, others a lifetime. However, one thing remains the same: DeKalb is rich with history and has a story that warrants being told. The summer of 1999, a group of artists and volunteers...

Men’s wrestling to take on the Wildcats

By Ed Rietveld | February 6, 2013

Wrestling finishes the home portion of its schedule with a dual meet against 18th-ranked Wildcats of Northwestern University (6-7) after a week away from dual meet action. The Huskies (7-7) come into Friday night’s action having lost four duals in a...

Cronnin sisters shines on the track

By Ed Rietveld | February 5, 2013

Being on the track and field team is turning into a real family affair: There are two sets of sisters on the roster. One of those sets is comprised of Julianne and Rebecca Cronin of Bartlett, Ill. Rebecca is a senior who participates in sprinting events...

New Residence Hall Council offers week of events

By Kevin Steiger | February 4, 2013

The New Residence Hall Council has teamed up with various organizations on campus to create events throughout the week for students. Alex Pitner, graduate residence hall director, said that the upcoming events will be available to all students. “We...

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