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Barsema Alumni and Visitors Center sits at 231 N. Annie Glidden Road. Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.'s Diamond Jubilee Gala will take place here at 6 p.m. Saturday.(Northern Star File Photo)

Epsilon Phi celebrates 60 years at NIU

By Tyler Gordon, Lifestyle Writer | September 25, 2024

This weekend, the Epsilon Phi chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. will host a series of events to celebrate their 60th anniversary of being at NIU.  Events will run on campus from Friday to Sunday. All are welcome to learn about the chapter's...

The National Pan-Hellenic Council President Imani Jones stands in front of a bookshelf. The NPHC fraternities and sororities are also referred to as the Divine Nine. (Brynn Krug | Northern Star)

National Pan-Hellenic organizations facilitate social, community growth

By Brynn Krug, Lifestyle Editor | September 25, 2024

The National Pan-Hellenic Council fraternities and sororities, also referred to as the Divine Nine, are historically Black organizations focused on making connections, developing leadership, community service, social impact and academic success. The...

NPHC to host food drive for Huskie Food Pantry

By Northern Star Staff | October 14, 2019

DeKALB — An upcoming event hosted by the National Pan-Hellenic Council aims to give back to the campus by raising funds and donations for the Huskie Food Pantry.The event will take place Tuesday from 2 to 4 p.m. on the first floor of DuSable Hall,...

Student groups react to investigation reclassification

By David Matz and Matt Liparota | October 24, 2010

The news of Antinette "Toni" Keller's missing persons case being reclassified as a death investigation has hit the hearts and minds of NIU's student groups on campus. "There seems to be a really dark cloud hanging over DeKalb," said Latasha Bennett, the...

NPHC will host a slew of homecoming events

By David Matz | October 12, 2010

DeKALB | There's more to do this homecoming weekend than tailgating and watching the football game. The National Pan-Hellenic Council has a busy calendar planned for anyone looking for something to do on campus this weekend. "We want to give the community...

NPHC lands a spot for new yard

By David Matz | October 12, 2010

DeKALB | After about four years and several negotiation talks with the university, the National Pan-Hellenic Council has been able to secure a spot and lay the concrete foundation for their NPHC yard. "Most NPHC chapters on college campuses in the south...