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Agina Nelson (right), then-senior human resource management major and The Trident employee, waits on Melissa Runquist, then-senior finance major. 

History of the Week: Trustees propose Dining Dollars elimination

By Northern Star staff | February 24, 2016

Agina Nelson (right), then-senior human resource management major and The Trident employee, waits on Melissa Runquist, then-senior finance major. 

Employees eligible for 100 free tickets

By Northern Star Staff | December 1, 2014

Faculty and staff are eligible to receive one free ticket to the MAC Championship game, which is Friday at Ford Field in Detroit.One hundred free tickets are available to employees who call 815-752-6800 or go to the ticket office at the Convocation Center.Tickets...

In Focus: What are your thoughts on campus printing?

By Perspective Staff | October 13, 2014

Marilou TerronesThe allocated amount of money for printing should be raised, especially because the amount of printing from students varies from major to major.I consider myself poor because I need to save money for food and bills, among other things....

SA Senate election voter turnout falls

By Northern Star Staff | September 28, 2014

An official report from the OneCard office shows a turnout decline of 11 voters for Student Association Senate elections since last fall’s election.The report, issued Thursday, shows the SA Senate elections saw 739 registered voters: 382 voters on Tuesday...

SA: Focus Late Night on students

By Rhea Riley | April 7, 2014

Students can share their ideas on bettering Late Night Ride at a forum hosted by Student Association senators 5 p.m. Wednesday.Late Night Ride is a free door-to-door car service that gives rides to students, staff and faculty. The service is run by the...

TCF Bank celebrates 15 years as NIU’s official bank

By Josh Green | February 29, 2012

This marks the 15th year TCF Bank has partnered with NIU to be the university’s official banking provider. TCF provides students with a convenient banking experience because it is located in the Holmes Student center and has ATMs on campus. It also...

Homecoming tailgaters kick off festivities before kick-off

By Hailey Kurth | October 13, 2011

One of the highlights of homecoming every year is the football game, but for some people, the fun begins long before kick-off. Tailgating outside Huskie Stadium Saturday can be fun if students keep certain things in mind. Students should come prepared...

University police reports six stolen NIU OneCards

By Faith Healy | September 25, 2011

The NIU Police Department blotter reported six stolen OneCards with unauthorized purchases made since the beginning of the semester.This number only includes cards reported missing, said NIU Sgt. Alan Smith, but many OneCards end up stolen or lost.Smith...

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Pricy textbooks staying on shelves, off students’ desks

By Shelby Devitt | September 5, 2011

As textbook prices rise ever higher, college students have turned to more affordable options. However, according to a survey released by the U.S. Public Interest Research Group, some students are becoming unable to buy them at all. The survey, released...