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Panhellenic recruitment approaches

By Brynn Krug, Lifestyle Editor | September 2, 2024

EDITOR’S NOTE: This video is part 2 in a series about Greek Life. We will cover the Divine Nine and Multicultural Greek Councils. Formal recruitment is approaching quickly for Panhellenic sororities. For the five Panhellenic sororities with houses...

A graphic shows the schedule of Match 1 of the 2023 women's tugs tournament. The Panhellenic Council is set to host the 2023 women's tugs tournament on Wednesday and Saturday. (Joey Trella | Northern Star)

Panhellenic Council to host 2023 women’s Tugs tournament

By Ethan Gonzales, Former Sports Editor | November 6, 2023

DeKALB – The Panhellenic Council is set to host the annual women’s tug of war (nicknamed “Tugs”) tournament on Wednesday and Saturday at 912 Edgebrook Drive. The tournament is an annual philanthropy event that will donate a portion of proceeds...

In Fall 2021 Greek and non-affiliated NIU students tailgate outside the Huskie Stadium for a football game. NIU has seen Greek involvement decline sharply since its peak in the 1990s, with less than 700 Greek members reported in the 2020-2021 academic year. (Northern Star File Photo)

New Greek Life Center approved for Annie Glidden neighborhood

By Rachel Cormier, News Reporter | August 30, 2023

DeKALB – NIU has finally entered the approval stages of building its first Greek Life Center in the Annie Glidden neighborhood near Greek Row. The city approved a redevelopment agreement at the July 10 DeKalb City Council meeting which was the first...

Informal recruitment tips

By Kennedy Jones | January 26, 2020

With the spring semester beginning, sororities on campus will start informal recruitments. This time around, instead of girls spending a full weekend in dresses and heels, they get to spend one or two nights out of the week in casual outfits.Informal...

Delta Zeta wins 10th consecutive women's tugs tournament

Delta Zeta wins 10th consecutive women’s tugs tournament

By Courtesy Amanda Gaucin | October 10, 2016

Coaches and members of Delta Zeta prepare for a matchup on Friday outside the University Plaza Apartments, 900 Crane Drive.

Dance Marathon aims to raise $40K

By Northern Star Staff | November 17, 2014

Students can participate in a dance marathon Sunday to raise money for kids in need.The Panhellenic Council and the Public Relations Student Society of America will host their second annual dance marathon 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday in the Holmes Student...

Phi Sigma Kappa, Sigma Alpha Epsilon to face off in Tugs Championship

By Northern Star Staff | April 25, 2014

Phi Sigma Kappa defeated Sigma Nu to advance to the Tugs Championship, where they will face Sigma Alpha Epsilon 4:30 p.m. Saturday.In the first match, Sigma Alpha Mu beat Phi Kappa Psi and in the second match, Delta Chi defeated Alpha Kappa Lambda Friday.All...

Greek life about service, scholarship

By Cierria McPerryman | October 8, 2012

For Cara Prock, people who view Greek Row negatively are not informed on what Greek life is about. The Panhellenic Council president said Greek life is about scholarship, leadership, community service, brotherhood and sisterhood. “Students could overcome...

Will Rhode, freshman computer and design tech major, eats a
slice of pizza at the Huskie Bash at Huskie Stadium on Thursday
afternoon.

Welcome days ahead at NIU

By Matthew Frierdich | August 21, 2011

DeKALB | Even with the beginning of a new school year, some things never change. The image of confused freshmen carrying boxes followed by crying parents can be seen every fall. In order for new students to feel more comfortable acclimating to their school,...