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Wings may open soon for Stevens Building

By James Krause | October 2, 2017

DeKALB — The potential completion date for the Stevens building is set for the spring semester, though there is a new possibility for two wings of the building to be opened sooner.The redesign of the Stevens Building, located near Cole Hall in University...

President to visit state lawmakers

By Lindsey Salvatelli | March 20, 2017

DeKALB — President Doug Baker delivered a report about legislative progress being made in Springfield during a March 9 Board of Trustees meeting.Baker said all presidents from Illinois universities were given a 20-hour notice to appear in front of the...

Bruce Rauner inauguration: tweet recap

By Northern Star Staff | January 12, 2015

See what happened during the Rauner inauguration Monday with this tweet recap. // [View the story "Bruce Rauner inauguration" on Storify]

5 Things to Know Today: Jan. 13, 2015

By Northern Star staff | January 12, 2015

5. Marvel releases trailer for "The Avengers 2: Age of Ultron.""Age of Ultron" is one of Scene writer Andrew Roberts' must-see movies of 2015: Click here.4. Former Gov. Pat Quinn commutes sentences, names appointments in last hours on the job.3. Ohio...

Baker unsure of election’s effects on NIU

By Northern Star Staff | November 6, 2014

NIU President Doug Baker said he is not sure what a “blue legislature” and “red governor” mean for NIU and the state at Wednesday’s University Council meeting.Ibrahim Abdel-Motaleb, professor and chair of the Electrical Engineering Department,...

Twitter reactions to Rauner taking governor’s seat

By Northern Star Staff | November 4, 2014

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Bruce Rauner takes Illinois governor seat in midterm elections: AP

Bruce Rauner takes Illinois governor seat in midterm elections: AP

By Northern Star Staff | November 4, 2014

Winnetka businessman Bruce Rauner has taken Gov. Pat Quinn’s seat in the midterm elections, according to projections.The race — one of the closest and most expensive in the country — pitted Rauner against Quinn, who has served as governor since...

Vote in midterm elections

By Northern Star Editorial Board | October 28, 2014

Students should take advantage of voting ahead of the Nov. 4 midterm elections.The top two governor contenders — Democrat Pat Quinn and Republication Bruce Rauner — have opposing plans for the state’s budget, and that will affect how NIU will receive...

Gov. Pat Quinn (without hard hat), flanked by DeKalb Mayor John Rey on his left and John Butler, Board of Trustees chair, on his right, shovels dirt during the Stevens Building groundbreaking Monday. The building was demolished in the summer. Its 109,000-square-foot replacement will feature a 330-seat lecture hall and Black Box Theatre.

Stevens Building Groubreaking

By Bryce McMullin | September 23, 2014

Gov. Pat Quinn (without hard hat), flanked by DeKalb Mayor John Rey on his left and John Butler, Board of Trustees chair, on his right, shovels dirt during the Stevens Building groundbreaking Monday. The building was demolished in the summer. Its 109,000-square-foot...

Gov. Pat Quinn (without hard hat), flanked by DeKalb Mayor John Rey on his left and John Butler, Board of Trustees chair, on his right, shovels dirt during the Stevens Building groundbreaking Monday. The building was demolished in the summer. Its 109,000-square-foot replacement will feature a 330-seat lecture hall and Black Box Theatre.

$27M Stevens Building construction kicks off

By Jackie Nevarez | September 23, 2014

Gov. Pat Quinn, along with contractors, administration, faculty and students, broke ground on a $27.4 million project to reconstruct the Stevens Building Monday.John Butler, Board of Trustees chair, said the construction would be especially important...

Northern Nights: Going out vs. staying in to drink

Northern Nights: Going out vs. staying in to drink

By Pat Quinn | May 4, 2014

Shopping is a game that can only be won with cheats.Here is the guidebook for purchasing alcohol at a bar or store.At the barTurning 21 and having an outing at a bar is fun, but it gets to be expensive. First thing: Know the specials.• Most bars near...

Northern Nights: Bartenders’ favorites

By Staff | May 4, 2014

Molly’sSabreena SaleemColumnist H @BreeSaleemMolly’s, 1000 W. Lincoln Highway, puts a colorful twist on the classic Mai Tai with white and dark rums, amaretto, triple sec, grenadine, sour, and orange juice for a drink that is both tart and sweet....