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3 ways to eat free on campus this week

3 ways to eat free on campus this week

By Northern Star staff | October 18, 2016

1. All students are welcome to Chai Chat 4:30 to 6 p.m. Thursday in Campus Life Building, Room 100. There will be free tea and international snacks.

2. Second-year NIU Law students are invited to a brief pancake breakfast 8 to 11 a.m. Friday in Swen Parson Thurgood Marshall Gallery.

3. Students can enjoy free caramel apples 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday in the Holmes Student Center Promenade Lounge.

Residence Hall Association to hold prom in Grant Towers

By Northern Star staff | April 8, 2016

The Residence Hall Association will hold a prom night 7:30-10:30 p.m. April 21 in the Grant Towers dining hall.The event will feature food, a DJ and a photo station. Prom “royalty” will also be selected. The theme is based on the board game Candy...

3 events to go to at the residence halls this week

By Northern Star staff | March 28, 2016

The Residence Hall Association will hold a “Home Away From Home” theme for its spring 2016 RHA Week. Here are three events to go to this week:1. Pet Your Stress AwayTherapy dogs, coloring pages and stress ball supplies will be available 6-8 p.m. Tuesday...

Residence Hall Association to hold bowling party in Huskies Den

By Northern Star staff | April 20, 2015

The Residence Hall Association will hold a Cosmic Bowling Party 5:30-9:30 p.m. Thursday in the Holmes Student Center, Huskies Den.This event is free and open to all students. Students must bring a valid OneCard for entry. There will be free bowling, games,...

Weekend Guide: March 26

By Northern Star staff | March 25, 2015

With this many local music events and activities, there’s no excuse for being bored at home.TodayTurn off “Pitch Perfect” and watch the real thing. Northern Sound, NIU’s co-ed a capella group, will perform a free show 8 p.m. at The House Cafe,...

Residence Hall Association holds Wellness Week events

By Northern Star staff | February 16, 2015

The Residence Hall Association will be hold Wellness Week Feb. 23 to Feb. 27.• Monday: RHA General Assembly Meeting ... with a Twist 9-10:30 p.m. in New Hall, Swing Space• Tuesday: Are you the Biggest Loser? 7-9 p.m. in Stevenson C Hall Basement,...

NIU women, your mom rock

By Ariel Owens | March 30, 2014

It wouldn’t be right to end Women’s History Month without shining a light on a couple wonderful women on campus and reminding you your mom is awesome. Here are some women worthy of your appreciation.No. 1: Sabrina Hull, senior community leadership...

Correct approach can aid freshmen retention

By Northern Star Editorial Board | March 18, 2014

Keeping freshmen enrolled for a full year — and past their first year — has proven difficult for NIU.NIU should focus on three issues that plague incoming freshmen: Tailoring general education requirements to majors, implementing effective financial...

Dining hall food committee looks to impove meal quality

By Ryan Chodora | March 20, 2013

Complaining about food? Huskies are on it. In 2011, a group of students from the Resident Hall Association (RHA) and Richard Fritz, director of residential dining, created a food committee. The committee meets every Monday in a different dining hall on...

RHA celebrates hard work of employees at party

By Kevin Steiger | November 29, 2012

The Residence Hall Association (RHA) gave students a chance to kick back with a party Thursday. The party was one of several events being held as part of RHA week. The week gives students the opportunity to break away from their studies through activities....

Dining halls try to keep up with demand for healthy food options

By Lauren Dielman | October 19, 2011

Freshman OMIS major Nathan Soto said he thinks food options in the dining halls leave something to be desired. "I think they [need healthier options]," Soto said. "I'm a vegetarian, and all they really have for the grill is boca burgers; they will have...