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Student Association Organizational Expo to highlight student groups

By Juliana Leprich | September 13, 2011

Students looking to get involved in a club or organization or just to see what opportunities are available at NIU can find some answers today.The Student Association's Organizational Expo will take place at Central Park from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. The expo...

Are student opinions really heard at the Convo?

By Chris Krapek | February 20, 2011

A few weeks ago, it was looking pretty grim. The line-up for the spring semester at the Convocation Center was filled with shows that weren't directly aimed at college students. So far, there's been a Christian music concert, well-respected gospel singer...

Lichine Williams, sophomore FCNS major, picks out a free sweatshirt at the Winter Resource Fair Tuesday inside the Duke Ellington Ballroom. Students received a free sweatshirt for signing up at six tables at the fair.

Organizations pitch to students at Winter Resource Fair

By Alex Fiore | January 19, 2011

Students made their way around the Duke Ellington Ballroom during the Winter Resource Fair, which was held in the Holmes Student Center on Wednesday. Over 90 student groups and university organizations were represented, each with an informational booth....

RHA president, SA chief resigns

By Rikki Cottrell and Shaun Zinck | November 18, 2010

The Student Association chief of staff and RHA president resigned Thursday after being arrested and charged Wednesday night with possession of cannabis. Jonathan Kite, 21, was arrested at 10:20 p.m. Wednesday after NIU Police were called to Neptune North...

Don’t blame the RHA; students prioritize

By Letter Writer | November 1, 2010

In reply to Mr. Baker's letter in Thursday's Northern Star--Mr. Baker, in his letter criticizing the Residence Hall Association for holding an NBA watch party on the same day and time of the memorial to a fallen NIU student makes the mistake in assuming...

RHA should be ashamed of holding event during Toni Keller’s vigil

By Letter Writer | October 27, 2010

Tuesday night's "NBA watch party" sponsored by the Residence Hall Association was held at the same time as the vigil for Antinette "Toni" Keller. For the sheer fact that this event was not canceled floors me. I cannot believe that the boobs at the RHA...

Relax, play in Lincoln Hall’s new game room

By Jack Baker | September 12, 2010

DeKALB | Lincoln Hall has a new game room to be opened this semester. "The room offers a fun place to relax with a pool table, foosball and a new TV," said David McCown, the Residence Hall Association (RHA) vice president of administration. The room will...