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Cutting ties comes at a cost: Severance packages must be reevaluated

By Northern Star editorial board | June 19, 2017

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Gabriel Roethle, a world music second year masters student, practices a piece composed by Johann Sebastion Bach, “Lute Suite in E minor,” on Wednesday in Room 103 of the Music Building. NIU’s International Guitar Recital Series will start at 5 p.m. until 6 p.m. on Friday with guitarist Isaac Bustos. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

International guitarists to visit NIU Music Building

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Former NIU baseball Head Coach Walt Owens.

Remembering Walt Owens: Coach, teacher, mentor

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The Board of Trustees sits at their meeting on March 20. The Board of Trustees approved several contracts and highlighted faculty recognitions, academic changes, research and fundraising. (Northern Star File Photo)

Board of Trustees approves $1.7 million computer upgrade project

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The Huskie Marching Band trumpets yell and spell “NIU” at the end of “Fight Song” during their practice on Thursday in the Huskie Stadium. The “Pride of the Midwest” will be joined by high school marching bands on Saturday during the football game against San Diego State University. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Gallery: Pride of the Midwest prepares for last non-conference matchup

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Raylin York, daughter of Chicago resident Lynnda York, high fives Victor E. Huskie at the Homecoming Kickoff Event on Oct. 14, 2024, outside of the Holmes Student Center. Students, alumni and DeKalb residents will be able to meet NIU’s mascots at the fifth annual Brunch with Mission and Victor E. from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Oct. 4 in the Altgeld Auditorium. (Northern Star File Photo)

A guide to NIU's 118th Homecoming

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