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ROTC students participate in a 21 gun salute during Veterans Day Ceremony on Thursday outside of Altgeld Hall.

NIU honors veterans with ceremony

By Ryan Griesmeyer and Shaun Zinck | November 11, 2010

From Nov. 2008 to Aug. 2009 NIU student Sgt. Dallas Full was stationed in Afghanistan for the Ill. Army National Guard. Every year, Nov. 11 is reserved to honor military men and women like Full who have served the country during wartime. NIU held its...

In Focus: What are your thoughts on Veterans Day?

In Focus: What are your thoughts on Veterans Day?

This Thursday marked the occasion in which Americans say thank you to those who served in uniform. Originally called "Armistice Day" to mark the end of World War I, today now honors all veterans, past and present. Earlier in the semester, we asked Northern...

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Secretary of State offices to close on Veteran’s Day

By Northern Star Staff | November 1, 2010

Jesse White, Illinois Secretary of State, announced that all office and facilities will close on Thursday, Nov. 11 in observance of Veteran's Day, according to Secretary of State press release. According to the release, driver service facilities that...