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President Lisa Freeman sits at a table with members of University Council at their meeting Wednesday. NIU has taken measures to support students struggling with the financial aid process. (Emily Beebe | Northern Star)

FAFSA frustrations expressed at University Council

By Emily Beebe, News Editor | April 3, 2024

DeKALB – The Student Government Association announced Wednesday at the University Council meeting that election results should be released late Thursday night.  The SGA elections had 1,999 votes total, according to Deputy Speaker Chris English.  At...

A figure walks in heels, casting a shadow on the ground. The Sigma Lambda Beta fraternity will host a "Walk a Mile in Her Shoes" event at 5 pm on April 4. (Courtesy of Getty Images)

Sigma Lambda Beta dons high heels against machismo

By Rachel Cormier, News Reporter | April 2, 2024

DeKALB – The Sigma Lambda Beta fraternity is hosting a “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes” from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on April 4 in the MLK Commons. The Latino-based fraternity wants to bring awareness to gender inequality and toxic masculinity, where participants...

Laurie Elish-Piper stands smiling. Elish-Piper has taken on the role of Executive Vice President and Provost at NIU. (Courtesy of Mia Hannon)

Laurie Elish-Piper aims for student success

By Kahlil Kambui, Assistant News Editor | April 1, 2024

DeKALB – Laurie Elish-Piper is the executive vice president and provost at NIU, she spoke to the Northern Star about her experience at the university.    HOW DID YOU ORIGINALLY FIND YOURSELF IN THE ROLE OF THE INTERIM EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT...

Victor E. Huskie poses in front of the Burritoville food truck during the fall semester. Food Truck Wednesday is starting back up from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday with eight new food trucks. (Rachel Cormier | Northern Star)

Food Truck Wednesdays return to campus

By Brandon Clark, News Reporter | April 1, 2024

Editor's note: Food Truck Wednesday has been canceled for Wednesday due to weather. The event will resume 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 10. DeKALB – Hot meals and cool treats are rolling back to Northern Illinois University with the return of Food Truck...

Three people stand and gesture while talking at podiums. The SGA appointed a new Supreme Court Justice and approved a bill regarding campaign violations at their meeting Friday. (Northern Star graphic)

Election results await SGA Supreme Court decision

By Michael Mollsen, Former Written Managing Editor | March 31, 2024

DeKALB – At Friday’s SGA senate meeting, Sergeant-At-Arms Niko Bereolos announced that results from the SGA election would remain sealed until all sanctions are ruled upon by the SGA Supreme Court. Currently, there are two appeals pending. The...

Present Perfect Modeling Organization strikes a pose during their performance at the Women’s History Month Showcase. Four Poets, One Mic hosted multiple different student organizations to help celebrate Women’s History Month on Thursday. (Gabby Crabtree | Northern Star)

Showcasing Women’s History Month through different talents

By Gabby Crabtree, Former News Editor | March 29, 2024

DeKALB – NIU students gathered to watch multiple performances of slam poetry, modeling, painting, dancing and roller skating on Thursday to honor Women’s History Month. Four Poets, One Mic put on the Women’s History Month Showcase at 7 p.m. in...

Courtney Hughes, associate professor and faculty athletics representative, stands and smiles in front of a tree. Hughes won the 2024 Mid-American Conference Outstanding Faculty Award for Student Success. (Courtesy of Courtney Hughes)

Courtney Hughes wins MAC faculty award

By Kahlil Kambui, Assistant News Editor | March 28, 2024

DeKALB – Courtney Hughes is a professor of public health at NIU and is the faculty athletics representative. Hughes spoke to the Northern Star about her role at NIU and being awarded the 2024 Mid-American Conference Outstanding Faculty Award for Student...

An escalator sits still in Founders Memorial Library. The escalators have been shut down for the last six months due to an underground power failure and possible mechanical issues. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

What’s up with: Founders Memorial Library escalators

By Kayla Martin, News Reporter | March 28, 2024

DeKALB – The Founders Memorial Library escalators are turned off to prevent further mechanical damage and will not be inspected for specific breakage points until summer.  For the past six months, the escalators have been shut down due to an underground...

Janice Hamlet, associate vice provost for faculty mentoring and diversity, gives a presentation during Wednesday’s Faculty Senate meeting. Hamlet provided an update on NIU’s faculty mentor program. (Emily Beebe | Northern Star)

SGA Treasurer reports 1,800 votes in SGA elections

By Emily Beebe, News Editor | March 27, 2024

DeKALB – Landon Larkin, Student Government Association treasurer, spoke at the Faculty Senate meeting Wednesday about SGA election voter turnout. Voting for president, vice president, treasurer, student trustee and senators for SGA were held Monday...

Bianca Galicia (left), a senior non-profit and NGO studies major chats with friend, Itzel Sanchez, senior and NGO studies major in the Latino Resource Center Wellness Lounge. The LRC held the opening of its Wellness Lounge at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. (Rachel Cormier | Northern Star)

Wellness Lounge creates a relaxing space at LRC

By Rachel Cormier, News Reporter | March 26, 2024

DeKALB – Students at NIU’s Latino Resource Center have a new room to rest, relax or even take a nap in. The LRC is one of three resource centers at NIU that have added a Wellness Lounge, spaces which are meant to help students unwind and destress. “We...

A graphic reading “STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION VOTING” shows the date and place of SGA voting. Students can vote in the SGA elections online until Wednesday. (Northern Star graphic)

SGA’s virtual ballot box is available now

By Gabby Crabtree, Former News Editor | March 26, 2024

DeKALB – Ballots are open for students to elect their 2024-2025 Student Government Association representatives.  SGA elections opened Monday and will close at 11:59 p.m. Wednesday.  Students can vote online through Huskie Hub, which is open to all...

Brian Pillsbury, director of Career Services talks to Vishnu Gopu, a graduate student. Career Services will host career panels throughout the week. (Victoria Wakeford | Northern Star)

NIU hosts Major and Career Exploration Fair

By Victoria Wakeford, News Reporter | March 25, 2024

DeKALB – For one week, students are able to learn more about their majors and careers through the Major and Career Exploration fair.  From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday in the Holmes Student Center’s Regency Room, Career Services held a workshop and...