DeKALB – Send Silence Packing, an exhibit created by Active Minds, showcased stories of those affected by suicide to increase awareness for suicide prevention on Wednesday in the MLK Commons. Jehlad Hickson, an exhibit coordinator for the event,...

DeKALB – John Acardo, an NIU graduate, has taken on the role of chief Human Resources officer. Acardo spoke to the Northern Star about his plans. CAN YOU TELL ME ABOUT YOURSELF AND YOUR BACKGROUND? “I'm originally from Rockford. Through my academic...

DeKALB – We’re told a degree will open many doors for us, but it’s another thing to get your foot in the door. NIU Career Services will be hosting the All-Majors Internship and Job Fair from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Convocation Center.  More...

DeKALB – NIU has proposed a sustainability plan to do its part in the efforts to slow the effects of climate change. ​​In 2022, NIU President Lisa Freeman signed the Second Nature President’s Climate Leadership Carbon Commitment. The commitment...

Editor's Note: This title and piece has been revised to confirm that the SGA only appointed 2 Senator positions and the recent bill passed allows for Board of Election members the exception to abstain from reviewing potential candidates if the only affiliation...

DeKALB – At the Starbucks in the Holmes Student Center, students studying near the coffee shop type away on their laptops. To fuel their study sessions, students use caffeine-rich coffee. National Coffee Day celebrates the energizing drink every...

DeKALB – Rubber meets the road when one student organization takes its dreams from the design board to the finish line.   Huskie Motorsports is a student-led organization at NIU that designs and builds functioning Formula-style race cars for competition...

DeKALB – On Tuesday, a student was struck in the head with an arrow. The victim’s friend, in response to the shooting, loosed an arrow into the assailant's chest. Did we mention the arrows had foam tips? The NIU Archery Club held its weekly meeting...

DeKALB – For some, $2,000 could best be spent on food, gas or rent. But some people think that for Generation Z, spending that money on experiences such as concerts might be more worth it. Anne Hardy, director of Scholarships and Student Financial...

DeKALB – On Friday, the Student Government Association appointed senior political science major Alexandra Alcantar as the new director of SGA’s committee of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.  Alcantar made her bid unopposed and shared a history...

DeKALB – NIU administrative staff union members packed the Board of Trustees meeting on Thursday to express dissatisfaction with existing pay structures. Union members said the university needs to address low wages that lead to difficult decisions...