By Gabby Crabtree, Former News Editor
| October 16, 2023
DeKALB – Natalie Mealing, an undecided first-year student, is unsure of how to improve her sleeping habits.
“I sleep at least six hours, but I always want more, and I feel like I need more,” Mealing said. “Sometimes I sleep a lot, and I start...
DeKALB – The student publication Stonehouse Academic Journal was approved as a student organization at the SGA meeting on Friday.
The publication is a student-run academic organization, sponsored by NIU’s XI Delta Chapter of Sigma Tau Delta. The...
DeKALB – Even gray skies and cold October winds could not damper the Huskie pride put on display during the block party celebration in downtown DeKalb.
On Thursday, Lincoln Highway between First Street and Third Street was closed down for a block...
DeKALB – Illinois is attempting to break ground for the rise of psychedelic mushrooms as a form of legitimized therapy.
On Dec. 5, 2022, Illinois House Rep. La Shawn K. Ford prefiled the Illinois Compassionate Use and Research of Entheogens Act...
By Michael Mollsen, Former Written Managing Editor
| October 11, 2023
DeKALB – An update of the Mental Health Early Action on Campus Act’s utilization at NIU was discussed at Wednesday’s University Council meeting.
MENTAL HEALTH EARLY ACTION ON CAMPUS ACT UPDATE
The Mental Health Early Action on Campus Act is...
By Bridgette Fox, Written Managing Editor
| October 10, 2023
DeKALB – The information in this report is compiled from the NIU Police Department’s Daily Crime Log.
Any case defined as “unfounded” was not included in this list. Any case “closed by exception” means the case is closed due to circumstances...
DeKALB – The Center for Black Studies hired its newest director, Marlon Millner. Millner took some time to speak to the Northern Star about his position, goals and plans for the center.
WHY DID YOU DECIDE TO TAKE THIS JOB?
“Well, a job is...
DeKALB – The Student Government Association approved six new student organizations during its Friday meeting.
New organizations are the Society of Manufacturing Engineers, Huskie Bass Fishing Team, Aerospace, Society for Advancement of Chicanos and...
DeKALB – Stabbing and slashing are the usual words to describe a violent crime; but at Fencing Club, both of those actions are totally legal and encouraged.
The NIU Fencing Club is a group of students who meet from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Recreation...
DeKALB – You’ve got some big paws to fill when you’re not only the face of an entire university but also of every “Go dogs” chant at NIU.
As the third in a long line of Missions, the role of NIU's live “Huskie” mascot can seem impossible,...
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...
