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Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Rainbow Rave will take place from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. Friday in the Sky Room of the Holmes Student Center. Registration is free.

Rainbow Rave; night of contests, face paint, free food

By Joseph Howerton | March 31, 2023

DeKALB – Do you feel the love tonight? Share the feeling at NIU’s first ever Rainbow Rave, hosted by the Student Government Association’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Senate Committee. Join fellow ravers at 8 p.m. through 11 p.m. Friday at the...

The logo for the NIU Reproductive Rights Association, a student group focused on protecting reproductive rights. On April 13, the group is partnering with Men4Choice to host an educational event focused on educating men on reproductive rights.

RRA and Men4Choice to host reproductive rights event

By Michael Mollsen, Senior News Reporter | March 30, 2023

DeKALB – The Reproductive Rights Association, a student organization at NIU, is hosting an event in collaboration with Men 4 Choice to educate on reproductive rights. The Reproductive Rights Association was formed after the controversial overturning...

The entrance to the Asian American Resource Center. NIU is celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month during April. (Evan Mellon | Northern Star)

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, April celebrations

By Daniel Massa, Lifestyle Writer | March 29, 2023

DeKALB – NIU is celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in April. Throughout the month, there will be a number of events at NIU to attend and experience to learn more about Asian American heritage, hosted by the Asian American...

“Junior meteorology major and current Trustee Tim Moore (left) and junior pre-medical chemistry major Yazan Masri debate for the SGA representative seat on the NIU Board of Trustees Monday at the Carl Sandburg Auditorium. The canidates answered questions from the public before having the chance to question one another during the debate. (Nyla Owens | Northern Star)”

SGA debates: Treasurer and trustee

By Joseph Howerton, News Reporter | March 29, 2023

DeKALB – Candidates for the treasurer and Board of Trustees positions gathered for an open debate answering a series of questions from the public and each other. Student Government Association elections are here with polls opening at midnight March...

The NIU Recreation Center during a snowy afternoon on campus. It is the perfect place for students to exercise before heading back to their dorm room. (Mingda Wu | Northern Star)

CAB to host a campus paint party

By Michael Mollsen, Senior News Reporter | March 29, 2023

The Campus Activities Board will be hosting Paint U “The Ultimate Campus Paint Party.” The event will be taking place from 9 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. this Thursday at the NIU Recreation Center. Paint U’s paint party includes a DJ, lights and paint...

Student Government Association candidate profiles

By Evan Mellon, Assistant News Editor | March 27, 2023

DeKALB – The Student Government Association is the organization of representatives elected by the student body, who are responsible for funding and supporting student events and organizations on campus. The following candidates are running for student...

A man fixing the gear shift on the rear wheel of a bike.

Adventure Center to provide bike servicing

By Kaitlyn Lee-Gordon, News Reporter | March 27, 2023

DeKALB – The Adventure Center is offering basic bike services at the Recreation Center. Those in need of bike support may visit the Adventure Center from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m on Tuesdays until May 2.  Bikes may be dropped off during the Recreation Center’s...

International Transgender Day of Viability is March 31. There are multiple events happening at NIU in celebration of the holiday.

Transgender Day of Visibility events

By Bridgette Fox, News Editor | March 27, 2023

DeKALB – Transgender Day of Visibility, the day to recognize and reflect on transgender people’s history and present, is Friday. Here are three events students can participate in to celebrate.   NIU: EDUCATION AS LIBERATION, OPEN SUBMISSIONS From...

Zelina Azul poses onstage during the Drag Show. The first drag show of 2025 was held at 7 p.m. Thursday and saw over 200 attendees. (Northern Star File Photo)

‘The sun doesn’t ask permission to shine,’ the CAB drag show

By Joseph Howerton, News Reporter | March 26, 2023

DeKALB – A murder occurred on Thursday night: five queens slayed the stage in front of a fervid audience. At 8 p.m. Thursday, the Duke Ellington Ballroom held a free drag show. The crowd of nearly 400 people were treated to a night of music, performance,...

Deputy Speaker Debbie Allan (left) and Clerk Chris English discuss the appointment of Montez Saliz to the role of director of governmental affairs. The Student Government Association also discussed transgender right and upcoming SGA elections. (Evan Mellon | Northern Star)

SGA denounces anti-trans movement, updates election policies

By Evan Mellon, Assistant News Editor | March 26, 2023

DeKALB – The Student Government Association has passed a bill rebuking the growing amounts of legislation targeting the transgender community across the country. The bill cites 19 anti-transgender legislations passed in multiple states throughout...

We Care is a pregnancy clinic in downtown DeKalb. The clinic offers various services for interested residents. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

WeCare4NIU, anti-abortion student outreach

By Bridgette Fox, News Editor | March 22, 2023

DeKALB – A normal day at the We Care Pregnancy Clinic, located in downtown DeKalb, begins with prayer in the building’s breakroom. The microwave in the breakroom has a sticker that says “love every heartbeat” in cursive, and the whiteboard...

The entrance to the Undocumented Student Resource Center in the Peters Campus Life Building. The center's drive for the immediate relief fund closes 11:59 p.m. Thursday. (Bridgette Fox | Northern Star)

Relief fund donations for undocumented students closes Thursday

By Caleb Johnson, News Reporter | March 22, 2023

DeKALB – The Undocumented Student Resource Center is providing assistance to students in need with emergency funds from its Immediate Assistance Relief Fund for Undocumented Students. The fund is used to help undocumented students with funding for...

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