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The sun sets over Williston Hall providing an orange glow. Orientation and First Year Programs is currently hiring for orientation leaders for the 2025-2026 academic year. (Northern Star File Photo)

Spotlight: Orientation and First Year Programs

By Emily Beebe, News Editor | October 10, 2024

DeKALB – NIU’s Orientation and First Year Programs is currently looking for applicants to be orientation leaders for the 2025-2026 academic year. The purpose of the Orientation program is to make new students feel welcome on campus. Scott Johansen,...

NIU President Lisa Freeman sits at a table and talks during the University Council meeting Wednesday. Freeman expressed her gratitude for the $40 million donation that was given to NIU by the Baustert Family Foundation. (Emily Beebe | Northern Star)

NIU’s Division of Information Technology to kick off new project

By Emily Beebe, News Editor | October 9, 2024

DeKALB – At the University Council meeting Wednesday, NIU President Lisa Freeman expressed her appreciation of a $40 million donation given to NIU by the Baustert Family Foundation for the creation of the Health Technology Center. In partnership with...

Lincoln Hall sits nearby Patterson Residence Halls and the Recreation Center. NIU received a $40 million donation from the Baustert family that will go toward the project to tear down Lincoln Hall and turn the building into the Baustert Bahwell Health Technology Center. (Northern Star File Photo)

NIU receives $40 million donation for Health Technology Center

By Emily Beebe, News Editor | October 9, 2024

DeKALB – NIU has received a $40 million donation from the Baustert Family Foundation, which is the largest single gift in NIU’s history. The donation will be used for building the Health Technology Center, which will be built on the Northwest corner...

Matthew McConnell (from left), a second-year graduate student in higher education and student affairs, Jasmin Kenzie, an NIU alum, Sydney Thompson, an NIU alum and Nesean Smith, a senior business management major, stand near the Victor E. Huskie statue at the 2023 Homecoming Block Party after they were announced as Homecoming royalty. NIU's 2024 Homecoming events will take place from Oct. 13 through Oct. 20. (Ryanne Sandifer | Northern Star)

NIU’s 117th homecoming aims to bring community together

By Anna Wittenkeller, News Reporter | October 9, 2024

DeKALB - NIU will hold its 2024 Homecoming celebration from Oct. 13 to Oct. 20. The many events that will be available are planned thanks to committees such as the Homecoming Planning Committee and Campus Activities Board. After the COVID-19 pandemic,...

Numerous backpacks are shown on display at the 2023 Send Silence Packing event. The Send Silence Packing event aims to end the silence surrounding mental health and suicide. (Northern Star File Photo)

Annual Send Silence Packing event to come to NIU Thursday

By Emily Beebe, News Editor | October 8, 2024

DeKALB – NIU’s Counseling and Consultation Services in partnership with Active Minds will host their annual Send Silence Packing event to emphasize the importance of suicide awareness. The event emphasizes the fact that there is always help out there...

Sarita Buck (left), a clinical mental health counseling graduate student, and Trevon Smith (right), a higher education student affairs graduate student, give a presentation on Tuesday as to how Gen Z people can affect legislation and have their voices heard. The seminar event occurred at 3 p.m. Tuesday in the University Suites room of the Holmes Student Center. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

NIU’s Social Justice Education club holds seminar on Tuesday

By Kahlil Kambui, Assistant News Editor | October 8, 2024

DeKALB – NIU’s Social Justice Education club held a seminar Tuesday about the importance and impact Generation Z members have when voting. The seminar was run by two graduate students who are a part of the Social Justice Education club. The seminar...

Student protesters hold Palestinian flags and signs during the rally held on Monday at MLK Commons. Students for Justice in Palestine hosted the event in honor of the one year anniversary of the conflict in Gaza. (Ryan Day | Northern Star)

Student protesters rally on one year anniversary date of Israel-Gaza conflict

By Emily Beebe and Austin Lamb | October 7, 2024

DeKALB – Members of NIU’s Students for Justice in Palestine hosted a rally in support of Palestine on Monday, the one-year anniversary of the ongoing conflict in Gaza. The rally took place from noon to 3:30 p.m. at MLK Commons. There were other...

The NIU Department of Police and Public Safety, located at 395 Wirtz Drive, sits on a Monday afternoon. After a shooting on Sept. 29, at Illinois State University’s homecoming weekend which left one person killed and another critically wounded, NIU police have measures in place to keep NIU’s homecoming events safe. (Emily Beebe | Northern Star)

NIU Police will have increased presence at Homecoming

By Kahlil Kambui, Assistant News Editor | October 7, 2024

DeKALB –After a homecoming pop-up party and shooting occurred on Sept. 29 at Illinois State University's campus, NIU Police will have increased safety measures during NIU's homecoming week. NIU's homecoming week occurs Oct. 13 through Oct. 20....

The Student Government Association president Ja'kobe Jones stands behind a podium and talks to the crowd at the SGA meeting on Friday. Jones talked about student engagement events that have happened so far throughout the semester. (Kahlil Kambui | Northern Star)

Student Government Association appoints new Chief of Staff

By Kahlil Kambui, Assistant News Editor | October 6, 2024

DeKALB – The Student Government Association voted on Bill SR56008 which approved Ashley Johnson to become the new Chief of Staff during its meeting Friday. Johnson argued she would be an effective chief of staff. “My potential to contribute...

The Holmes Student Center sits on Sunday afternoon. The Real Talk Conference will occur from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Oct. 25 in the Holmes Student Center. (Jenny Javkhlantugs | Northern Star)

NIU to host annual Real Talk Conference

By Emily Beebe, News Editor | October 6, 2024

DeKALB – NIU’s Department of Student Affairs and Division of Academic Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is set to host their annual Real Talk Conference to allow participants to engage in meaningful conversations and foster empathy. The Real Talk...

A graphic shows The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation logo, a scammer, a loan and students. The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Banking and the Illinois Attorney General issued a warning on Thursday to inform students of student loan scams. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

Beware of new scam targeting student loan borrowers

By Devin Oommen, News Reporter | October 3, 2024

DeKALB – A new student loan scam seeks to take advantage of student loan borrowers. The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Banking and the Illinois Attorney General issued a warning to inform students of student...

A DeKalb police car sits parked on NIU's campus. Crimes such as computer tampering and stalking were reported in September 2024 on NIU's campus. (Northern Star File Photo)

NIU crime log, September 2024

By Emily Beebe, News Editor | October 3, 2024

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 “closed by exception” case is closed due to circumstances outside of...