Contributions to this piece were made by Northern Star writers Eddie Drinkwine, Evan Mellon, Joseph Howerton and Sarah Rose. DeKALB – See what individuals voting in DeKalb around 2 p.m. at the Barsema Alumni and Visitors Center and Taylor Street...

Editor's note: This story has been edited and no longer references the voting machines at Barsema Alumni and Visitors Center due to inaccurate information about how they operate. DeKALB – The line at Barsema Alumni and Visitors Center’s polling...

DeKALB — Stonehouse Academic Journal is accepting submissions to be considered for publication from now until Jan. 31. The academic journal started five years ago at NIU and was founded by Lenora Murphy. Stonehouse was created to give undergraduates...

DeKALB – It’s midterm Election Day, which means Illinoisans can cast votes for governor, congress and other local positions within Illinois politics. Individuals voting in DeKalb discuss their experience voting in the midterm elections.  

DeKALB – The Student Government Association has approved a bill to formally voice support for the continuation of the Indian Child Welfare Act. The federal government passed the ICWA in 1978 as a response to past issues with the US government separating...

NIU PINK will be hosting a drive between Nov. 7 and Nov. 21 to collect feminine and hygiene products. This drive is for a nonprofit organization called I Support The Girls.  I Support The Girls is focused on providing clothing and hygiene products...

Join Samantha Musyoka-Katia virtually from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday for From CNA to CEO; An Adventure to Kenya, a discussion detailing NIU alum Musyoka-Katia's professional career. The discussion will be hosted by Sherrill Morris, chair and associate...

DeKALB – This week NIU will celebrate its first-generation Huskies with two events, a luncheon and fireside chat, focused on sharing their stories and gaining a network of support through the campus. About 55 percent of NIU’s student populace are...

DeKALB – The NIU Police Department received a report from a student about a criminal sexual assault that occurred Thursday evening. The student reported that the incident took place in a residence hall on the east side of campus.  The suspect...

DeKALB — They guard our residence halls and patrol our streets, but you may not know who or what they are. Securitas USA is a private security company hired by the NIU Board of Trustees and arrived on campus on Aug. 15; but why were they hired in the...

Editor’s note: Raghela Scavuzzo, associate director of food systems development at Illinois Farm Bureau will now be speaking at 4 p.m. instead of Andrew Morgan, President of Local Foods, Chicago. The NIU Division of Research and Innovation Partnerships...

The SGA approved a new director of academic affairs as well as a director of community engagement and environmental affairs to the Senate. "The director of academic affairs ... is responsible for monitoring and making recommendations for changes in...