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Plans for the sustainability center began in 2018, and the center may be up and running by 2026.

NIU to construct $23 million sustainability center under State of Illinois’ direction

By Abigail Lamoreaux | August 2, 2022

DeKALB — The State of Illinois has recently announced that its project to create a sustainability center on NIU’s campus has been given the green light. The seed for the project was planted in October 2018 under the Illinois Innovation Network and...

Vicky Books, a kinesiology instructor at NIU, holds up a sign at the group's second protest that took place in late July at the MLK Commons. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

NIU instructors, supporters protest in MLK Commons

By Madelaine Vikse, Editor-in-Chief | July 28, 2022

DeKALB — NIU instructors and supporters gathered to protest at 1 p.m. Thursday in the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Commons near the Holmes Student Center. The protest was organized by the NIU Instructors Chapter of the University Professionals...

NIU instructors, supporters, UPI meet in MLK Commons to protest wages after no contracts have been finalized with the NIU bargaining team (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: NIU instructors, supporters protest in MLK Commons

By Sean Reed and Madelaine Vikse | July 28, 2022

 

The walkway between Patterson Hall East and its dining complex. (Madelaine Vikse | Northern Star)

NIU votes to rename two buildings

By Madelaine Vikse, Editor-in-Chief | July 17, 2022

DeKALB — NIU will rename two buildings: one in honor of NIU’s 11th president and another in honor of the first Black woman to graduate from NIU. New Residence Hall will be renamed Fanny Ruth Patterson Complex, and the Campus Life Building will...

A Mississippi clinic security officer (right) attempts to keep anti-abortion activist Doug Lane (left) from a physical confrontation with sign carrying abortion rights supporters. The clinic will close after the state law banning abortions take effect Thursday. (Rogelio V. Solis | Associated Press)

NIU community: Overturn of Roe v. Wade is a step backward

By Elisa Reamer and Joey Trella | July 6, 2022
NIU Professors and students speak out about how the overturn of Roe v. Wade affects people with uteruses going forward.
Vice President of Student Affairs Clint-Michael Reneau spoke in April about how he will make tough decisions if that means students will succeed.

Ingram: Vice President of Student Affairs to be a strong advocate for students

By Madelaine Vikse, Editor-in-Chief | May 31, 2022
NIU's new Vice President of Student Affairs holds a doctorate in adult, professional and community education
Huskie Line bus sits outside of Holmes Student Center. Busses no longer require masks.

Students react to masks no longer being required on busses

By Ally Formeller, Columnist | May 7, 2022
NIU students have mixed reactions regarding no longer being required to wear a mask on Huskie Line or Greyhound busses.
Blackboard lets students see how their grades compare to their classmates.

Blackboard’s new feature lets students see grade average in classes

By Parker Otto, Columnist | May 3, 2022
Blackboard offers a new pie graph option under the Grades page to let students see how their grades compare to their classmates.
After Andrea Harden, a graduate student, lost her son and saw how many lives he saved, she has become an avid leader in encouraging people to become organ donors.

Graduate student encourages people to become organ donors

By Abby Byer, News Reporter | May 2, 2022
Andrea Harden, a graduate student, encourages everyone to become an organ donor after she saw the loss of her son save so many other lives.
The Huskie Closet offers free clothes for students. The closet is open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesdays and from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Thursdays in Chick Evans Field House Room 102.

Huskie Closet offers free clothes for students

By Joey Trella, News Reporter | May 2, 2022
Huskie Closet in the Chick Evans Field House allows students to pick free clothes and offers volunteer opportunities.
Tim Thomas picks up trash at the corner before crossing with the group.

Students clean up DeKalb during NIU Cares

By Joey Trella, News Reporter | May 2, 2022
NIU students and DeKalb organizations went around cleaning up campus and surrounding areas on April 29 for NIU Cares Day.
Stephanie Gorecki received her master's of business from NIU and is now listed on Crain's Chicago Business 40 Under 40 List.

Alumna listed on Crain’s Chicago Business 40 Under 40 List

By Abby Byer, News Reporter | May 1, 2022
Stephanie Gorecki attended NIU from 2007-2010 to earn her master's of business and is now honored as a leader in the business field.
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