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A Northern Illinois University motorcoach bus traveling.

NIU to discontinue motorcoach bus system

By Parker Otto, Columnist | April 28, 2022
NIU will retire its motorcoach busses and begin outsourcing for their transportation needs due to lack of drivers available.

40Tude: Students engage with businesses, nonprofits

By Abby Byer, News Reporter | April 26, 2022
40TUDE is a partnership with the Division of Outreach, Engagement and Regional Development and business and nonprofits in the community.
NIU bus driver waits at the bus stop on University Circle. NIU public transit, which includes the Huskie Line busses will no longer require masks.

DeKalb public transit drops mask mandate

By Ally Formeller, Columnist | April 24, 2022
Huskie Line and Greyhound bus passengers will no longer be required to wear a mask following the updated federal mandate.
Junior Karli Waldrep picks up her prizes at the Northern Star.

NIU student wins Northern Star treasure hunt

By Brionna Belcher and Jordan Radloff | April 22, 2022

Just three days after the Northern Star’s treasure hunt began, the treasure hunt paperweight was found by junior physical education major Karli Waldrep outside of the Jack Arends Building.  It took Waldrep about an hour and a half over the span...

The deadline to take the IDEA survey is April 29. Students and faculty can find the survey by searching "Viewfinder Campus Climate Surveys" in their email.

Division of Academic Diversity, Equity and Inclusion survey to improve campus life

By Parker Otto, Columnist | April 21, 2022
The Inclusivity, Diversity, Equity and Access survey asks students and employees about how they feel NIU treats them through several lenses.
An NIU police car parked on campus. NIU Police Chief Darren Mitchell is set to create a 3 year strategic plan.

Future NIU Police strategic plan to set modern-day policing criteria

By Abby Byer, News Reporter | April 18, 2022
Though not drafted yet, NIU Police Chief wants to create a strategic plan that will benefit the police force and community.

Vice President of Student Affairs candidate plans to increase student engagement

By Abby Byer, News Reporter | April 14, 2022
Fourth vice president of Student Affairs candidate Gary Dukes wants to get students involved by listening to the changes they want to see.
Sycamore City Council approved the purchase of properties located at 474 N. Cross St. and part of lot 1002 on N. Cross St.

Sycamore City Council approves purchase for longtime leased NIU property

By Abby Byer, News Reporter | April 14, 2022
The City of Sycamore will be purchasing NIU properties that they have been leasing since 1998 that was used as the College of Engineering.
Members of UPI Local 4100, picketing outside of Altgeld Hall Wednesday after NIU officials ceased negotiations with non-tenured instructors earlier this month and have not begun bargaining talks with tenure faculty. Members of both non-tenure and tenure gathered around a table, which signified the university's absence from bargaining talks. UPI Local 4100 represents members of tenured and non-tenured track faculty at NIU, around 750 faculty are members of UPI, Local 4100. (Wes Sanderson| Northern Star)

NIU instructors, faculty picket after no-show contract negotiation

By Parker Otto | April 14, 2022

DeKALB – “Workers Unite, Workers Unite,” chanted a group of NIU instructors and faculty members who gathered in protest at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday outside of Altgeld Hall. They carried posters and marched outside of the hall, demanding NIU meet...

Gary Dukes is currently Vice President for Student Affairs at Western Oregon University.

Western Oregon University Vice President for Student Affairs announced as fourth VP candidate

By Parker Otto, Columnist | April 12, 2022
NIU will be holding an open forum for their fourth candidate for the Vice President of Student Affairs position.
Vice President of Student Affairs candidate Brian Fisher spoke Monday about how how he will take necessary steps to help students succeed.

Vice President of Student Affairs candidate plans to prioritize involvement

By Abby Byer, News Reporter | April 12, 2022
Third Vice President of Student Affairs candidate Brian Fisher wants to create a safe and inclusive environment
Mobile services will be held Monday April 18 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the first floor of the Holmes Student Center.

HSC to host Secretary of State mobile services

By Northern Star Staff | April 11, 2022

The Holmes Student Center will host Secretary of State mobile services for the convenience of students and staff. At this event, you will be able to update your driver's license and/or state-issued ID card (renew, replace, correct), update vehicle...

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