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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

Gayle Ward currently serves as the Vice Provost Student Affairs at Rush University, a private research university in Chicago.

Rush University Vice Provost announced as first candidate for Student Affairs VP

By Skyler Kisellus, Sports Reporter | April 1, 2022

DeKALB — The search for NIU’s next Vice President of Student Affairs begins Monday as NIU invites Gayle Ward from Rush University as the first interviewee in the weeks-long process. Ward currently serves as the Vice Provost Student Affairs at Rush...

The MLK Commons on the campus of NIU in DeKalb.

Student Affairs VP search closes in on candidates

By Wes Sanderson and Skyler Kisellus | March 31, 2022

Editor's Note: This record has been updated to include quotes from Sean Frazier, NIU Athletic Director and chair of the search committee. Updated April 1, 2022 The search for NIU’s next Vice President of Student Affairs begins Monday as NIU invites...

A photo of the Altgeld Hall building.

CFO to depart in April, search for interim to commence

By Parker Otto, Columnist | March 30, 2022
At a Board of Trustees meeting, a faculty member announces leave and athletics will have new additions on and off the field.
ARTD 464 students design the world's largest paper snowflake breaking the world record. The snowflake measured measured the snowflake at a groundbreaking 44 feet and 6.6 inches.

Photo class Guinness World Record bound

By Abby Byer, News Reporter | March 30, 2022
NIU students designed the largest paper snowflake breaking the world record. The snowflake measured 44 feet and 6.6 inches
Journalist Ray Suarez will be discussing the  free press, role of free press and misinformation.

Journalist to discuss the role of media in modern society

By Northern Star Staff | March 29, 2022
Journalist Ray Suarez will be the next guest in the NIU College of Liberal Arts and Sciences’ Rebuilding Democracy Lecture Series.
Sign within the SGA OASIS space in the Holmes Student Center promoting for students to vote in the Spring 2022 Student Government Election.

What to expect on the SGA election ballot

By Elisa Reamer and Ellie Craighead | March 29, 2022
SGA is having its elections Tuesday and Wednesday for legislative and executive branches, which includes the different colleges on campus.
Raaif Majeed, a senior pre-med student majoring in psychology, hopes to push NIU in a new direction and implement changes that will leave a legacy on campus.

SGA presidential candidate hopes to support all students

By Elisa Reamer and Abby Byer | March 29, 2022
Raaif Majeed is running for the president position in the upcoming SGA elections and hopes to push NIU in a new direction.
The Student Government Association is located in the Holmes Student Center ground floor in the OASIS space.

SGA candidates share their qualifications at Thursday’s debate

By Abby Byer, News Reporter | March 28, 2022
SGA debates give three candidates a voice to tell who they are, their leadership experiences and what they stand for to prepare for voting.
Montez Soliz, a junior political science major, is running for president and will increase transparency and communication with students.

SGA presidential candidate hopes to increase campus involvement

By Parker Otto, Columnist | March 27, 2022
Montez Soliz is running for the president position in the upcoming SGA elections and hopes to increase transparency and communication with students.
Kaylin Lee, sophomore music education major, is running for vice president of SGA. Lee hopes to break the stigma around mental health.

SGA vice president candidate hopes to be a voice for students

By Ally Formeller, Columnist | March 26, 2022
Kaylin Lee is running for the vice president position in the upcoming SGA elections and hopes to increase involvement and spread mental health awareness.
Chemistry Demo Night returns to HSC

Chemistry Demo Night returns to HSC

By Michael Stoll, Reporter | March 26, 2022

DeKALB— The NIU Chemistry Club will be hosting its annual Chemistry Demo Night at 6:30 p.m. Friday in Faraday Hall, Room 143. This year’s free event is themed “Mike and Sully’s Chemistry Clash”, featuring bright flashes of lights, periods...

Honor Morgan, junior political science major, is running for treasurer and hopes to keep funding transparent.

SGA treasurer candidate hopes to provide funding resources to student organizations

By Abby Byer, News Reporter | March 26, 2022
Honor Morgan is running for the treasurer position in the upcoming SGA elections and hopes to provide all student organizations with funding resources.

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