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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

Tim Moore, sophomore meteorology major, is running for the student trustee position in the upcoming SGA elections and hopes to build student relationships.

SGA student trustee candidate hopes to advocate for students

By Abby Byer, News Reporter | March 25, 2022
Tim Moore is running for the student trustee position in the upcoming SGA elections and hopes to build student relationships.
Byers Brewing Company, 230 E. Lincoln Highway, will be the site of the concert event.

Student Bar Association to host concert at Byers Brewing

By Northern Star Staff | March 24, 2022

The NIU Law School Student Bar Association is hosting a concert event at Byers Brewing Company, 230 E Lincoln Hwy Suite 100, on March 30 from 6-8 p.m. The three musicians who will be performing are Adam Linder, Two Girls One Guitar and Bailey Every.   This...

Members of Black Male Initiative. Black Male Initiative is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year.

Black Male Initiative celebrates 20-year anniversary with upcoming events

By Parker Otto, Columnist | March 22, 2022
Black Male Initiative will be celebrating their 20th anniversary with 6 different events.
New enrollment plan focuses on removing barriers, retaining students

New enrollment plan focuses on removing barriers, retaining students

By Wes Sanderson | March 22, 2022
NIU released a new enrollment plan to help guide retention and enrollment efforts through 2025.
A classroom in the Center for Black Studies, which offers different programs for Black students to encourage success and help them make connections.

Programs offered through the Center for Black Studies

By Elisa Reamer, News Editor | March 22, 2022
The Center for Black Studies offers programs that encourage success and help create connections.
Science on a Sphere exhibit will be displayed in Founders Memorial Library until March 25. The purpose of the exhibit is to educate students on issues such as climate change.

‘Science on Sphere’ creates interactive learning display

By Ellie Craighead, News Reporter | March 21, 2022
NIU's Library is hosting a science exhibit to teach topics such as climate change, history and geography.
Lincoln Hall sits in front of New Hall and will be torn down to be turned into a Health Informatics Technology Center.

Health Center to replace Lincoln Hall

By Ally Formeller, Columnist | March 10, 2022
Health Informatics Technology Center will promote collaboration and will include students within all disciplines.
A mask on the ground of NIU's campus. As of Feb. 28, students and faculty are no longer required to wear masks indoors.

Students, faculty react to new mask policy

By Elisa Reamer, News Reporter | March 10, 2022

DeKALB – Students and faculty have mixed reactions when it comes to whether people should still wear a mask or not in classrooms and other indoor spaces throughout campus.  NIU students, faculty and staff are on their second week attending in-person...

From Left to right: Laura Heideman, Alex Sosenko and Andy Bruno were among the six faculty members who participated in Tuesday’s Teach-In about the War in Ukraine in 148 DuSable Hall

Ukraine teach-in: ‘Putin had a plan’

By Parker Otto, Columnist | March 10, 2022
On Tuesday, a panel discussed the ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia and how both sides are affected.
Left to right: Jordyn Crosby, Tashay Brown,
De’Aushea Usher, Amaiya Bailey, Tyler Lawson. S.I.S.T.E.R.S organization's purpose is to empower and inspire women.

Student organization meets to empower young women

By Ellie Craighead, News Reporter | March 8, 2022
S.I.S.T.E.R.S is a student organization open to all female students and is a safe space where they can feel empowered and inspired.
Counseling and Consultation Services is located in Campus Life 200.

NIU budgets to hire more mental health counselors

By Ally Formeller, Columnist | March 8, 2022
NIU has budgeted to hire 10 more mental health professions at Board of Trustees meetings.
NIU President Freeman stands alongside E-Sports staff, preparing to cut the ribbon, officially unveiling the new Esports Arena in Altgeld Hall on Wednesday.

New Esports arena opens in Altgeld Hall

By Ellie Craighead, News Reporter | March 5, 2022
A bigger Esports arena is moved from Neptune North to Altgeld Hall.

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