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The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

An image shows an envelope with a hook through it in front of a laptop. Hundreds of emails were compromised during NIU’s fall 2024 finals week. (Just_Super via Getty Images)

Hundreds of emails compromised during fall ‘24 finals week

By Joseph Ndu, News Reporter | January 17, 2025

DeKALB - Hundreds of email accounts were compromised during the week of finals, leading to students receiving a flood of emails aiming to discover their protected online security information. Bob Barton, director of information security at NIU, said...

A photo shows Chief of NIU Police Darren Mitchell. Mitchell will retire on Jan. 31 after 25 years of service. (Northern Star File Photo)

NIU police chief announces retirement after 25 years of service

By Austin Lamb, News Editor | January 16, 2025

DeKALB – NIU Police Chief Darren Mitchell will retire on Jan. 31 after 25 years with the NIU Department of Police and Public Safety. Mitchell’s retirement was announced through a university statement. Mitchell said the connections he made during...

An image shows a college graduate holding a piggy bank. On Friday, NIU students received an email notification that MAP grant amounts would be reduced by 8%. (skodonnell via Getty Images)

MAP grant disbursement decreases for Spring 2025

By Devin Oommen, News Editor | January 15, 2025

DeKALB – MAP grant amounts will be reduced by 8%, up to $336 per student for the spring 2025 semester. NIU’s Financial Aid and Scholarship Office notified students of the change in an email on Friday. According to the email, the reduction for each...

A graphic shows the Illinois state seal, an image depicting a member of a gym, a mobile drivers license and a payscale. Nearly 300 new laws went into effect at the start of 2025. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

New laws taking effect in Illinois and what students think of them

By Devin Oommen and Austin Lamb | January 14, 2025

DeKALB – As the new year begins, new laws have taken effect in Illinois. The Northern Star has compiled a list of five laws that may be relevant to students. The full list of laws that are effective as of 1/1/2025 can be found on the Illinois...

An NIU Police car sits parked on Feb. 26 in front of Barsema Hall. Crimes such as battery and theft under $500 were reported in December 2024 on NIU’s campus. (Northern Star File Photo)

NIU Crime Log, December 2024

By Emily Beebe, Assistant Opinion Editor | January 12, 2025

The information in this report is compiled from the NIU Police Department’s Daily Crime Log.   Any case defined as “unfounded” was not included in this list. Any case “closed by exception” is closed due to circumstances outside of...

A map visualizes locations that crime occurred at NIU in December 2024. The Northern Star has created a crime map that will be updated every month. (Devin Oommen | Northern Star)

Northern Star launches NIU PD crime map

By Devin Oommen, News Editor | January 12, 2025

The Northern Star has launched a crime map to visualize where crime happens around NIU’s campus.   The NIU Police Department releases a daily crime log with crimes that have been reported each day. The crime logs include cases that...

A graphic depicts a gavel, a person wearing a cap and the words “advocacy legal assistance.” Jeanne Meyer has temporarily taken over Students Legal Assistance through the end of January due to Joseph Lovelace’s retirement. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

Interim position open for Students Legal Assistance

By Austin Lamb, News Editor | December 9, 2024

DeKALB – Joseph Lovelace, J.D., the director and attorney of the Students Legal Assistance office in the Peters Campus Life Building, had his last day on Nov. 30, and a new attorney will be taking his place on an interim basis. According to a university...

A group of fursuiters at Midwest FurFest wait outside an area that is labelled by a hanging sign that says “Art Show”. NIU’s furry club is focused on the furry subculture which, at its core, is an art-centric community. (Ryan Day | Northern Star)

Feature: NIU Furry Club

By Mariestrella Corral, Assistant News Editor | December 9, 2024

DeKALB - The NIU Furry Club was approved by the SGA and the club was officially ratified on April 20.  The NIU Furry Club was unofficially started in February of this year through local group chats. After months of searching for an adviser to make...

William Martin, assistant professor of biology, asks a question to John Acardo, senior associate vice president and chief human resources officer, Laurie Elish-Piper, executive vice president and provost, and George Middlemist, chief financial officer, during the University Council’s meeting Wednesday. Acardo, Middlemist and Elish-Piper gave a joint presentation about NIU's deficit and mitigation strategies to members of University Council. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

University Council holds last meeting of fall 2024 semester Wednesday

By Emily Beebe, Assistant Opinion Editor | December 5, 2024

DeKALB – Members of the NIU administration discussed NIU’s deficit at the last University Council meeting of the semester. The meeting was held at 3 p.m. Wednesday in Altgeld Hall Room 315. NIU President Lisa Freeman started the meeting by discussing...

Ashley Johnson, SGA's chief of staff, stands behind a podium and addresses the crowd during the state of the SGA address held at noon Wednesday in the Sandburg Auditorium located in the Holmes Student Center. During the event, Johnson introduced each speaker before they gave their addresses. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

SGA holds annual State of the SGA Address

By Kahlil Kambui, Opinion Editor | December 5, 2024

DeKALB – Leaders of the Student Government Association gave an address surrounding the accomplished goals and future plans for the SGA. The State of the SGA Address occurred from noon to 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Carl Sandburg Auditorium of the Holmes...

An NIU Police car sits parked on Feb. 26 in front of Barsema Hall. Crimes such as stalking and hazing were reported in November 2024 on NIU's campus. (Northern Star File Photo)

NIU crime log, November 2024

By Emily Beebe, Assistant Opinion Editor | December 3, 2024

DeKALB – The information in this report is compiled from the NIU Police Department’s Daily Crime Log. Any case defined as “unfounded” was not included in this list. Any case “closed by exception” is closed due to circumstances outside of...

A graphic depicts a university representing NIU, the dollar sign and a paper that says "Grant." NIU announced a new grant on Nov. 20 that starting in the fall 2025 semester will provide up to $10,000 over four years to incoming freshmen college students who live on campus. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

NIU announces AIM High Campus Housing Grant for eligible freshmen

By Emily Beebe, Assistant Opinion Editor | December 2, 2024

DeKALB – On Nov. 20, NIU announced a new grant that will provide up to $10,000 over four years to incoming freshmen college students who are high school graduates from low-income households who had at least a 3.0 GPA in high school. The AIM High...

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