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A view of NIU’s Davis Hall from the university’s quad on an overcast day.

NIU seeks $760 million for renovation, construction

By Brandon Clark, News Reporter | December 5, 2023

DeKALB – NIU requested about $760 million from the Illinois Board of Higher Education at a Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees to fund major renovations, infrastructure upgrades, and the completion of the new Health Technology Center. The IBHE...

NIU crime log, November 2023

By Bridgette Fox, Written Managing Editor | December 5, 2023

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” means the case is closed due to circumstances...

How to read TLDR (Dec. 5)

By Northern Star Editorial Board | December 5, 2023

If you are having issues finding today’s edition of TLDR, click this link: https://mailchi.mp/3fc1db2b5080/niu-removes-emergency-call-boxes The Northern Star has been having on-and-off issues with its daily newsletter TLDR being delivered to Outlook...

Jade Silva Tovar, NIUs new assistant vice president of DEI, stands in front of a dark background. Tovar discussed her goals for NIU in an interview with the Northern Star. (Courtesy of Jade Silva Tovar)

Meet new assistant vice president for DEI

By Michael Mollsen, Written Managing Editor | December 4, 2023

DeKALB – Jade Silva Tovar, assistant vice president for DEI, sat down with the Northern Star to discuss her path to joining NIU and her goals for the university.  WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO IN YOUR FREE TIME? “I'm also in a doctoral program, so...

An emergency call box sits on the walkway on an overcast day across from Huskie Stadium near NIU parking lot L. NIU is in the process of removing and dismantling its more than 80 emergency call boxes across campus. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

‘NIU safe app’ continues to replace emergency call boxes

By Gabby Crabtree, News Editor | December 4, 2023

Editor’s note: This article is part of an investigative news series called “What’s Up With?” Fill out the form for potential coverage of a topic here. DeKALB – NIU is in the process of shutting down and removing all of the emergency call...

How to read TLDR (Dec. 4)

By Northern Star Editorial Board | December 4, 2023

If you are having issues finding today’s edition of TLDR, click this link: mailchi.mp/c5bebf1b3953/sga-acknowledges-student-harrassment The Northern Star has been having on-and-off issues with its daily newsletter TLDR being delivered to Outlook...

Three students stand at podiums while presenting and talking. The SGA approved a resolution on Dec. 1 addressing students impacted by the Israel-Hamas war. (Joey Trella | Northern Star)

SGA reworks Israel-Hamas statement, acknowledges students

By Brandon Clark, News Reporter | December 3, 2023

DeKALB – After failing to pass a petition, the SGA made good on promises to support student concerns over the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. A resolution condemning any behavior that invalidates and endangers those grieving from the recent events of the...

The Holmes Student Center sits under a cloudy sky in February. CABs first Winter Wonderland event will be taking place Monday. (Northern Star File Photo)

CAB to host first Winter Wonderland event

By Gabby Crabtree, News Editor | December 1, 2023

DeKALB – A petting zoo, a cookie decorating competition and a campfire are just a few of the events NIU’s Campus Activities Board has lined up for the 2023 free Winter Wonderland event. CAB’s Winter Wonderland will take place from 5 p.m. to 7:30...

Having trouble getting our TLDR newsletter?

By Northern Star Editorial Board | November 30, 2023

If you are having issues finding today’s edition of TLDR, click this link: mailchi.mp/926b430d91a3/why-dont-students-show-up-to-games The Northern Star has been having on-and-off issues with its daily newsletter TLDR being delivered to Outlook emails.

Members of the Faculty Senate councils and committees gather at Wednesday’s meeting at Altgeld Hall in the second floor auditorium. The Faculty Senate discussed changes to the universitys employment and scholarship regulations, based on the U.S. Supreme Courts decision on affirmative action in college admissions. (Kaitlyn Lee-Gordon | Northern Star)

Affirmative action to affect NIU scholarships

By Kaitlyn Lee-Gordon, News Reporter | November 29, 2023

DeKALB – The NIU Faculty Senate discussed its first steps in revising various employment and scholarship regulations.  The discussion comes after the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling against colleges using affirmative action, issued in June. Affirmative...

Members of the Local 1890 union sit in on a board of trustees meeting. The Local 1890 union members addressed pay compression and pay inversion in their new agreement. (Northern Star File Photo)

NIU, clerical union make deal addressing pay disparity

By Joseph Howerton, Video Editor | November 29, 2023

DeKALB – A new collective bargaining agreement was approved between NIU and union group Local 1890. The new agreement covers issues regarding pay disparity between clerical employees and is set to go into effect Jan. 1, 2024. The American Federation...

Altgeld Hall sits under a cloudy sky. NIU has requested for $116 million in an appropriations request. (Northern Star File Photo)

NIU requests $116 million from state to fund operating costs

By Brandon Clark, News Reporter | November 27, 2023

DeKALB – NIU requested $116.4 million in state funding at a special meeting of the Board of Trustees on Nov. 9.  This comes after NIU’s CFO George Middlemist announced a multi-year budget plan to reduce NIU’s $32 million deficit in early November. The...