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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

Hate group posts flyers on campus

By Madison Kacer | October 19, 2017

DeKALB — NIU has been added to the list of what the Southern Press Law Center approximates to be 241 college campuses nationwide that have been targeted for campaigning purposes by hate group Identity Evropa.The posters, upon which were written phrases...

Support staff union files report; still no contract

By Lindsey Salvatelli | October 19, 2017

DeKALB — Members of the support staff union have filed a report with the Illinois Educational Labor Relations Board against the university for what spokeswoman Sarah Dorner said is a failure to bargain in good faith.The 700 administrative professionals,...

Misty Haji-Sheikh, graduate student at large, stands in the law building Swen Parson. Haji-Sheikh filed a lawsuit against the university June 27 for violating the Illinois Open Meetings Act. 

Student lawsuit approaches final ruling

By Michael Urbanec | October 12, 2017

Misty Haji-Sheikh, graduate student at large, stands in the law building Swen Parson. Haji-Sheikh filed a lawsuit against the university June 27 for violating the Illinois Open Meetings Act. 

Curl denied appeal

By James Krause | October 9, 2017

DeKALB — DeKalb Circuit Judge Robbin Stuckert ruled Friday that William Curl, the man convicted of killing an NIU student in 2010, is not allowed to withdraw his guilty plea.Curl, 41, of DeKalb, pled guilty to the murder of then NIU freshman Antinette...

NIU and city to create public wifi

By Lindsey Salvatelli | September 28, 2017

The city council approved a project that will end students’ and residents’ search for free wifi connections in the downtown area.The project, approved Monday, will provide visitors access to free public wifi from Carroll Avenue to Fourth Street. The...

Eat Wings, Raise Funds

By Northern Star Staff | September 27, 2017

Sigma Lambda Sigma will be holding a fundraiser until 11:30 p.m. tonight at Buffalo Wild Wings, 2466 Sycamore Rd. The fundraiser would be for the sororities’ philanthropy, Lamb’s Farm. All you have to do is mention Sigma Lambda Sigma or bring the...

Illinois public higher education takes hit to enrollment numbers

By James Krause | September 25, 2017

Enrollment at state universities in Illinois has been showing a downward trend, including NIU, and officials from universities across the state are looking for reasons and solutions.NIU’s ten-day enrollment numbers were released Sept. 12 and with them...

Officials cut dining guest passes

By Morgan Fink | September 21, 2017

DeKALB — After a three year stretch, campus dining hall guest passes have been removed from student meal plans because of low usage and high costs.Students with meal plans were given 10 guest passes to use each semester beginning during the 2013-2014...

Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals supporters stand in solidarity at a rally in Chicago after White House officials announced a repeal of the program Sept. 5. 

DACA students ask for ‘tangible resources’ from NIU and Board of Trustees

By Morgan Fink | September 18, 2017

Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals supporters stand in solidarity at a rally in Chicago after White House officials announced a repeal of the program Sept. 5. 

Jacon Michnick, DeKalb economic development planner, spoke about student involvement within living situations throughout town at the Student Association meeting Sunday.

Students invited to revitalize DeKalb

By Jessie Kern | September 18, 2017

Jacon Michnick, DeKalb economic development planner, spoke about student involvement within living situations throughout town at the Student Association meeting Sunday.

Enrollment drops; freshman class grows

By Madison Kacer | September 14, 2017
Student Association Senate speaker, Christine Wang, swears in Matthew Moore as a new senator. 

SA’s #NoShameCampaign reignited

By Jessie Kern | September 11, 2017

Student Association Senate speaker, Christine Wang, swears in Matthew Moore as a new senator. 

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