Skip to Main Content
Advertisement
 
Ensure student journalism survives. Donate today.
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

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.
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.
The funding from these grants will help students in behavioral health pay for tuition, textbooks and other fees.

IDHS awards 11 colleges $4 million in cannabis-funded grants

By Northern Star Staff | March 25, 2022

The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) announced on March 21 that it has awarded $4 million in grant funding to support the Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS) Success program.  The CRSS Success program is meant to prepare students...

A difference of $

Rising gas prices cause concern for students

By Ally Formeller, Columnist | March 24, 2022
Gas prices are rising everywhere and have put a strain on students, which increases the use of carpooling a public transportation.
The Free Shoe Closet, 601 Haish Blvd, donates shoes to anyone in need with no qualifications. People can donate their shoes in the bins located outside.

DeKalb nonprofit organization provides shoes to those in need

By Abby Byer, News Reporter | March 24, 2022
The Free Shoe Closet provides free shoes to anyone that needs them. The shoes are donated by residents and can be in any condition.
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...

History Center to host lecture on Barbed Wire Baron

History Center to host lecture on Barbed Wire Baron

By Northern Star Staff | March 24, 2022

DeKALB – On April 7 there will be a free, one-hour lecture at the DeKalb County History Center.  The lecture will cover Jacob Haish, who in 1875 secured a patent for his “S Barb” wire design, claiming his spot in what is known as DeKalb’s...

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.

Sign In

Register

Reset Password

Please enter your username or email address, you will receive a link to create a new password via email.