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Consultant announced as second candidate for Student Affairs VP

By Skyler Kisellus, Sports Reporter | April 5, 2022

NIU will be holding an open forum for their second candidate for the Vice President of Student Affairs position.

Tails Pet of the Week: Frannie

By Northern Star Staff | April 5, 2022

Last week's pet, Groot, was adopted into a happy home. This week's pet, Frannie, has been looking for a home for too long. Frannie has the cutest smile, adorable perky ears, and the perfectly placed freckles. She is 3 years old and hopes to be a...

Financial aid counseling unit connects students with a financial adviser

By Joey Trella, News Reporter | April 4, 2022

The new Student-facing financial aid counseling unit helps students to understand their loans and their financial situations.

Black Male Initiative alumni celebrate 20th anniversary

By Parker Otto, Columnist | April 3, 2022

To celebrate Black Male Initiative existing at NIU for 20 years, a banquet was held for BMI alumni to share their appreciation for BMI.

Castle Drive: Black Lives Matter mural fades with no restoration plans

By Parker Otto, Columnist | April 3, 2022

In 2020 following a vandalism incident, Black Lives Matter was painted on Castle Drive. The words are now faded and barely legible.

SGA elections closed, winners announced

By Abby Byer, News Reporter | April 3, 2022

SGA announced the winners for the executive and legislative branches.

Rush University Vice Provost announced as first candidate for Student Affairs VP

By Skyler Kisellus, Sports Reporter | April 1, 2022

DeKALB — The search for NIU’s next Vice President of Student Affairs begins Monday as NIU invites Gayle Ward from Rush University as the first interviewee in the weeks-long process. Ward currently serves as the Vice Provost Student Affairs at Rush...

Triple ‘S’ show to highlight tradition

By Northern Star Staff | March 31, 2022

The Zeta Upsilon Chapter of Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc. and the Alpha Chapter of Kappa Pi Beta Fraternity, Inc. are hosting the third annual Triple ‘S’ show on April 7 from 6-11 p.m. in the Carl Sandburg Auditorium. The Triple ‘S’...

Brown Jackson, more than just the high court’s first Black woman nominee

By Joey Trella, News Reporter | March 31, 2022

Kentaji Brown Jackson is the first Black woman to be nominated for the Supreme Court. Her hearing concluded March 24.

Student Affairs VP search closes in on candidates

By Wes Sanderson and Skyler Kisellus | March 31, 2022

Editor's Note: This record has been updated to include quotes from Sean Frazier, NIU Athletic Director and chair of the search committee. Updated April 1, 2022 The search for NIU’s next Vice President of Student Affairs begins Monday as NIU invites...