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Journalist to discuss the role of media in modern society

By Northern Star Staff | March 29, 2022

Journalist Ray Suarez will be the next guest in the NIU College of Liberal Arts and Sciences’ Rebuilding Democracy Lecture Series.

Weekly gas update: March 28

By Northern Star Staff | March 29, 2022

DeKALB – The average gasoline prices in Illinois have fallen 2.0 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.48 per gallon Monday, according to GasBuddy. The cheapest station in Illinois was priced at $3.79 per gallon Sunday. The most expensive...

What to expect on the SGA election ballot

By Elisa Reamer and Ellie Craighead | March 29, 2022

SGA is having its elections Tuesday and Wednesday for legislative and executive branches, which includes the different colleges on campus.

SGA presidential candidate hopes to support all students

By Elisa Reamer and Abby Byer | March 29, 2022

Raaif Majeed is running for the president position in the upcoming SGA elections and hopes to push NIU in a new direction.

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.

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.

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

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...

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.

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.

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...