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A mask on the ground of NIU's campus. As of Feb. 28, students and faculty are no longer required to wear masks indoors.

Students, faculty react to new mask policy

By Elisa Reamer, News Reporter | March 10, 2022

DeKALB – Students and faculty have mixed reactions when it comes to whether people should still wear a mask or not in classrooms and other indoor spaces throughout campus.  NIU students, faculty and staff are on their second week attending in-person...

From Left to right: Laura Heideman, Alex Sosenko and Andy Bruno were among the six faculty members who participated in Tuesday’s Teach-In about the War in Ukraine in 148 DuSable Hall

Ukraine teach-in: ‘Putin had a plan’

By Parker Otto, Columnist | March 10, 2022
On Tuesday, a panel discussed the ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia and how both sides are affected.
Left to right: Jordyn Crosby, Tashay Brown, De’Aushea Usher, Amaiya Bailey, Tyler Lawson. S.I.S.T.E.R.S organization's purpose is to empower and inspire women.

Student organization meets to empower young women

By Ellie Craighead, News Reporter | March 8, 2022
S.I.S.T.E.R.S is a student organization open to all female students and is a safe space where they can feel empowered and inspired.
Counseling and Consultation Services is located in Campus Life 200.

NIU budgets to hire more mental health counselors

By Ally Formeller, Columnist | March 8, 2022
NIU has budgeted to hire 10 more mental health professions at Board of Trustees meetings.
City of DeKalb is working to rework and improve The 2025 Strategic Plan.

Public gets first peek at city’s proposed financial plan on Monday

By Parker Otto, Columnist | March 7, 2022
A new plan will be discussed on March 14 that will replace the current 2025 Strategic Plan that will cover economic growth.
Officer Larry Williams fills up his squad car's gas tank. Gas in Illinois has risen of 46 cents in the last week.

Illinois weekly gas update: March 7

By Northern Star Staff | March 7, 2022

DeKALB — The average gasoline prices in Illinois have risen 46.7 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.31/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 4,378 stations in Illinois.  The cheapest station in Illinois was priced at $3.57/g yesterday...

NIU President Freeman stands alongside E-Sports staff, preparing to cut the ribbon, officially unveiling the new Esports Arena in Altgeld Hall on Wednesday.

New Esports arena opens in Altgeld Hall

By Ellie Craighead, News Reporter | March 5, 2022
A bigger Esports arena is moved from Neptune North to Altgeld Hall.
The NIU sign stands in the heart of campus. Students have a lot of events to look forward to this semester. (Northern Star File photo)

NIU to hold panel about conflict in Ukraine

By Northern Star Staff | March 4, 2022

NIU is holding a teach-in to help the NIU community better understand the current conflict in Ukraine.  Featuring panelists from NIU’s political science, history, sociology and world languages and cultures departments, the teach-in will give students...

Pritzker visits NIU to discuss higher education investments

By Daija Hammonds, Reporter | March 3, 2022

Governor JB Pritzker arrived on campus Thursday to discuss higher education investments that he had proposed in his budget. He was also joined by President Freeman, DeKalb Mayor Barnes and three NIU students.  President Freeman first spoke and expressed...

LGBTQ + Flag for the rights of pride and sexuality

Campus Pride Index recognizes NIU for being LGBTQ friendly

By Elisa Reamer, News Editor | March 3, 2022
NIU received a five out of five score on the Campus Pride Index scale. The university was recognized for being a safe and inclusive campus.
Columnist Angelina Padilla-Tompkins believes NIU can do more for their transfer students.

Upcoming enrollment plan focuses on issues relating to students

By Ally Formeller, Columnist | February 28, 2022
Vice President of Enrollment collaborated with SGA to revise the Strategic Enrollment Plan to focus more on students and campus-wide issues.
Senate Speaker Dallas Douglass (left) sworns in Jonah Stuckey (right) at the Feb. 27 SGA meeting

SGA petitions to push NIU to add official grief policy

By Ellie Craighead, News Reporter | February 28, 2022
At SGA's meeting Sunday, they approved a new senator, signed a petition, passed a new resolution and recognized a new club.
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