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City offering fire hydrants as paint canvas in art program

By Northern Star Staff | May 17, 2019

The city is offering interested artists the opportunity to paint one of DeKalb's fire hydrants as part of it's Paint-A-Plug program, according to a press release.Started in 2018 by the Citizen's Community Enhancement Commission, the program allows individuals,...

Shots fired in aggravated assault incident

By Northern Star Staff | May 16, 2019

DeKalb Police are investigating an aggravated assault with shots fired, according an NIU PD safety bulletin.At approximately 9:37 p.m. Wednesday around Hillcrest Drive and Crayton Circle, shots were reported to have been fired. Three suspects described...

Suspect arrested in aggravated assault incident

By Northern Star Staff | May 15, 2019

Suspect Deandre D. Johnson, 27, of DeKalb, was arrested and charged with armed violence and aggravated battery, according to a NIU Police safety bulletin.The suspect is linked to a previous incident. At 12:25 a.m. April 15, an aggravated assault was reported...

The NIU Foundation had a campuswide Day of Giving last week. They raised over $760,600.

Foundation succeeds with Day of Giving event

By Kierra Frazier | May 13, 2019

The NIU Foundation had a campuswide Day of Giving last week. They raised over $760,600.

The NIU Alumni Association is holding its ninth annual golf outing May 20 at Cantigny Golf, 27w270 Mack Road, Wheaton.

Alumni Association to hold golf outing

By Northern Star Staff | May 13, 2019

DeKALB — The NIU Alumni Association is holding its ninth annual golf outing May 20 at Cantigny Golf, 27w270 Mack Road, Wheaton.Stephanie Poulos, assistant director of events, said Coach Hammock will be speaking at the event. NIU's mascot Mission will...

Attorney general rules NIU Foundation must respond to FOIA requests

Constitution sees two administrative committees removed

By Noah Thornburgh | May 9, 2019

DeKALB — Two administrative committees have been removed from NIU’s constitution, leaving President Lisa Freeman’s Senior Leadership Roundtable meetings not subject to the Open Meetings Act.“The President’s Staff” and “Other Administrative...

The Dark Art and Oddities Con will be from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday at the Altgeld Hall Auditorium.

Board approves $600,000 settlement in Jackson case

By Noah Thornburgh | May 9, 2019

The Board of Trustees approved a $600,000 in the Jackson v. NIU case Wednesday at Altgeld Hall, room 315.

Day of Giving event to raise Foundation funds

By Kierra Frazier | May 8, 2019

DeKALB — The NIU Foundation is hoping to raise $250,000 from 1,000 people with the first Day of Giving event, in which donors will grant money to help support students, scholarships and programs at the university.The giving will run for 1,895 minutes...

Campus dining services adds meal plan options

By Taher Zeitoun | May 8, 2019

DeKALB — The Huskie Unlimited Access Meal Plan is being replaced by two options offering additional restaurants and food options around campus.The Huskie Unlimited Access Meal Plan, currently included in room and board fees, will be replaced next fall...

Sophomore nutrition major Fayth Springer leads a protest against the Title IX process Friday May 3.

Students call for change to Title IX

By Sophia Mullowney | May 3, 2019

Sophomore nursing major Ashley Burkhardt embraces sophomore psychology major Cassandra Kamp at a Friday May 3 protest against the Title IX process.

Cassandra Kamp, Deputy Speaker of the Senate, (left), Brandon Lesnicki, Election Commissioner, and Ian Pearson, Speaker-elect, listen to prospective executive cabinet members at the Saturday night Senate meeting.

SA updates policy following proposed censures

By Noah Thornburgh | May 1, 2019

Cassandra Kamp, Deputy Speaker of the Senate, (left), Brandon Lesnicki, Election Commissioner, and Ian Pearson, Speaker-elect, listen to prospective executive cabinet members at the Saturday night Senate meeting.

Attorney General issues decision

By Northern Star Staff | May 1, 2019

DeKALB — The Illinois Attorney General’s Office ruled Monday that President Lisa Freeman’s Staff Committee is not a public body and thus not subject to the Open Meetings Act.Teresa Lim, assistant attorney general and head of the Public Access Bureau,...