At the Aug. 15 Board of Trustees meeting, junior journalism major James Krause, who is also a sports writer for the Northern Star, and communication graduate student Konstanze Fowler spoke on their disappointment in the Department of Communication’s...
TuesdayUniversity Honors Program Welcome Back BBQ: Honors students and staff are invited to attend a catered barbecue to meet new honors students and catch up with returning students. The barbecue is from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Campus Life Building, Room...
Students will have access to a revitalized student center as early as November. The Holmes Student Center renovation is on track with its official timeline to be completed during the fall 2019 semester.The project is in its construction phase, and the...
Dr. Beth Ingram was hired as the university’s executive vice president and provost in June. Her role oversees the office of Student Affairs, Institutional Effectiveness, and Human Resource Services. The following are excerpts of an interview with the...
NIU President Lisa Freeman became an administrator on something of a whim, she said. After teaching at Kansas State University, the opportunity to shadow a K-State administrator arose — a possibility that had not been on her radar, she said.Two years...
After a few delays, Byers Brewing Company is opening its doors for a limited time during Corn Fest, beginning Aug. 23.Byers Brewing Company, 230 E. Lincoln Highway, germinated in high school sweethearts Megan and Steve Byers’ kitchen in 2010 while they...
As students prepare for the school year ahead, many may seek volunteer work or internship opportunities for the sake of professional development or personal fulfillment.Students can find such opportunities at The Glidden Homestead, The Ellwood House or...
Senior geology major Sabrina Self was recently elected to the position of Deputy Speaker of the Senate. She spoke with the Northern Star about her goals for the upcoming school year.Q: Why did you join the SA Senate?A: I joined the Senate to be more involved...
The Student Association has been gearing up over break for a successful academic year with plans to interact more with student organizations and create an effective communication plan between branches.The SA serves as the voice of the student body to...
Illinois State Police will be conducting roadside safety checks late Friday into early Saturday at the ramp from Interstate 88 to Annie Glidden Road, according to a Illinois Department of Transportation media release.The release states officers will be...
Due to an expected increase in traffic as NIU students move into housing, the university will set up a detour 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, according to a NIU release.Cars exiting Route 88 will be directed west onto Fairview Drive for 2 miles, north onto Nelson...
The City of DeKalb will begin enforcing parking restrictions Aug. 29, according to a city press release. Until Aug. 28, vehicle users violating parking restrictions will be given a notice warning them of changing regulations.The amendments change most...
