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Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

Gary Wenstrup, adjunct professor, answers audience questions at the DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St.

Lecturer explores musical significance of Motown Studios

By Sophia Mullowney | February 3, 2019

Gary Wenstrup, adjunct professor, answers audience questions at the DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St.

Wheeler Coleman, former chairperson for the Board of Trustees, addresses the university community when he was still a member of the Board.

Coleman steps down from Board of Trustees after years of service to NIU

By Kierra Frazier | February 3, 2019

Wheeler Coleman, former chairperson for the Board of Trustees, addresses the university community when he was still a member of the Board.

Barsema takes over as chairperson for the Board of Trustees

By Kierra Frazier | February 3, 2019

DeKALB — Dennis Barsema has had been active in the university for the past 19 years and continues so by taking on a new role in the Board of Trustees.One of his most recent accomplishments is filling the position for Wheeler Coleman as Board of Trustees...

Semester opening of the Huskie Food Pantry

Semester opening of the Huskie Food Pantry

By Amy Caboor | January 30, 2019

The Huskie Food Pantry will open for NIU Students starting Jan. 30. The food pantry is located in the Chick Evans Field House, where there’s a group of volunteers that help with the process of going through the pantry.To help students worry less, the...

City Council discusses laying off city employees to address budget imbalances

By Kierra Frazier | January 30, 2019

DeKALB — DeKalb city officials will be laid off, effective March 1, to make up for lost money in the General Funds budget.  City Council discussed at Monday night’s meeting the proposal of high-level layoffs within the city due to the current $1.1...

Dining halls alter hours as temperatures continue decline

Dining halls alter hours as temperatures continue decline

By Northern Star Staff | January 30, 2019

NIU students, faculty and staff can expect limited or reduced hours for campus dining today, one of the few services operating during temperature closures. Gilbert, Neptune, Stevenson and New Hall Dining will remain open today, with limited hours. All...

Campus closure update

Campus closure update

By MacKenzie Meadows | January 29, 2019

Due to extreme weather conditions, classes will be cancelled from 5 p.m. Tuesday until Friday, according to an NIU weather update.Due to the extreme cold, the Huskie Bus Line has shut down because of mechanical issues, according to a NIU announcement....

Pritzker plans to conquer higher education struggle by targeting enrollment

By Sophia Mullowney | January 28, 2019

DeKALB — Gov. J.B. Pritzker has plans for addressing enrollment in higher education, and students can anticipate an increase in financial aid opportunities.The governor announced a threefold plan for Illinois education reform, targeting increasing college...

SA looks forward to revise Election Policy before spring elections

SA looks forward to revise Election Policy before spring elections

By Kierra Frazier | January 28, 2019

DeKALB — SA voted to re-establish an ad-hoc committee Sunday to revise and reevaluate the Election Policy as a result of the discrepancies last election season.An ad-hoc committee is a temporary committee voted upon by the senate to serve a particular...

SA appoints three senators to serve student body

SA appoints three senators to serve student body

By Northern Star Staff | January 28, 2019

DeKALB — The Student Association moved to approve three new senators-at-large Sunday, approving, junior business major Jonathon Peters, sophomore environmental sciences major Mia Griffin and economics graduate student Masud Alam.Speaker Tristan Martin...

Covenant "Covie" Falana, junior and business major from Bolingbrook, will be featured in the NBC Show "Titan Games," starring Duane "The Rock" Johnson this season. 

Student to make appearance on NBC’s new show “The Titan Games”

By Taher Zeitoun | January 28, 2019

Covenant "Covie" Falana, junior and business major from Bolingbrook, will be featured in the NBC Show "Titan Games," starring Duane "The Rock" Johnson this season. 

Military and Post-Traditional Student Services offers resources for non-traditional students

Military and Post-Traditional Student Services offers resources for non-traditional students

By Sarah LaLond | January 26, 2019

The beauty of a college education is that it’s meant to be tailored to your interests: the accessibility of campus, your courses and most of all the university resources. Military and Post-Traditional Student Services (MPTSS) recognizes students who...

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