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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

The Stevens Building hosted a grand reopening Oct. 12, but not all of the building’s facilities received the necessary repairs. 

Stevens Building in need of additional work despite renovations

By Sophia Mullowney | October 21, 2018

The Stevens Building hosted a grand reopening Oct. 12, but not all of the building’s facilities received the necessary repairs. 

AARC Director Michelle Brings (left) poses with former Board of Trustees Trustee Robert Boey at the AARC Building opening.

AARC gains updated facility in new Wirtz Drive location

By Sophia Mullowney | October 18, 2018

AARC Director Michelle Brings (left) poses with former Board of Trustees Trustee Robert Boey at the AARC Building opening.

Guzette Espinal, first-year commuter student, talked about healthy relationships and time-management during "Girl Talk" Wednesday.

Women discuss common challenges during ‘Girl Talk’

By Kierra Frazier | October 18, 2018

Guzette Espinal, first-year commuter student, talked about healthy relationships and time-management during "Girl Talk" Wednesday.

Local couple provides healthy food options to community members

By Taher Zeitoun | October 18, 2018

DeKALB — Local DeKalb business Healthy AF Nutrition fights to prove eating healthy is possible through simple recipes using fresh ingredients.Co-owners Jackie DeCleene and Adrian Lopez run the daily operations and manage the company. They started the...

University officials announce new scholarship opportunities

By Northern Star Staff | October 18, 2018

DeKALB — NIU is investing upward of $5 million in two new scholarships that will help make college more affordable in fall 2019, and can also cover the full cost of tuition and fees for many incoming students.The AIM HIGH and NIU Partner scholarships...

Attendees of 'Take Back the Night' gather in the MLK Commons prior to the march to listen to several speakers share their story.

Students advocate for a safer campus community during ‘Take Back the Night’

By Sophia Mullowney | October 18, 2018

Attendees of 'Take Back the Night' gather in the MLK Commons prior to the march to listen to several speakers share their story.

‘Facts and Snacks’ to discuss self-care and semester stress coping

By Northern Star staff | October 17, 2018

Military & Post-Traditional Student Services hosts a series of "Facts and Snacks" workshops designed to help students who identify as a military veteran, adult learner, commuter and/or transfer student. The workshops are held from 11 a.m. to noon...

Breaking: Police investigating robbery

By Northern Star staff | October 15, 2018

This article has been updated to reflect the most recent safety bulletin sent 12:39 a.m. Oct. 16.DeKALB -- DeKalb Police are investigating a robbery that occurred at approximately 6:58 p.m. Monday off-campus in the 800 block of Ridge Drive. Two victims...

Student Association discusses safety on Greek row

By Tom Burton | October 14, 2018

DeKALB — The Student Association Senate filled two senator positions and opened discussions for the Annie Glidden North Corridor Revitalization Plan in its weekly meeting Sunday.Tristan Martin, speaker of the Senate, led parliamentary procedure in electing...

In this Oct. 11 file photo, Dean of Students Kelly Wesener-Michael speaks during the University Council meeting Wednesday next to Sol Jensen, vice president for enrollment management, marketing and communications.

University Council discusses potential scholarships

By Fathima Siddiqui | October 11, 2018

DeKALB - The University Council met Wednesday to share student responses on the impact of the events held throughout the week.NIU has joined the Illinois Innovation Network to create the Northern Illinois Center for Community Sustainability, NICCS, which...

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