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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

Fareed Haque playing Charango in his office at the NIU Music Building on Tuesday 5/1

NIU gem to walk new path

By Batul Cutlerywala | May 3, 2018

Fareed Haque playing Charango in his office at the NIU Music Building on Tuesday 5/1

Downtown DeKalb to get makeover

By Jessie Kern | May 3, 2018

DeKALB | Downtown DeKalb is undergoing changes to help in transitioning the area as the centerpiece of the city.City officials have been working to revitalize downtown DeKalb since developing plans with Hitchcock Design Group, a planning firm from Naperville,...

Martin elected speaker after special election

By Lindsey Salvatelli | May 3, 2018

DeKALB — In a 17-12 vote, Student Association Senator Tristan Martin was elected as the 50th Session’s speaker.The SA Senate had a runoff vote Sunday after an April 15 speaker election was found to be incomplete by the SA Supreme Court. “There is...

NIU hosts Democratic kickoff

By Michael Urbanec | April 30, 2018

DeKALB — DeKalb area Democratic congressional and state representative candidates spoke to a crowd Friday night at the Holmes Student Center Sky Room.The Democratic Unity and General Election Kickoff Party was hosted by Sara Dady for Congress and co-sponsored...

Safe Streets plan raises concerns

By Michael Urbanec | April 30, 2018

DeKALB — The DeKalb Police Department hosted citizens concerned about the implementation of phases three and four of the Safe Streets Initiative Thursday at the DeKalb Police Department Community Room.Phase three will prohibit parking west of Annie...

Committee set to develop job Points of Pride

By Jessie Kern | April 30, 2018

DeKALB — The Presidential Search Preparation Committee is gearing toward establishing a functional Presidential Profile for the job description of the university’s president.  The Points of Pride Job Description Characteristics subcommittee met...

Gender-inclusive restrooms spread

By Jessie Kern | April 26, 2018

DeKALB — In line with the university’s mission of diversity and inclusion, there has been an increase in gender-inclusive restrooms on campus, now totaling 26.The first gender-inclusive restrooms on campus were introduced in July 2016 in the Holmes...

City Council continues city manager search

City Council continues city manager search

By Michael Urbanec | April 26, 2018

DeKALB — The City Council continued discussing its search fora new city manager Monday, with area businessman and radio host Jim Mason throwing his name in the hat.Former city manager Anne Marie Gaura left her position March 23. Her tenure as city manager...

Chandler Farris, wife of event host Bettie Mattison and medical student at University of Illinois Chicago, discusses how sexual assault impacts some of the patients she sees.

Sexual Assault barriers discussed Wednesday

By Lindsey Salvatelli | April 26, 2018

Chandler Farris, wife of event host Bettie Mattison and medical student at University of Illinois Chicago, discusses how sexual assault impacts some of the patients she sees.

Bike-share program launches on campus

By Batul Cutlerywala | April 26, 2018

DeKALB — A campus bike-sharing option launched Tuesday offering students a free month of service.VeoRide’s bikes will be free until May 24 followed by discounted rates for three months. Once the three-month period ends, the service will charge its...

Members of SA Supreme Court return after deliberating on their decision to revoke Senator Naomi Bolden’s status as Speaker-elect.

SA Supreme Court rules speaker election incomplete

By Sam Malone | April 26, 2018

Members of SA Supreme Court return after deliberating on their decision to revoke Senator Naomi Bolden’s status as Speaker-elect.

SA appoints Supreme Court Justice

SA appoints Supreme Court Justice

By Batul Cutlerywala | April 23, 2018

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