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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

Education Secretary Betsy DeVos waits to testify before a House Committee on Appropriation subcommittee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, March 20, 2018. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Devos’ proposed cuts rejected, Federal bill increases higher ed spending

By Michael Urbanec | April 2, 2018

Education Secretary Betsy DeVos waits to testify before a House Committee on Appropriation subcommittee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, March 20, 2018. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

NIU loses over $1.6 million in equipment

By Lindsey Salvatelli | April 2, 2018

DeKALB — NIU has been found non-compliant of several state and federal regulations.The Illinois Auditor General, an office that reviews public bodies that receive government funding, found NIU had inadequate control over property and equipment.It was...

Mr. John Howell speaks about the tragic plane crash he was in and also about his book on Wednesday inside of Barsema Hall.

Guest speaker talks about inspiration, surviving Hudson River plane crash

By Michael Urbanec | March 30, 2018

Mr. John Howell speaks about the tragic plane crash he was in and also about his book on Wednesday inside of Barsema Hall.

Greek houses require sprinklers by Jan. 1

By Lindsey Salvatelli | March 29, 2018

DeKALB — Greek-affiliated house owners have until Jan. 1 to install sprinkler systems in apartment buildings.Eric Hicks, City of DeKalb Fire Department chief, delivered an update during Monday’s Committee of the Whole meeting about progress made to...

Student-led event honors women of color

By Batul Cutlerywala | March 29, 2018

NIU’s women of color were honored during an award ceremony, the first of its kind.The Brown Girls Rock award ceremony was organized by the Campus Activities Board and made its debut Sunday at the Regency Room. Approximately 150 NIU students, members...

From left to right: Student Association President Khiree Cross, Vice President Devin Halicki, Treasurer Essence Coleman and Student Trustee Nathan Hays.

#YouMatterNIU ticket pulls out win in SA election

By Batul Cutlerywala | March 29, 2018

From left to right: Student Association President Khiree Cross, Vice President Devin Halicki, Treasurer Essence Coleman and Student Trustee Nathan Hays.

Breaking: Multiple Police Respond to Incident Near Greek Row

By Northern Star Staff | March 27, 2018

Police officials requested residents to steer clear of West Hillcrest Drive.At 4:51 a.m. a Safety Bulletin regarding an incident occurring at the 1000 block of West Hillcrest Drive. It is unclear why police made the request at this time; however, a 9:41...

Candidates running for Student Association executive offices answer students questions during a Tuesday forum.

SA candidates approach final stretch for victory

By Jessie Kern & James Krause | March 26, 2018

The #YouMatterNIU and #MovingForwardNIU are the tickets running for Student Association executive positions during the Tuesday and Wednesday elections. The candidates running on the #YouMatterNIU ticket all hold SA positions with two directors and two...

Members of Phi Kappa Theta pose during a fundraising event for Ann  & Robert H. Lurie’s Children Hospital.

Greek life concerns heard

By Batul Cutlerywala | March 26, 2018

Members of Phi Kappa Theta pose during a fundraising event for Ann  & Robert H. Lurie’s Children Hospital.

Huskies and IMALive bust myths

By Michael Urbanec | March 26, 2018

DeKALB — The Alive! Mental Health Fair made a stop at the New Hall Community Center during its first visit to the university Thursday.Members of Helping Huskies Thrive and Counseling and Consultation Services were posted at tables with games bent toward...

Police search for robbery suspect

Police search for robbery suspect

By Northern Star Staff | March 25, 2018

Ortega notches MAC award

By Northern Star Staff | March 22, 2018

Kristopher Ortega, redshirt freshman men’s tennis player, was named Mid-American Conference Singles Player of the Week Thursday, according to NIU Media Services.Ortega won both his singles matches over the weekend to help the Huskies start 2-0 in conference....

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