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How to read TLDR (Dec. 7)

By Northern Star Editorial Board | December 7, 2023

If you are having issues finding today’s edition of TLDR, click this link: https://mailchi.mp/4a4cb3b74b7b/niu-cuts-low-enrollment-courses The Northern Star has been having on-and-off issues with its daily newsletter TLDR being delivered to Outlook...

Tables sit on the lower-level floor of Founders Memorial Library. NIU has numerous study spots on campus for students to prepare for finals. (Northern Star File Photo)

Huskie Academic Success Center offers study tips

By Joseph Howerton, Video Editor | December 6, 2023

DeKALB – With finals around the corner, cramming may look tempting, but the Huskie Academic Success Center recommends healthier and more effective studying strategies, compared to staying up the night before. The Huskie Academic Success Center offers...

Rows of desks sit empty in a classroom on the third floor of Reavis Hall. NIU began reducing low-enrollment courses in July. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

$32 million deficit puts low enrollment courses at risk

By Brandon Clark and Rachel Cormier | December 6, 2023

DeKALB – NIU is reducing low-enrollment courses to help chip away at its $32 million deficit and optimize resources.  According to Interim Executive Vice President and Provost Laurie Elish-Piper, revising class offerings is a common collegiate practice...

How to read TLDR (Dec. 6)

By Northern Star Editorial Board | December 6, 2023

If you are having issues finding today’s edition of TLDR, click this link: https://mailchi.mp/327364383fe7/niu-buildings-to-be-renovated The Northern Star has been having on-and-off issues with its daily newsletter TLDR being delivered to Outlook...

A view of NIU’s Davis Hall from the university’s quad on an overcast day.

NIU seeks $760 million for renovation, construction

By Brandon Clark, News Reporter | December 5, 2023

DeKALB – NIU requested about $760 million from the Illinois Board of Higher Education at a Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees to fund major renovations, infrastructure upgrades, and the completion of the new Health Technology Center. The IBHE...

NIU crime log, November 2023

By Bridgette Fox, Written Managing Editor | December 5, 2023

DeKALB – The information in this report is compiled from the NIU Police Department’s Daily Crime Log. Any case defined as “unfounded” was not included in this list. Any case “closed by exception” means the case is closed due to circumstances...

A T-Rex stands in front of a blue sky. Jurassic Quest is an interactive dinosaur experience opening Dec. 28 in Rosemont. (Getty Images)

Rosemont to host Jurassic Quest

By Zack Rodriguez, Former Sports Reporter | December 5, 2023

Residents of the Chicagoland area can relive 165 million years of history when Jurassic Quest opens up to the general public on Dec 28.  This five-day event, held at the Donald E Stephens Convention Center from Dec 28 - Jan 1 in Rosemont, Illinois,...

How to read TLDR (Dec. 5)

By Northern Star Editorial Board | December 5, 2023

If you are having issues finding today’s edition of TLDR, click this link: https://mailchi.mp/3fc1db2b5080/niu-removes-emergency-call-boxes The Northern Star has been having on-and-off issues with its daily newsletter TLDR being delivered to Outlook...

Jade Silva Tovar, NIU's new assistant vice president of DEI, stands in front of a dark background. Tovar discussed her goals for NIU in an interview with the Northern Star. (Courtesy of Jade Silva Tovar)

Meet new assistant vice president for DEI

By Michael Mollsen, Former Written Managing Editor | December 4, 2023

DeKALB – Jade Silva Tovar, assistant vice president for DEI, sat down with the Northern Star to discuss her path to joining NIU and her goals for the university.  WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO IN YOUR FREE TIME? “I'm also in a doctoral program, so...

An emergency call box sits on the walkway on an overcast day across from Huskie Stadium near NIU parking lot L. NIU is in the process of removing and dismantling its more than 80 emergency call boxes across campus. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

‘NIU safe app’ continues to replace emergency call boxes

By Gabby Crabtree, Former News Editor | December 4, 2023

Editor’s note: This article is part of an investigative news series called “What’s Up With?” Fill out the form for potential coverage of a topic here. DeKALB – NIU is in the process of shutting down and removing all of the emergency call...

How to read TLDR (Dec. 4)

By Northern Star Editorial Board | December 4, 2023

If you are having issues finding today’s edition of TLDR, click this link: mailchi.mp/c5bebf1b3953/sga-acknowledges-student-harrassment The Northern Star has been having on-and-off issues with its daily newsletter TLDR being delivered to Outlook...

A line of people wait outside the doors of Excelleaf before its grand opening. (Rachel Cormier | Northern Star)

Excelleaf grand opening promotes ‘high’ hopes for DeKalb

By Rachel Cormier, News Reporter | December 3, 2023

DeKALB – A soft drizzle and a cold winter morning didn’t stop a line of people trailing around Excelleaf’s building at 305 E. Locust St., anticipating their first purchase from DeKalb County’s first marijuana dispensary. At 9 a.m. Friday, Excelleaf...