DeKALB – NIU has made the decision to discontinue programming and permanently close its Lorado Taft Field Campus, located at 1414 N. River Road in Oregon, Illinois, on Dec. 15. Lorado Taft is closing because of the cost-inefficient buildings requiring...

DeKALB – NIU student protesters held the first pro-Palestine rally of the semester Wednesday at MLK Commons. Protests and marches were held throughout the spring 2024 semester in support of Palestine, with protesters marching to Altgeld Hall to deliver...

DeKALB – The Asian American Resource Center held its Welcome Night, which featured Asian cuisine, performances and resources to learn more about Asian culture. The welcome night occurred from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Regency Room of the...

DeKALB – Indian graduate student enrollment has decreased at NIU due to visa delays, which were most likely caused by problems within the State Department. Since the fall 2021 semester, Indian graduate enrollment has steadily increased, peaking at...

DeKALB – Barbershops, salons and spas are now able to apply for licenses to sell alcohol. The City Council passed an ordinance to add a cosmetic liquor license with a 5-2 vote. Council members who voted for the ordinance were 1st Ward Alderwoman...

DeKALB - The Division of Student Affairs hosted Family Weekend from Sept. 20-22. Among the events available to students and their families were an 80s themed escape room at Founders Memorial Library on Saturday, Casino Night at Duke Ellington Ballroom...

DeKALB – The Student Government Association voted on a resolution to appoint a new chief justice at their meeting Friday. The SGA meeting occurred at 4 p.m. Friday in the Sky Room of the Holmes Student Center. Manny Corpuz, speaker of the senate,...

DeKALB – In the halls of NIU, there are many posters on the wall, and one in particular tells students one thing: don’t skip class. The “Don’t Skip Class” campaign aims to encourage students to attend their classes. “It's no secret,...

DeKALB – Car fanatics, start your engines; a car show is coming to the streets of NIU. The second annual Huskie Motorsports Car and Bike Show will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 22 in parking lot 2, east of Anderson Hall.  The show is...

DeKALB – The NIU Board Of Trustees acknowledged and gave praise to the NIU football team for their recent win over the University of Notre Dame. The Board of Trustees also discussed the importance of voting, and encouraged students and others to vote...

DeKALB – NIU held its STEM/IT fair for the various students pursuing majors in these fields. The IT/STEM Fair provided the opportunity for students to connect with potential employers. From 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday in the Duke Ellington Ballroom,...

DeKALB –  In the first week of September, the NIU Recreation Center announced the Anderson Hall pool was closed indefinitely. Now, it has been permanently closed. On Sept. 11, NIU provided a statement to the Northern Star. “Due to low participation...