DeKALB – Outrage and disappointment erupted from City Council members after a discussion regarding the legitimacy of deterring “nuisance gatherings” invoked speculations of possible discrimination, which challenged its expected approval. The City...

DeKALB – The Center for Nonprofit and NGO Studies invited Junru Bian, a doctoral student from the University of Ottawa’s School of Political Studies, to educate NIU staff and students about the issue of racism in humanitarian organizations.  From...

Editor’s Note: This article was updated at 3 p.m. Monday to include additional information on the ongoing investigation. DeKALB – After investigation from NIU Police, with support from Illinois and federal authorities, the university determined...

DeKALB – With the new updates FAFSA has implemented, student financial aid offers across the country are being delayed.  For the 2024-25 school year and beyond, the U.S. Department of Education updated the FAFSA to create an easier and simpler process...

DeKALB – A club focused on hands-on creativity and collaboration encourages students to make something of their ideas.  Founder Chris English, a graduate student majoring in mechanical engineering, started Makers Club last year after other clubs...

DeKALB – “Let them know we deserve more than a Land Acknowledgement,” was the tagline on posters circulating around campus for a petition to establish an Indigenous Resource Center at NIU. Members of NIU’s sole Indigenous student group, First...

DeKALB – As political party signs start to divide neighborhood yards in blue and red, it can only mean one thing – the March primary elections.   Illinois’ general primary election is taking place March 19. Feb. 20 was the voting registration...

DeKALB — Clinical faculty will have a larger presence in the senate with new amendments acknowledging members in the bylaws. With a vote of 31-19-5, numerous amendments were approved that included updates to language in Faculty Senate bylaws and inclusion...

DeKALB – At around 10:50 a.m. Wednesday, OneCard services across campus shut down, leaving students and faculty stranded outside residence halls and their dorm rooms. Joe King, associate director for institutional communications at NIU, addressed the...

DeKALB – Students looking for internships and/or jobs suited up in their best attire and had the opportunity to attend NIU’s All-Majors Internship and Job Fair Wednesday. Companies like Aldi, Heartland Bank and Trust, State Farm and Target were tabling...

Editor’s note: This article is not sponsored by El Jimador and is not an endorsement from the Northern Star as an organization.  DeKALB – El Jimador Mexican Grill, established in 2020, provides authentic Mexican food with biweekly events for members...

DeKALB – NIU has partnered with a mental health company to provide students with a new resource that can be accessed any time. “Togetherall” is a web platform any NIU student can use if they feel they need someone to talk to. The application is...