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Catherine Squires, CEO and president of the NIU Foundation, gives an update at the Board of Trustees meeting on Thursday. Squires talked about their fundraising goals for the building of the Greek Life Center. (Kahlil Kambui | Northern Star)

NIU philanthropic achievements surpass $30 million

By Kahlil Kambui, Assistant News Editor | September 19, 2024

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...

A group of students gather to talk to an employer at the STEM/IT Fair. The fair provides an opportunity for students, alum and community members to connect with employers for potential recruitment. (Ethan Rodriguez | Northern Star)

NIU hosts STEM/IT Fair

By Victoria Wakeford, News Reporter | September 18, 2024

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,...

A sign is taped to the entrance of the men's locker room leading into Anderson Pool. The Anderson Pool has closed indefinitely due to low participation in the open-swim program and the ongoing costs of maintenance and staffing. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Anderson pool closed due to low participation

By Abel Naranjo, News Reporter | September 18, 2024

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...

Ethan Pesavento, a junior operation, management and information systems major, poses for the camera. Pesavento was voted as the Student Government Association Treasurer for the 2024-2025 academic year. (Courtesy of Ethan Pesavento)

Ethan Pesavento aims to increase Student Government Association outreach efforts

By Emily Beebe, News Editor | September 17, 2024

Editor's note: The responses in this report have been lightly edited for clarity and brevity. DeKALB – Ethan Pesavento, a junior operations, management and information systems major, was elected as the Student Government Association treasurer for...

Mayor Cohen Barnes (from left), former 5th Ward Alderman Scott McAdams, 6th Ward Alderman Mike Verbic and 7th Ward Alderman John Walker sit at the Feb. 26 City Council meeting. The DeKalb City Council violated the Open Meetings Act at the Feb. 26 meeting by cutting off a citizen's public comment. (Northern Star File Photo)

DeKalb city council violated Open Meetings Act at Feb. 26 meeting

By Devin Oommen, News Reporter | September 17, 2024

DeKALB – The Illinois Attorney General’s Office ruled the DeKalb city council violated the Open Meetings Act in February by cutting off a citizen's public comment during a meeting. The Open Meetings Act is an Illinois law that grants members of...

The sculpture "The Tribesmen, The Hero, and The Light" sits outside the Stevens Building on a sunny Friday afternoon. The sculpture was finished in September. (Sam Dion | Northern Star)

Stevens Building unveils new sculpture

By Joseph Ndu, News Reporter | September 16, 2024

DeKALB – Outside the Stevens Building, a sculpture has recently been built as part of a larger renovation project for the building. The name of the sculpture is “The Tribesmen, The Hero and The Light.” Construction for the sculpture began in...

A group of students march on Normal Road while holding flags. In honor of Latino Heritage Month, the Latino Resource Center hosted their kick off parade at 4 p.m. on Monday. (Marco Alvarez | Northern Star)

Latino Resource Center hosts kickoff parade for Latino Heritage Month

By Mariestrella Corral, News Reporter | September 16, 2024

DeKALB – To kick off Latino Heritage Month, which takes place from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, the Latino Resource Center hosted its opening parade at 4 p.m. Monday. Throughout Latino Heritage Month, there will be many celebratory events including a Latino...

Aidan O’Brien, SGA student trustee, stands by the podium and speaks at Friday’s SGA senate meeting. O’Brien gave an update about NIU’s finances and enrollment numbers. (Emily Beebe | Northern Star)

SGA approves new deputy speaker

By Emily Beebe, News Editor | September 15, 2024

DeKALB – At the first Student Government Association meeting of the 2024-2025 academic year, in a 12-0-1 vote, Sen. Nathan Gonzalez was voted as the SGA Deputy Speaker. The first SGA meeting of the 2024-2025 academic year was held at 4 p.m. Friday...

Baba's Steak and Lemonade, located at 1015 W. Lincoln Hwy, sits on a sunny day. Baba's opened on Aug. 5 and is known for cheesesteaks and lemonade. (Sam Dion | Northern Star)

Business spotlight: Baba’s Steak and Lemonade

By Mariestrella Corral, News Reporter | September 15, 2024

Editor’s note: This article is not sponsored by Baba's and is not an endorsement from the Northern Star as an organization.  DeKALB - A Baba’s Steak and Lemonade location has arrived in DeKalb, located at 1015 W. Lincoln Hwy. Baba’s Steak...

A group of students walk up stairs to go to class. NIU's enrollment for the Fall 2024 semester has gone down by 89 students compared to the Fall 2023 semester. (Getty Images)

NIU releases Fall 2024 enrollment numbers

By Olivia Zapf, Editor in Chief | September 13, 2024

DeKALB – NIU’s 10-day Fall 2024 enrollment numbers show slight decreases in undergraduate and graduate student populations but increases in transfer students and law students. NIU released its 10-day enrollment which contained how many students...

A empty plot of land on Blackhawk Road where the Greek Life Center will be built sits on a cloudy day. The land purchase for the Greek Life Center is set to close on Oct. 21. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

Land purchase for Greek Life Center expected to close on Oct. 21

By Devin Oommen, News Reporter | September 13, 2024

DeKALB – NIU’s plan to rejuvenate Greek Life takes a step forward as the sale of land for the $18 million Greek Life Center is set to close on Oct. 21. The City of DeKalb agreed to sell the land to the NIU Foundation at a council meeting July 22. The...