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Chemistry Demo Night returns to HSC

Chemistry Demo Night returns to HSC

By Michael Stoll, Sports Reporter | March 26, 2022

DeKALB— The NIU Chemistry Club will be hosting its annual Chemistry Demo Night at 6:30 p.m. Friday in Faraday Hall, Room 143. This year’s free event is themed “Mike and Sully’s Chemistry Clash”, featuring bright flashes of lights, periods...

Honor Morgan, junior political science major, is running for treasurer and hopes to keep funding transparent.

SGA treasurer candidate hopes to provide funding resources to student organizations

By Abby Byer | March 26, 2022
Honor Morgan is running for the treasurer position in the upcoming SGA elections and hopes to provide all student organizations with funding resources.
Tim Moore, sophomore meteorology major, is running for the student trustee position in the upcoming SGA elections and hopes to build student relationships.

SGA student trustee candidate hopes to advocate for students

By Abby Byer | March 25, 2022
Tim Moore is running for the student trustee position in the upcoming SGA elections and hopes to build student relationships.
The funding from these grants will help students in behavioral health pay for tuition, textbooks and other fees.

IDHS awards 11 colleges $4 million in cannabis-funded grants

By Northern Star Staff | March 25, 2022

The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) announced on March 21 that it has awarded $4 million in grant funding to support the Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS) Success program.  The CRSS Success program is meant to prepare students...

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Rising gas prices cause concern for students

By Ally Formeller, News Reporter | March 24, 2022
Gas prices are rising everywhere and have put a strain on students, which increases the use of carpooling a public transportation.
The Free Shoe Closet, 601 Haish Blvd, donates shoes to anyone in need with no qualifications. People can donate their shoes in the bins located outside.

DeKalb nonprofit organization provides shoes to those in need

By Abby Byer | March 24, 2022
The Free Shoe Closet provides free shoes to anyone that needs them. The shoes are donated by residents and can be in any condition.
Byers Brewing Company, 230 E. Lincoln Highway, will be the site of the concert event.

Student Bar Association to host concert at Byers Brewing

By Northern Star Staff | March 24, 2022

The NIU Law School Student Bar Association is hosting a concert event at Byers Brewing Company, 230 E Lincoln Hwy Suite 100, on March 30 from 6-8 p.m. The three musicians who will be performing are Adam Linder, Two Girls One Guitar and Bailey Every.   This...

History Center to host lecture on Barbed Wire Baron

History Center to host lecture on Barbed Wire Baron

By Northern Star Staff | March 24, 2022

DeKALB – On April 7 there will be a free, one-hour lecture at the DeKalb County History Center.  The lecture will cover Jacob Haish, who in 1875 secured a patent for his “S Barb” wire design, claiming his spot in what is known as DeKalb’s...

Members of Black Male Initiative. Black Male Initiative is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year.

Black Male Initiative celebrates 20-year anniversary with upcoming events

By Parker Otto | March 22, 2022
Black Male Initiative will be celebrating their 20th anniversary with 6 different events.
New enrollment plan focuses on removing barriers, retaining students

New enrollment plan focuses on removing barriers, retaining students

By Wes Sanderson | March 22, 2022
NIU released a new enrollment plan to help guide retention and enrollment efforts through 2025.
A classroom in the Center for Black Studies, which offers different programs for Black students to encourage success and help them make connections.

Programs offered through the Center for Black Studies

By Elisa Reamer | March 22, 2022
The Center for Black Studies offers programs that encourage success and help create connections.
Science on a Sphere exhibit will be displayed in Founders Memorial Library until March 25. The purpose of the exhibit is to educate students on issues such as climate change.

‘Science on Sphere’ creates interactive learning display

By Ellie Craighead, News Reporter | March 21, 2022
NIU's Library is hosting a science exhibit to teach topics such as climate change, history and geography.