Chris Grask | Perspective Contributor ...an acceptable choice.A new president is one of the most newsworthy events to happen on campus. Freeman has been the temporary president since Doug Baker resigned. Dr. Freeman being appointed as the first ever...
The Holmes Student Center renovations are underway, and the construction could not have happened at a worse time. NIU is moving the bookstore experience into more of an online pickup experience, and it’s a nightmare.Due to construction in HSC, students...
The Northern Star Editorial Board believes the Board of Trustees’ decision to override the presidential search is not in the best interest of the university as a whole.After a university president retires or is no longer in office, it is regulation...
Walking and biking to class is a healthier and more effecient alternative to driving and parking in the NIU parking lots. Parking close to class can be a frustrating experience. Walking, biking or skateboarding will make it easier to get to class at a...
Title IX and AlcoholEdu training is required for NIU students to take at the start of their first semester at NIU, and rightfully so; students need to take the training seriously.Illinois requires all students in their first year at college to participate...
Haley Galvin | Perspective EditorThe first week of classes was not as “stress free” as it used to be freshman year. The first two days of classes were very laid back but the rest of the week was anything but a breeze. The assignments racked up quicker...
• Aries (March 21-April 19)Focus to grow family account balances. Your head is full of ways to make money. Don’t charge forward blindly. Adapt to a surprise. Reinforce and strengthen structures.• Taurus (April 20-May 20)You’re more confident and...
As tuition prices rise annually, today’s college students are seeing an increase in parental involvement during their transition into college environments. While some parental involvement is beneficial throughout the college process, it’s very important...
The Huskie Bus Line has joined together with TransVAC, making student life easier by providing a more user friendly experience, especially for students who don’t have a car and rely on the Huskie Bus Line to get around campus. NIU’s previous bus...
Beginning this fall, I will be taking over as perspective editor and plan to improve the quality of the section with fresh ideas and style.I want to provide head-turning content to peek the interests of each reader as well as evoking thoughts and debate...
Tatianna Salisbury | Editor-in-ChiefSeniorWhen you work for the Northern Star, your life becomes the Northern Star, and that’s just the way I like it. I love being glued to my desk, working on multiple stories at a time and constantly searching for...
