In 1968, a President’s Committee published a "Final Report On Student Governance." This committee had three tasks: identify the rights and responsibilities of students in regard to conduct and academic pursuits; recommend structures and procedures...
Gun violence isn’t just killing youth; it’s also destroying Americans’ trust in one another.As the NIU campus and DeKalb community came together in commemoration of a tragic event that struck the university 10 years ago, another tragedy was unfolding...
There is no excuse for the way Philadelphia Eagles fans acted after the Feb. 4 Super Bowl, and the police force there absolutely should have handled it the same as any other violent public disturbance.Philadelphia Eagles fans are not the only sports fans...
With political ads more focused on attacking opponents than providing change, the Northern Star Editorial Board urges readers to demand more of their representatives and to stand up for marginalized groups being exploited.The 2016 presidential campaigns...
De-regulating current DeKalb outdoor smoking regulations would be unnecessary and misguided.First Ward Alderperson David Jacobson and Sixth Ward Alderperson Michael Verbic asked the City Council to reconsider its stance on outdoor smoking Jan, 22, according...
NIU has once again damaged trust between administration and the student population by automatically adding certain groups to a "watch list" without notifying them. The Editorial Board recommends the administration address the issue more openly with students,...
The Northern Star is violating the intent of its stated goals. In reference to the Editorial Board’s comments in its Jan. 25 article, the Board fails to recognize the term alderman is not a pronoun; it is a duly elected title recognized within the Municipal...
The Northern Star Editorial Board is reaffirming its commitment to the use of gender-neutral terms and its policy of asking sources for preferred pronouns.In 2015, the Northern Star adopted a policy in which reporters are required to ask sources for their...
The Northern Star has relaunched its site and would like readers to understand how the impact of this change goes beyond aesthetics.While the Editorial Board is proud of the new look of the website, the relaunch also marks a change in our newsroom culture....
The Northern Star Editorial Board has chosen to be part of student fees beginning in the fall semester and would like readers to know that doing so is the most viable option for the publication to continue producing news.The Board of Trustees approved...
Above is a rendering of the Huskies Den after the proposed renovations have been completed. The renovation would include a staircase to the Black Hawk Cafe and a sports grill.
Some students are required to work on holidays, despite requested time off.Maddie SteenWhen it comes to working on holidays, employers need to be considerate of those they force to work.I’m sure while going through the application process, many agree...
