The Faculty Senate voted to delay any action on a “vote of confidence” for Douglas D. Baker last Wednesday. This vote, if passed, would have put members of the Faculty Senate on record as supporting Dr. Baker to continue as NIU President. This action...
The Northern Star Editorial Board believes all students should have the opportunity to enroll in any classes that are possible given their credentials and majors. Specifically, the Editorial Board agrees the School of Music does not allow students to...
President Donald Trump poses for a portrait in the Oval Office in Washington, Friday, April 21, 2017. With his tweets and his bravado, Trump is putting his mark on the presidency in his first 100 days in office. He's flouted conventions of the institution by holding on to his business, hiring family members as advisers and refusing to release his tax returns. He's tested conventional political wisdom by eschewing travel, church, transparency, discipline, consistency and decorum. But the presidency is also having an impact on Trump, prompting him, at times, to play the role of traditional president. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
In my last letter to the editor on March 27, I expressed the opinion that NIU is a broken institution. I made my points in economic terms because that seems to be the only thing that the people in charge pay attention to these days. That’s the real...
The Northern Star Editorial Board agrees that the state of Illinois should pass House Bill 2353 to decrease the higher education budget gap among other deficits.If passed, HB2353 would make it legal for Illinois residents to possess up to 28 grams and...
The Northern Star Editorial Board is appalled after hearing of the recent advertisement put out by PepsiCo Inc. and its controversy. We stand in solidarity with those that oppose the advertisement and agree that PepsiCo Inc. was right in removing their...
• Today’s birthday (04/06/17) — Exciting possibilities arise in unexpected places this year. Keep on your toes. A team project shifts focus after August and before new love carries you away. Launch a profitable year in October. December brings a...
NIU implemented its first sets of multi-stall, gender-inclusive bathrooms Wednesday. The Northern Star Editorial Board commends the efforts put forth by the Gender and Sexuality Resource Center for securing these bathrooms for students, but NIU should...
• Today’s Birthday (04/03/17) — Great opportunities come with change this year. Partnership flowers this June. A group effort reaches a turning point this August before breakthroughs in love, romance and family. Educational adventures this autumn...
• Today’s birthday (03/30/17) — Work together for common dreams this year. Strengthen partnerships. Academic discipline wins. A team effort regroups this August before new passion sparks. October bounty benefits your family. Collect a fat harvest...
