Enrollment in university always has and always will be a struggle, and I think most institutions recognize that. However, I think NIU should pat itself on the back for the efforts made to both stabilize and increase our enrollment.I do, however, think...
The “Love has no labels” campaign video speaks to empower people and show that love is love no matter who the person is.The premise of the video is two people behind an X-ray screen in front of the public. The pair display several different forms...
By Northern Star Editorial Board
| September 19, 2018
Lisa Freeman was approved for contract negotiations Thursday as NIU’s first female president, and the Northern Star Editorial Board would like to express a cautiously optimistic attitude.Despite disagreeing with the override, the Editorial Board recognizes...
All Gender bathrooms are on campus and students may have stepped into them without noticing.There are 30 all gender bathrooms with most of them residing in Grant residence hall. Yet most of the academic halls are empty of all gender bathrooms, according...
By Northern Star Perspective Staff
| September 16, 2018
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...
By Northern Star Perspective Staff
| September 2, 2018
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...
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