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Annual review of former president released

By Madison Kacer | July 10, 2017

DeKALB | The Board of Trustees released its annual review of former President Doug Baker on the last day of his term, identifying four initiatives upon which officials will now focus.The evaluation, which is completed annually per Baker’s contract and...

Federal aid programs jeopardized

By Lindsey Salvatelli | July 10, 2017

DeKALB — Though interest rates for federal student loans are seeing an increase because of annual fluctuation, other avenues for federal financial aid may see significant change if proposals made by President Donald Trump’s administration are passed.Direct...

Pass/Fail: Legislators pass state budget and fund NIU; Costly review results in three-page report

IL budget passed; NIU sustains $65 million loss

By Morgan Fink | July 10, 2017

DeKALB — Legislators in Springfield passed a state budget after a nearly three-year impasse, providing NIU with full state funding for the first time since Fiscal Year 2015 at 10 percent less than the last complete appropriation.The budget was passed...

College of Law dean resigns one year after taking position

By Northern Star staff | June 27, 2017

DeKALB | Eric Dannenmaier, former College of Law dean, has resigned from his position but is expected to work in the Division of Research and Innovation Partnership.Dannenmaier, who began as dean June 1, 2016, was placed on voluntary administrative leave...

Letter to the Editor: Baker’s $600K severance package arguable

By Misty haji-Sheikh | June 26, 2017

Dear Editor,I am in a unique position. I am a Graduate Student at Large, married to Faculty, and I serve on the County Board. I am writing as a student who loves NIU, but is deeply concerned with the actions of the Board of Trustees regarding the severance...

Otto’s, 118 Lincoln Highway, stands in downtown DeKalb for the final time on its demolition day May 22. The building is being replaced with a four-story complex that will contain residential and commercial establishments.

New building to spark revenue

By Maddie Steen | June 26, 2017

Otto’s, 118 Lincoln Highway, stands in downtown DeKalb for the final time on its demolition day May 22. The building is being replaced with a four-story complex that will contain residential and commercial establishments.

Trustees elect new leadership: Board holds vote at Thursday meeting

By Lindsey Salvatelli | June 19, 2017

DeKALB — The next Board of Trustees meeting will see Trustee Wheeler Coleman as its chair.Coleman, who will replace Chair John Butler, was elected in a secret ballot during Thursday’s meeting.In compliance with NIU Law and related regulations, the...