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Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

President Doug Baker gives a presentation during a March 29 Faculty Senate meeting in the Holmes Student Center, Sky Room. Baker announced a campus-wide involvement in his presidential review in a Monday report.

Presidential review expands — faculty, staff and students to add input

By Madison Kacer | April 20, 2017

DeKALB — President Doug Baker announced the opportunity for campus-wide involvement in his annual review Monday following requests from Faculty Senate for a voice in the process.The president is subject to review regarding his or her compliance with...

BSU and TKE meet about racist Snapchat

By Sophia Phillips | April 20, 2017

DeKALB — Members of Tau Kappa Epsilon and the Black Student Union met Friday morning to discuss a video of a man in front of the TKE house using racial slurs that circulated after being posted on social media April 8.The discussion was facilitated by...

The data from the annual Clery Report shows a decline in drug arrests since 2014. Services on campus offer support to student drug users.

NIU and community join to battle substance use

By Lindsey Salvatelli | April 20, 2017

The data from the annual Clery Report shows a decline in drug arrests since 2014. Services on campus offer support to student drug users.

Places to picnic on Sunday

By Brooklynn Schmidgall | April 20, 2017

With sun in the forecast, Sunday looks like the perfect day for a picnic. Luckily, Sunday is also April 23rd, which is National Picnic Day. There are lots of gorgeous places on campus to set up a romantic picnic date, or a fun-filled meal with your friends....

Bicycle day founded at NIU

Bicycle day founded at NIU

By Maddie Steen | April 19, 2017

FSYE to host halfway party

By Northern Star staff | April 18, 2017

First-and Second-Year Experience and Housing will host a celebration for sophomores from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday in the MLK Commons. This event is to celebrate being halfway to graduation.There will be games, music, therapy dogs, and special gifts....

U.S. rep. invited to DeKalb town hall

By Northern Star Staff | April 17, 2017

DeKALB — A town hall meeting for the 16th Congressional District will be held by constituents in hopes of giving community members an opportunity to voice their concerns and opinions regarding issues that affect the district.The meeting will be held...

Los Rancheros to open taco truck

By Morgan Fink | April 17, 2017

DeKALB — A new Mexican-style food truck will be making its rounds in DeKalb this year.Los Rancheros, 2350 Sycamore Road, Unit A, is a Mexican restaurant, and its management will debut a food truck that will travel around the DeKalb area as well as the...

Off-campus sexual abuse reported Friday

By Northern Star Staff | April 17, 2017

DeKALB — DeKalb police officials are investigating an incident in which a female victim was reportedly groped by a male suspect while using a commercial riding service at about 8:15 p.m. Friday.The victim was dropped off in the 300 block of Grove Street...

VP’s appointment awaits board approval

By Northern Star Staff | April 17, 2017

DeKALB — A recipient of NIU’s highest honor for outstanding research has tentatively been named the vice president of the Division of Research and Innovation partnerships.President Doug Baker announced Gerald Blazey’s appointment Tuesday. Blazey...

Deans working on budget cuts

By Morgan Fink | April 17, 2017

Leaders exploring employee reductionsDeKALB — Department leaders are in the process of evaluating their respective programs and determining ways to reduce their staffs.President Doug Baker gave budgetary goals to department heads and each college’s...

Point/Counterpoint: Huskie Bucks

By Perspective Staff | April 17, 2017

A Huskie Bucks account is a prepaid debit account. Students can load money onto their OneCards as Huskie Bucks and use them for printing, laundry and food purchases on and off campus at specific locations.Huskie Bucks lack purpose for studentsFaith Mellenthin...

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