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Abby Byer

Abby Byer, News Reporter

Abby is a first-year student majoring in journalism and minoring in philosophy. She joined the Northern Star as a News Reporter in March 2022.
In her free time, Abby enjoys working out, watching movies, and traveling.

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After Andrea Harden, a graduate student, lost her son and saw how many lives he saved, she has become an avid leader in encouraging people to become organ donors.

Graduate student encourages people to become organ donors

May 2, 2022
Stephanie Gorecki received her masters of business from NIU and is now listed on Crains Chicago Business 40 Under 40 List.

Alumna listed on Crain’s Chicago Business 40 Under 40 List

May 1, 2022

40Tude: Students engage with businesses, nonprofits

April 26, 2022
An NIU police car parked on campus. NIU Police Chief Darren Mitchell is set to create a 3 year strategic plan.

Future NIU Police strategic plan to set modern-day policing criteria

April 18, 2022

Vice President of Student Affairs candidate plans to increase student engagement

April 14, 2022
Sycamore City Council approved the purchase of properties located at 474 N. Cross St. and part of lot 1002 on N. Cross St.

Sycamore City Council approves purchase for longtime leased NIU property

April 14, 2022
Vice President of Student Affairs candidate Brian Fisher spoke Monday about how how he will take necessary steps to help students succeed.

Vice President of Student Affairs candidate plans to prioritize involvement

April 12, 2022
Internships can provide you with valuable information, but its important to find one that you will enjoy and that is a good fit for you (Madelaine Vikse | Northern Star)

How to find an internship that’s a good fit for you

April 10, 2022
Vice President of Student Affairs candidate Clint-Michael Reneau spoke Thursday about how he will make tough decisions if that means students will succeed.

Vice President of Student Affairs candidate plans to help students thrive

April 7, 2022
Gayle Ward is a candidate for Vice President of Student Affairs and shared during an open forum on Monday.

Vice President of Student Affairs candidate plans to support students

April 5, 2022
The Student Government Association is located in the Holmes Student Center ground floor in the OASIS space. Elections will occur from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday at various locations around campus, or on Huskie Link.

SGA elections closed, winners announced

April 3, 2022
ARTD 464 students design the worlds largest paper snowflake breaking the world record. The snowflake measured measured the snowflake at a groundbreaking 44 feet and 6.6 inches.

Photo class Guinness World Record bound

March 30, 2022
Raaif Majeed, a senior pre-med student majoring in psychology, hopes to push NIU in a new direction and implement changes that will leave a legacy on campus.

SGA presidential candidate hopes to support all students

March 29, 2022
The Student Government Association is located in the Holmes Student Center ground floor in the OASIS space. Elections will occur from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday at various locations around campus, or on Huskie Link.

SGA candidates share their qualifications at Thursday’s debate

March 28, 2022
Honor Morgan, junior political science major, is running for treasurer and hopes to keep funding transparent.

SGA treasurer candidate hopes to provide funding resources to student organizations

March 26, 2022
Tim Moore, sophomore meteorology major, is running for the student trustee position in the upcoming SGA elections and hopes to build student relationships.

SGA student trustee candidate hopes to advocate for students

March 25, 2022
The Free Shoe Closet, 601 Haish Blvd, donates shoes to anyone in need with no qualifications. People can donate their shoes in the bins located outside.

DeKalb nonprofit organization provides shoes to those in need

March 24, 2022
Tequechees is Provechos most popular dish ordered by delivery or catering. Provecho is in the works to open a restaurant in downtown DeKalb.

Multicultural catering business to open brick and mortar restaurant in DeKalb

March 17, 2022
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