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SGA Senate passes $1.1 million budget for FY22

SGA Senate passes $1.1 million budget for FY22

April 26, 2021
SGA Senate The Student Government Association Senate unanimously approved its first senator for the semester at Sunday’s meeting.

SGA Senate approves cabinet members for 53rd session

April 21, 2021
The Student Government Association is located in Holmes Student Center on the ground floor in the OASIS space.

SGA approves supreme court justice, student organizations

April 15, 2021
SGA sees increase in voter turnout for spring elections

SGA sees increase in voter turnout for spring elections

April 14, 2021
Cohen in the lead for DeKalb City Clerk

Cohen in the lead for DeKalb City Clerk

April 6, 2021
Mammadu Diallo, then first-year mechinal engineering major, gives blood at the blood drive hosted by the National Society for Black Engineers at the Rec Center.

American Red Cross celebrates National Volunteer Month with giveaways

April 5, 2021
A tier system will be used and it goes down based on the scope of the organization and how much money they need or want.

Senate amends bylaws for student organizations, finance policy

March 29, 2021
SGA Senate The Student Government Association Senate unanimously approved its first senator for the semester at Sunday’s meeting.

Senate grants SGA recognition to Inclusive Collective

March 29, 2021
Week of March 29 gas update: Prices decrease 4.3 cents a gallon

Week of March 29 gas update: Prices decrease 4.3 cents a gallon

March 29, 2021

SGA candidates debate fall semester, textbook affordability

March 26, 2021
SGA elects Douglass as speaker of the Senate

SGA elects Douglass as speaker of the Senate

March 24, 2021
The Student Government Association is located in Holmes Student Center on the ground floor in the OASIS space.

Senate grants SGA recognition to Turning Point USA

March 17, 2021
SGA members voice their concerns at Thursday's SGA town hall meeting.

SGA members express concerns over university communication

March 13, 2021
Chief of Staff Matt Streb, hosted a panel with two political science experts to discuss why local elections matter.

NIU experts discuss importance of local elections

March 8, 2021
Construction for the return of Old Navy in the former Barnes and Noble space in Oakland Place has resumed.

Old Navy to open DeKalb store in late spring

March 5, 2021
Student kayaks Monday past a fountain in the Lagoon.

Outdoor Adventures to host kayaking workshop

March 4, 2021
GSRC to host multiple events for Women's History Month

GSRC to host multiple events for Women’s History Month

March 2, 2021
The Student Government Association is located in Holmes Student Center on the ground floor in the OASIS space.

SGA Senate appoints supreme court justice, approves student organizations

March 2, 2021
Spring menu for the Hospitality 320 class.

Hospitality students adapt to COVID-19 changes to safely serve food

March 1, 2021
LGBTQ+ sign, Homosexual relationships, A diverse community of modern gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer people hugging and supporting each other

New survey determines needs of LGBTQ+ in DeKalb

February 25, 2021
SGA Senate The Student Government Association Senate unanimously approved its first senator for the semester at Sunday’s meeting.

Supermileage club gains SGA recognition at Senate meeting

February 23, 2021
The Mobil gas station, 930 N. Annie Glidden Road, is closed off at all entry points Monday afternoon.

Mobil gas station closed off due to snow-covered canopy

February 22, 2021
Graduate student writing workshop to be held Wednesday

Graduate student writing workshop to be held Wednesday

February 17, 2021
SGA Senate The Student Government Association Senate unanimously approved its first senator for the semester at Sunday’s meeting.

SGA Senate approves bill to reduce number of voter signatures

February 11, 2021
Free tax prep services offered in DeKalb County

Free tax prep services offered in DeKalb County

February 9, 2021
SGA Senate The Student Government Association Senate unanimously approved its first senator for the semester at Sunday’s meeting.

SGA Senate approves spring Board of Elections

February 1, 2021

International students face financial hardships amid COVID-19

February 1, 2021
Boy jumping on skateboard at the street. Funny kid skater practicing ollie on skateboard at sunset.

Non-profit Pushing Together wants to bring music, arts and skateboarding to all kids

January 29, 2021
Cassandra Kamp, senior psychology and rehabilitation and disability services major, in 2019 during a Project Orange event in Stevenson Towers.

SGA Senate approves Kamp as election commissioner

January 18, 2021
Tails Humane Society

Local nonprofits work to mitigate the impacts of COVID-19

January 1, 2021
Facebook donates $10,000 to small businesses in DeKalb

Facebook donates $10,000 to small businesses in DeKalb

December 21, 2020
Mental health during COVID-19

Mental health professionals give advice for winter months

December 8, 2020
NIU sign on Oct. 13.

NIU uses excess federal funding for COVID-19 expenses

November 27, 2020
SGA Senate The Student Government Association Senate unanimously approved its first senator for the semester at Sunday’s meeting.

SGA to create an internal code of conduct for elected officials

November 26, 2020
Progress LGBTQ+ Pride flag outside the Holmes Student Center.

Progress LGBTQ+ Pride Flags being displayed on campus for first time

November 18, 2020
SGA Senate The Student Government Association Senate unanimously approved its first senator for the semester at Sunday’s meeting.

SGA Senate appoints senator-at-large, approves student organization

November 17, 2020
SGA Senate The Student Government Association Senate unanimously approved its first senator for the semester at Sunday’s meeting.

SGA Senate fills three director positions

November 10, 2020
A voting sign stands at the Barsema Alumni and Visitor's Center on Nov. 3.

Political science professors explain delay in presidential election

November 7, 2020
The route of the Huskie Safe Line as of Nov. 2.

Huskie Safe Line integrated into city transport

November 6, 2020
When will we know the election results for DeKalb County?

When will we know the election results for DeKalb County?

November 3, 2020
A voting booth in the Holmes Student Center.

What students need to know about the ‘fair tax’ amendment

October 29, 2020
SGA Senate The Student Government Association Senate unanimously approved its first senator for the semester at Sunday’s meeting.

SGA Senator resigns, new student organizations approved

October 27, 2020
SGA adjusts FY21 budget due to COVID-19

SGA adjusts FY21 budget due to COVID-19

October 14, 2020
Almost all on-campus police reports went down between 2018 and 2019, except arrests related to weapons and arson reports, according to the 2020 Annual Safety and Security Report. 

2020 annual Clery report shows decrease in on-campus crime 

October 8, 2020
SGA Senate The Student Government Association Senate unanimously approved its first senator for the semester at Sunday’s meeting.

SGA Senate elects deputy treasurer, cabinet members give reports

October 6, 2020
SGA Senate The Student Government Association Senate unanimously approved its first senator for the semester at Sunday’s meeting.

SGA discusses budget cuts, dissolving directorships

September 15, 2020
DeKalb County UNITES holds first webinar to help businesses

DeKalb County UNITES holds first webinar to help businesses

April 6, 2020
Financial resources made available to those with debt amid pandemic

Financial resources made available to those with debt amid pandemic

March 30, 2020
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