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Joseph Ndu

Joseph Ndu, News Reporter

Joseph Ndu is a junior at NIU majoring in art science. Outside of the Star, he enjoys drawing and creative writing.

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The Student Government Association's Senate sits at its meeting on Friday. At the meeting, the senate elected three new members and codified several procedures. (Joseph Ndu | Northern Star)

SGA elects 3 new senate members

By Joseph Ndu, News Reporter
September 14, 2025
(From left) Administrative Assistant Pat Erickson, University Council President Benjamin Creed and Executive Vice President and Provost Laurie Elish-Piper sit at the council table during a University Council meeting. The University Council discussed increased enrollment and updates to the new budget for Fiscal Year 2026 in their Wednesday meeting. (Joseph Ndu | Northern Star)

University Council discusses enrollment surge and budget updates

By Joseph Ndu, News Reporter
September 10, 2025
The Student Government Association sign hangs on a wall located in the Holmes Student Center ground floor in the OASIS space. SGA held elections for new and incumbent office holders in cabinet positions at its first meeting of the semester Friday. (Northern Star file photo)

SGA elects cabinet, office of the speaker members for coming semester

By Joseph Ndu, News Reporter
September 7, 2025
Altgeld Hall sits during cloudy weather. Faculty Senate formally endorsed a national statement in support of higher education in the face of federal funding cuts at its first meeting of the semester on Wednesday in Altgeld Hall. (Northern Star File Photo)

Faculty Senate endorses national statement in support of higher education

By Joseph Ndu, News Reporter
September 4, 2025
The Board of Trustees sits at their meeting on March 20. The construction of two new buildings and energy improvement investments at NIU were presented at the first Board of Trustees meeting of the semester on Thursday. (Naomi Kelly | Northern Star)

Trustees provided updates on 2 major NIU construction projects

By Joseph Ndu, News Reporter
September 1, 2025
Senator Eddie Guerrero (from left), Senator Paul Samsonek and Chairperson Bino Rosales sit at a table on October 27, 2024, during a Student Government Association meeting in the Holmes Student Center Sky Room. SGA will have its first meeting on Aug. 29. (Ethan Rodriguez | Northern Star)

SGA plans to cut bureaucracy, increase student connections this year

By Joseph Ndu, News Reporter
August 27, 2025
NIU's University Council is pictured at its meeting on April 2. University Council discussed the reinstating of NIU international student visas by the Trump administration and updates regarding the proposed redesign of Normal Road at its meeting Wednesday. (Grace Kilbreath | Northern Star)

University council discusses student visas, construction at recent meeting

By Joseph Ndu, Senior News Reporter
May 1, 2025
John Acardo, senior associate vice president and chief human resources officer, speaks during the Faculty Senate meeting on Nov. 21. The faculty senate discussed concerns around budget implementation and NIU’s commitment to its international students at the last meeting of the semester on Wednesday. .

NIU reaffirms support for international students, promises access to free legal services

By Joseph Ndu, Senior News Reporter
April 24, 2025
A basketball sits on the court of a large stadium.

NIU hosts basketball tournament for juvenile youths as part of rehabilitative sports initiative

By Joseph Ndu, Senior News Reporter
April 22, 2025
The second story windows of Lowden Hall reflect the blue sky and tree branches on a sunny afternoon. (Northern Star File Photo)

Human Resource Services moving to new location

By Joseph Ndu, Senior News Reporter
April 22, 2025
The Illinois State Capitol is pictured on a clear day. NIU President Lisa Freeman, along with Gov. JB Pritzker and a large delegation of business, government and civic leaders, attended a trade mission in Mexico City from March 30 to April 2 to represent NIU economic interests and relations with Mexico. (Devin Oommen | Northern Star)

NIU President Lisa Freeman represents NIU at a trade mission in Mexico

By Joseph Ndu, Senior News Reporter
April 13, 2025
Laurie Elish Piper provides an update to the University Council about the university’s efforts to trim its budget deficit. According to Elish Piper, NIU is not the only university reigning in its spending. (Grace Kilbreath | Northern Star)

NIU vice president addresses concerns around student visas, budget implementation

By Joseph Ndu, Senior News Reporter
April 3, 2025
Candidates for DeKalb’s mayoral election sit at a candidate forum on March 9. Candidates shared responses to a survey sent to them by the Northern Star. (Courtesy of Daniel VanTilburg)

Meet the candidates for DeKalb’s mayoral election

By Devin Oommen and Joseph Ndu
April 1, 2025
A photo shows the faculty senate meeting on Wednesday. Mark Van Wienen presented what the changes in language for sabbaticals represent. (Joseph Ndu | Northern Star)

NIU officials outline changes to budget process at Faculty Senate

By Joseph Ndu, News Reporter
March 27, 2025
A businesswoman gives a presentation on AI. NIU launched a new artificial intelligence digital marketing course intended to help students entering the digital marketing field without pursuing a full degree. (Getty Images)

NIU launches AI digital marketing course

By Joseph Ndu, Senior News Reporter
March 19, 2025
Members of the DeKalb City Council sit at the city council meeting on Sept. 23, 2024. The city council discussed the installation of new electric vehicle chargers at their meeting on Monday. (Northern Star file photo)

City makes progress on electric vehicle friendliness

By Joseph Ndu, Senior News Reporter
March 17, 2025
Rows of lettuce, kale and other greens at Anderson Hall are grown as a part of the Edible Campus program. Common Table in DeKalb will offer free meals for the community. (Northern Star File Photo)

Common Table DeKalb provides free meals for the community

By Joseph Ndu, Senior News Reporter
February 28, 2025
Tiffany Puckett speaks at the University Council Meeting Wednesday. Puckett updated the council on Illinois Board of Higher Education activities and pending legislation that would affect higher education institutions. (Joseph Ndu | Northern Star)

University Council reestablishes resources space and budget committee

By Joseph Ndu, Senior News Reporter
February 27, 2025
A photo shows the DeKalb city council at its meeting Monday. The city proposed changes to bus routes that would reduce the number of stops on some lines. (Joseph Ndu | Northern Star)

Changes to bus route proposed at city council meeting

By Joseph Ndu, Senior News Reporter
February 26, 2025
Emily McKee draws names for faculty to be on the student grievance panel for the 2025-26 academic year. The Faculty Senate met Wednesday and discussed possible expansion of non-tenured faculty roles. (Joseph Ndu | Northern Star)

University plans to offer instructors longer contracts, more responsibilities

By Joseph Ndu, Senior News Reporter
February 20, 2025
Senator Bino Rosales and Ivory Rucker, former SGA chairperson, sit at a table during an SGA meeting on Oct. 20, 2024. At the student government’s meeting on Friday, the senate voted to remove Rosales as a result of communication and attendance issues. (Ethan Rodriguez | Northern Star)

SGA removes senator for lack of communication and absences

By Austin Lamb and Joseph Ndu
February 19, 2025
A photo shows a team of volunteers planting trees in the forest. NIU was awarded $475,000 to plant 450 trees over the next 4 years. (Getty Images)

Morton Arboretum awards $475,000 to NIU for tree planting initiative

By Joseph Ndu, Senior News Reporter
February 12, 2025
A photo shows a young woman weighing herbal cannabis on a scale. Illinois cannabis sales exceeded $2 billion in 2024. (Getty Images)

Illinois cannabis sales exceeded $2 billion in 2024

By Joseph Ndu, Senior News Reporter
February 12, 2025
Members of the DeKalb City Council sit at the city council meeting on Sept. 23. The city council discussed limiting the number of tobacco stores allowed in DeKalb at its meeting Monday. (Northern Star file photo)

City discusses limiting tobacco stores in DeKalb

By Joseph Ndu, Senior News Reporter
February 11, 2025
A photo shows a young university student feeling surprise and excited celebrating her success with her laptop on bed. Rockford Promise scholarships will now be available to select Rock Valley College transfer students. (Getty Images)

Rockford promise scholarships now available to Rock Valley College transfers

By Joseph Ndu, Senior News Reporter
February 4, 2025
A photo shows Chief Financial Officer George Middlemist speaking at a University Council meeting Wednesday. At the meeting, the council discussed plans to achieve a balanced budget. (Katie Follmer | Northern Star)

University Council discusses plans to achieve a balanced budget

By Joseph Ndu, Senior News Reporter
January 30, 2025
The city of DeKalb met on Monday to discuss topics including funding of social programs. Community members raised concerns about a recently announced program for police to patrol city buses. (City of DeKalb Youtube)

DeKalb community voices concerns over police presence on buses

By Joseph Ndu, Senior News Reporter
January 28, 2025
John Acardo, senior associate vice president and chief human resources officer, speaks during the Faculty Senate meeting on Nov. 21. The faculty senate discussed concerns around budget implementation and NIU’s commitment to its international students at the last meeting of the semester on Wednesday. .

Faculty senate raises questions about NIU football’s move to Mountain West

By Joseph Ndu
January 23, 2025
An image shows an envelope with a hook through it in front of a laptop. Hundreds of emails were compromised during NIU’s fall 2024 finals week. (Just_Super via Getty Images)

Hundreds of emails compromised during fall ‘24 finals week

By Joseph Ndu, Senior News Reporter
January 17, 2025
The DeKalb city council takes a photo at its Jan. 13 meeting with residents of buildings affected in the Dec. 22 Hillcrest apartment fire and community members who were involved in the aid process. (Joseph Ndu | Northern Star)

DeKalb residents voice fears of second Trump administration

By Joseph Ndu, Senior News Reporter
January 14, 2025
Lori York, a K9 Police Officer at the NIU Police department, pets Izzy who is her K9 dog. York spoke to the Northern Star about her role as an NIU Police Officer and K9 handler. (Courtesy of Darren Mitchell)

Lori York K9 officer profile

By Joseph Ndu, News Reporter
December 5, 2024
John Volgi (left), division head for Career and Technical Education from Wheeling High School and sophomore industrial and systems engineering major Matthew Vanderwater talk about NIU Supermileage visiting Wheeling High School. NIU Supermileage is a student-led organization that aims to build the most fuel-efficient vehicle and competes against other universities from several countries. (Ethan Rodriguez | Northern Star)

College of Engineering and Engineering Technology hosts second annual showcase

By Joseph Ndu, News Reporter
November 18, 2024
A group of NIU students paint canvases at the Night at Holmes: Homecoming Edition event which occurred Thursday. Night at Holmes was one of the many events that occurred throughout Homecoming Week. (Joseph Ndu | Northern Star)

Night at Holmes and Smores N’ More events closed out Homecoming Week

By Joseph Ndu and Abel Naranjo
October 20, 2024
A graphic depicts the Braven logo, "UNIV 301," a sign that says "Enroll," two people talking, an outstretched hand and a resume. Enrollment in UNIV 301 has decreased since 2022. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

Enrollment in Braven class has decreased since 2022

By Joseph Ndu, News Reporter
October 15, 2024
Reise Speller, a senior electrical engineering major, writes a message to put on the “What would you say to someone who is struggling” message board next to the NIU letters in MLK Commons. The Send Silence Packing event organized by Active Minds consisted of resources to show people are not alone in their struggles. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Send Silence Packing event remembers lives lost to suicide

By Joseph Ndu, News Reporter
October 10, 2024
An employer from Genesis One talks to students at the All-Majors Internship and Job Fair held Wednesday in the Convocation Center. Free items such as water bottles, stress balls and snacks were given away at the Job Fair. (Ro Hong | Northern Star)

NIU hosts annual career fair in Convocation Center

By Joseph Ndu, News Reporter
October 2, 2024
Robert Brinkmann, dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, and Paul Kassel, dean of the College of Visual and Performing Arts cheer after they cut the ribbon on the middle sculpture at the Stevens Building. The Stevens Sculpture dedication event occurred at 11 a.m. on Thursday. (Katherine Follmer | Northern Star)

Stevens Building hosts sculpture dedication event

By Joseph Ndu, News Reporter
September 26, 2024
The sculpture "The Tribesmen, The Hero, and The Light" sits outside the Stevens Building on a sunny Friday afternoon. The sculpture was finished in September. (Sam Dion | Northern Star)

Stevens Building unveils new sculpture

By Joseph Ndu, News Reporter
September 16, 2024
Senior psychology major Ashley Gonzalez plays a game at the Voluntary Action Center booth to win a prize Wednesday at the Involvement Fair. The Voluntary Action Center of Northern Illinois offers Meals on Wheels and delivers lunch to senior citizens. (Ethan Rodriguez | Northern Star)

2024 Involvement Fair highlights student organizations

By Gray Edelstein and Joseph Ndu
September 4, 2024
A group of students walk around to different tables at the Campus Meets Community event. The Fall 2024 Involvement Fair will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday in MLK Commons and the Campus Meets Community event will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday in MLK Commons. (Northern Star File Photo)

Annual Involvement Fair to be hosted at MLK Commons

By Gray Edelstein and Joseph Ndu
September 2, 2024
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