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InFocus: How transparent is NIU with program prioritization?

By Northern Star staff | June 22, 2015

Angela PaganIn regards to transparency with program prioritization I would give NIU a C+.I feel when the program started there was an intention to be clear about how this process would improve NIU overall; however as the process has gone on getting more...

Blackboard should be alternative to printing

By Angela Pagan | April 26, 2015

Professors should start using Blackboard for all assignments since the printing subsidy will disappear after next academic year.Students are currently given $7 for printing each semester and will be allocated this for one more academic year. The decision...

Organization must be made to clean campus

By Angela Pagan | April 22, 2015

Students should make it a priority to create an organization dedicated to cleaning up as snow melts around campus and trash becomes visible.With the weather improving students can be seen walking around campus and enjoying the fact that it is not negative...

Students must take advantage of grants

By Angela Pagan | April 5, 2015

Students are underutilizing scholarship opportunities and need to take advantage of financial aid since it may be diminished due to budget cuts.NIU President Doug Baker said more than 4,000 students who rely on financial aid could be negatively affected...

Attendance policy should be lenient for emergencies

By Angela Pagan | March 22, 2015

Professors should be more lenient with their individual attendance policies so students’ grades won’t suffer if they have to miss class for an emergency.Since NIU does not have a set attendance policy, professors should be more understanding toward...

InFocus: What do you think of the MyNIU app?

By Northern Star Staff | March 18, 2015

Mohammed Taha FaridiI always thought MyNIU should have a smartphone app.The app functions well: You can do all the work you did on the MyNIU website. It’s simple and easy to use. It’s also a relief for iPhone and Android users who can now do more...