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Student mothers have plentiful resources at NIU

Student mothers have plentiful resources at NIU

By Lisa Lillianstrom | September 26, 2018

Being a mother and a student can be challenging, but NIU has resources to help student parents succeed in reaching their goals.One resource available to all mothers is lactation stations. These stations are located around the campus and are private rooms...

Student center to renovate

By Clarissa Hinshaw | December 5, 2016

DeKALB | Renovations of the Holmes Student Center’s first floor are projected to begin during the fall 2017 semester.The student center serves as a hub for NIU community members that features places to study, dining, shopping, a hotel and event facilities,...

Students destress before finals

Students destress before finals

By Xavier Ortega | December 1, 2016

Students visit the Campus Life Building and do a little but of unwinding at an event hosted by the Honors Department called "Don't Stress the Test." This event included petting Mission, coloring, and mingling with other students.

Stress-Free Events For Finals

By Jay Ibarra | May 9, 2016

Tackling final exams is stressful, but there are many resources on campus to help you de-stress like going to one of NIU’s planned events, visiting therapy dogs or coloring.“Don’t Stress the Test”The NIU Honor House will host a “Don’t Stress...

History of the Week: Campus Life Building dedication marked with time capsule

By Northern Star staff | March 2, 2016

Students and faculty filled the Campus Life Building on March 2, 1995, to dedicate and celebrate a dream that began in 1985. "This is an important occasion for the university. A dream was established 10 years ago [from 1995] for the services of student...

Students: Involve yourself in future

By Alexander Martin | October 29, 2014

Student representation is an integral piece of the NIU shared governance system. Our system allows for a great amount of student participation in all decision making bodies; unfortunately, students are not taking full advantage of these opportunities.Major...

Editorial: Master Plan needs plan for funding

By Northern Star Editorial Board | March 25, 2014

As NIU administrators gather ideas for the Master Plan Thesis’ finances, they should stress raising funds through student enrollment and fees instead of private donations and state funding.The Master Plan Thesis is an initiative to revitalize the campus...

Workshops held to shape futures

By Northern Star Staff | January 27, 2014

Free lunch and free advice is being delivered through a series of educational and informational workshops by the Office of Student Academic Success.The workshops will help students with improving their resumes, finding internships, managing their time,...

SA director applications due Friday

By Northern Star Staff | October 17, 2013

Applications for Student Association directors are due Friday.

The new SA President will decide on the directors on April 6.

Students can meet with directors if they want more information about the position or others in Campus Life Building Room 180.

Read, reread leases before signing them

By Kim Randall | September 24, 2013

Editor's Note: On Aug. 26, columnist Kim Randall confirmed she had fabricated a quotation attributed to a student in a Sept. 24 column, “Read, reread leases before signing them.”The Northern Star strives for accuracy and treats fabrication as a serious...

Illness more than skin deep

By Hayley Devitt | September 12, 2013

It would be great to have the power to turn invisible. I could mess with people and they’d never know it was me pranking them.As it turns out, it isn’t so fun to have a disease which does exactly that. This week is Invisible Illness Awareness Week,...