With room self selection under way, the Northern Star will be looking at what each residence hall has to offer. Check out the next several issues to read about what hall will fit you best. Neptune Hall is located in the center of campus, closest to the...
The following was taken directly from the University Police. Anyone mentioned is presumed innocent until proved guilty in a court of law. The University Police Department provides police reports on the Web at finfacil.niu.edu/PublicSafety. Friday •...
For the second year in a row, the state of Illinois owes NIU money. A lot of money. The state's debt to NIU of $77 million is worse than its debt at this time last year, according to a Jan. 25 Committee on Resources, Space, and Budgets Report. NIU President...
I am so frustrated with the parking situation here on campus for employees. We pay an exorbitant amount each year for the privilege of parking to work here for what is, for many of us civil service workers, short of a living wage. I understand that allocation...
DeKalb | At 3 p.m. on Monday NIU will have a presentation of wreaths at the Forward, Together Forward Memorial Garden outside Cole Hall. The event will be a time to remember those lost in the Feb. 14, 2008 shootings of five NIU students. Those wishing...
DeKalb | With Valentine's Day falling on a Monday, some may find trouble planning something special because of school or work. For those not wanting a traditional Valentine's Day date, there are other options. This year, from 5 to 8 p.m., White Castle,...
Fraternities are just not for me. In my time at NIU, I have never once considered joining one. Sure, a lot of people see them as a way to make new friends, have fun or get more out of their college experience, but I just do not see the appeal. I have...
DeKalb | Students, faculty and staff are invited to provide information regarding the annual Ombudsman review through March 1, according to an NIU press release. The NIU University Affairs Committee of the University Council will conduct the review of...
DeKALB | William P. Curl has been indicted for the murder of NIU student Antinette "Toni" Keller. Bill Engerman, DeKalb County first assistant state's attorney, said that Curl was indicted by a grand jury on five counts of first degree murder, one count...
On Monday, I tried to do my homework numerous times throughout the day. Unfortunately, as I am sure you all know, the Internet would not cooperate. My browser wouldn't load and I couldn't open Blackboard and pull up the discussion questions I needed to...
The Black Student Union (BSU) has pledged their support for the petition to increase ethnically diverse faculty at NIU, created through BSU member Sarah Theodore-Young. "The petition was an idea I developed after speaking with a group of friends about...
