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Students walk past the south end of Douglas Hall monday.

Douglas to be gone by end of September

By Keith Hernandez | August 27, 2014

The Environmental Health and Safety Department oversaw the completion of asbestos removal from Douglas Hall’s four wings Monday, allowing for further abatement of the material in the building’s central core.Bill Nicklas, vice president of Operations...

In Focus: What projects do you want to see done before the fall?

By Northern Star Staff | July 13, 2014

Kevin BarteltThe sexual assault prevention task force should have transparent goals by the start of the school year.It’s great news that the school is taking a stand against sexual assault. Although the task force is new, the members should be open...

Douglas’ end means program must move

By Rhea Riley | May 1, 2014

After 40 years, the Foreign Language Residence Program will be forced to relocate due to the deconstruction of Douglas Hall over the summer.RelocationIn the fall, FLRP will occupy the entire fifth floor in New Residence Hall West.FLRP occupies the entire...

Alumnus Brian Lanners, of Carol Stream, 30, shares memories of when he lived in Douglas Hall, Sunday afternoon at the Douglas Hall farewell event in the Douglas Hall Cafeteria. Douglas Hall will be deconstructed in the summer.

Alumni bid farewell to Douglas Hall

By Shikha Duttyal | April 28, 2014

Alumni, staff, faculty and residents of Douglas Hall were invited to its final closing and farewell ceremony Sunday.More than 70 people came for the ceremony, which took place at the Douglas Hall A/B cafeteria. A final gathering of former and current...

Alumni invited to Douglas goodbye

By Northern Star Staff | April 16, 2014

Alumni are invited to Douglas Hall’s closing ceremony on April 27. The hall will be demolished this summer.The ceremony includes a 4 p.m. reception in the Douglas Hall cafeteria, a 5 p.m. tour and a 5:30 to 7 p.m. dinner and farewell address.Scrapbooks...

Editorial: Master Plan’s goals too idealistic

By Northern Star Editorial Board | April 7, 2014

NIU’s ambitions are more than its means when it comes to the Master Plan Thesis.The Master Plan Thesis is a series of objectives — remove Stevenson and Douglas, close Normal Road to car traffic, have food trucks visit every Friday in the fall, etc....

Editorial: Prioritize needs of commuters

By Northern Star Editorial Board | April 1, 2014

With commuter students a significant part of NIU’s population, issues pertaining to commuting should be among the university’s top priorities.Commuter students often have problems parking with the limited amount of parking lots on campus. Commuters...

5 ways to replace Douglas

By Anthony Szudarski | March 31, 2014

What does NIU need now that a beloved residence hall is slated for demolition?As a former resident of Douglas Hall, I’ve thought of a few ideas that might be more beneficial to the campus than the plan of extending Lucinda Avenue.No. 1: A Giant Huskie...

Cherilyn Murer, Board of Trustees member, talks about the importance of using art in the process of bettering campus life on March 27. 

Master Plan set to move ahead with board’s OK

By Lark Lewis | March 30, 2014

The Board of Trustees voted to demolish Douglas Hall, extend Lucinda Avenue and plant 2,018 trees by the fall semester as the first part of a campus renovation at Thursday’s meeting.NIU President Doug Baker’s consultant, Ron Walters, presented the...

NIU women, your mom rock

By Ariel Owens | March 30, 2014

It wouldn’t be right to end Women’s History Month without shining a light on a couple wonderful women on campus and reminding you your mom is awesome. Here are some women worthy of your appreciation.No. 1: Sabrina Hull, senior community leadership...

Douglas Hall to be demolished

By Carlos Galvez | March 26, 2014

Before the fall semester, Douglas Hall will be demolished and students will have to look to other residence halls for housing.The closing of Douglas Hall is a part of NIU President Doug Baker’s Master Plan Thesis, designed to create a new campus, said...

Pass/Fail: Candidates’ info easily accessible, Douglas Hall not opening next fall

By Danny Cozzi | March 23, 2014

Pass: Candidates’ info easily accessibleIf you’re frantic to decide on who to vote for in the Student Association executive elections this week, worry no more.You can do a quick search for candidates’ information on the SA website. So, instead of...