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The closed Sandella’s Flatbread Cafe sits empty with high top tables in front in the lobby of DuSable Hall. Sandella’s is projected to reopen under a new name in 2023. (Nyla Owens | Northern Star)

What’s Up With: Sandella’s in DuSable?

By Joseph Howerton, Video Editor | March 2, 2023

Editor’s note: This piece is part of  an investigative news series called “What’s Up With?” You can fill out the form for potential coverage of a topic here. DeKALB – The Sandella’s Flatbread Cafe in DuSable Hall has been closed since...

DuSable Hall is home to multiple types of humanities classes and is located on the west side of campus. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

What’s Up With: DuSable’s disrepair?

By Joseph Howerton, Video Editor | February 28, 2023

Editor's note: This piece is part of  an investigative news series called "What's Up With?" You can fill out the form for potential coverage of a topic here. DeKALB – Plans are underway to renovate NIU campus buildings including Watson Hall and...

University to receive funding for anniversary projects

By Dan Doren, News Reporter | January 30, 2020

DeKALB — Eight university projects, selected by committee as part of a competitive process, will receive grant funding in celebration of NIU’s 125th anniversary.The eight projects were chosen based on how effectively they would increase awareness...

Asking students about their interest in Donald Trump impeachment trial

By Kennedy Jones | January 24, 2020

The Senate impeachment trial of President Donald Trump has now entered its fifth day according National Public Radio. Several students in DuSable Hall were asked if they had been following the impeachment trial and what their thoughts are on the subject....

Upcoming events: week of Oct. 7

Upcoming events: week of Oct. 7

By Northern Star Staff | October 6, 2019

MondayBoard of Trustees Professor Seminar: Ross Powell, Board of Trustees professor of geology and environmental geosciences, will give a seminar on NIU’s research into climate change 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Holmes Student Center, Capitol Room....

Campus dining locations phase out cash purchases

By Ashley Dwy | September 11, 2019

DeKALB — Some campus locations have stopped accepting cash payments within the last few years to reduce cash errors and shortages at certain retail dining services.Specific satellite locations, like Sandella’s Café at DuSable Hall, the Three Sons...

SA hopes to double voter turnout in upcoming elections

SA hopes to double voter turnout in upcoming elections

By Kierra Frazier | March 18, 2019

DeKALB — The Student Association is looking to double voter turnout in this year’s elections. Students are being advised to vote in this upcoming SA election at the end of March because SA leaders said it affects them in more ways than they think. SA...

Fill in the blank: My favorite spot on campus is…

By Northern Star Perspective Staff | January 31, 2019

Ashley Hines | Contributor... DuSable HallBeing a political science major, almost all of my classes the last two semesters have been in DuSable Hall. The building is the closest building to my dorm, which inherently makes it superior to any other building....

Dining halls need to offer more fresh options

By Chris Grask | September 23, 2018

Campus dining is falling short when it comes to offering fresh and diverse options for NIU students due to budget restrictions. While new restaurants and more culinary options has been presented in recent years, the limited amount of fresh options has...

Corn and Chicken will be served in Dusable Hall from 11 to 2 p.m. today as part of a fundraiser for the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers and B.R.O.T.H.E.R.S.

SHPE to sell chicken and corn today

By Northern Star staff | September 7, 2016

Corn and Chicken will be served in Dusable Hall from 11 to 2 p.m. today as part of a fundraiser for the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers and B.R.O.T.H.E.R.S.