Pass:The Student Association has been active in lobbying for a state budget which shows a great deal of leadership.It was a great action to deliver roughly 20,000 letters and postcards to Gov. Bruce Rauner’s office in order to make it clear that the...
The Student Association Senate voted Sunday to support an interfaith space at NIU as part of a collaborative effort between the Senate and Better Together.Better Together, an organization approved by the Senate Nov. 7, is an interfaith association aimed...
Pass: NIU offers help for going smoke-freeThough the Smoke-Free Campus Act won’t be in effect until July 1, a task force is compiling resources to help community members end their smoking habits.NIU administrators have proven they care about the well-being...
Kevin BarteltI have mixed feelings about the campus construction this summer.I’m excited because the bike paths, a renovated Stevens building and removing Douglas are huge steps in renovating the campus. NIU will look noticeably better in the upcoming...
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...
Voting in the upcoming Student Association executive elections is vital to get students’ voices heard.On March 25 and 26 students can vote for candidates running for the positions of president, vice president, treasurer and student trustee. Voting will...
Having proper accessibility is necessary for all students with disabilities to succeed academically in an environment that is comfortable.The Disability Resource Center helps make sure students are able to receive the accommodations they need. According...
It’s time to layer up the sweaters, lock the bikes away and prepare for the winter.When we get into the habit of cuddling up until the winter is over, we sacrifice the healthy everyday activities we do. Of course, there are ways to stay healthy during...
When it comes to taking care of DuSable Hall, it’s everyone’s opportunity and duty. Jeff Daurer, assistant vice president of capital budget and planning, said when university employees, staff or students spot something where a work order is needed...
An emergency roof replacement for Reavis Hall may begin soon, said Lesley Rigg, associate dean for Research and Graduate Affairs, in an email to staff and faculty. The project is expected to begin between noon and 3 p.m. Friday, Rigg said in the email....
NIU has been invaded by monsters from Canada. No, not Justin Bieber—geese. These birds are crazy and they don’t care about the people on campus. I’ve walked by one of these fearless geese on the sidewalk outside DuSable and the bird kept staring...
DuSable Hall is in “serious” trouble. According to a Citation and Notification of Penalty packet assembled and issued by the Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL), DuSable was cited for seven violations, all labeled “serious.” “Serious means that...
