DeKALB — The state has begun to release funds for NIU's capital budget, following an announcement from Gov. J.B. Pritzker.The state has released more than $22 million for NIU to move forward on building two new facilities in its capital budget, according...

The faculty in the department of mathematics want to do their best to help Huskie students succeed, so they’re now offering free tutoring for students from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday in DuSable Hall, Room 326. “The tutoring center provides...

Getting kicked, shaken, pushed around, and having money shoved in your nostril (money slot) is probably not something you want to experience every day. This is an average day for Morty, the Founder’s Memorial Library vending machine. “It’s not easy,...

My decision to attend NIU was influenced by three factors: location, cost and reputation. After four years at NIU I have found other aspects more important. Reflecting on what has been important to me as a student, four factors come to mind: atmosphere,...

Have you ever used a restroom in Reavis or DuSable?If you have, you may have noticed that the accommodations are far from ideal: broken stalls, unexpected odors and cramped spaces. DuSable doesn't fare much better. Compare these buildings to others, like...

If you wish the day had 26 hours instead of 24, the answer to gaining some extra minutes might be studying in NIU's academic buildings. Follow the Northern Star through its weekly installment of the best places to study on campus and around DeKalb to...