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Northern Star

University lacks transparency, should have external review

By Editorial Board | August 27, 2012

If we can be bold enough to quote President Barack Obama, “Government should be transparent.” The Editorial Board of the Northern Star believes this statement applies to NIU, not just because it is a state university, but because, ethically, it should...

NIU investigation into coffee fund continues

By Felix Sarver and Kelly Bauer | August 27, 2012

NIU’s investigation into the “coffee fund” continues. On Aug. 3, the Daily Chronicle reported the alleged existence of a coffee fund. Bill Kunkel, head of transportation at the DeKalb Iron and Metal Company (DIMCO), told the Daily Chronicle several...

NIU announces administrative changes in Finance & Facilities

By Kelly Bauer | August 2, 2012

According to a press release, Eddie Williams, NIU executive vice president for business and finance and chief of operations, has announced administrative changes within the department. Jeffrey Daurer will now oversee the NIU Physical Plant, including...

Senior psychology major Natalie Herzog prepares a footlong sub
at the Subway located in the Holmes Student Center Monday
evening.

NIU finds ways to provide services, jobs

By Felix Sarver | September 19, 2011

Fast food and coffee shops are usually better provided by the university than by popular restaurants like McDonald's or Starbucks, NIU officials say. NIU worked with McDonald's, Pepsi and Subway in the past, said Eddie Williams, executive vice president...

Union president voices concerns at BOT meeting

By David Matz and Allyson Martin | December 2, 2010

DeKAlb- At Thursday morning's Board of Trustees meeting Darlene Seilheimer, union president for American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 963 Building Services, voiced her concerns regarding their negotiations with the...

ROTC students participate in a 21 gun salute during Veterans Day Ceremony on Thursday outside of Altgeld Hall.

NIU honors veterans with ceremony

By Ryan Griesmeyer and Shaun Zinck | November 11, 2010

From Nov. 2008 to Aug. 2009 NIU student Sgt. Dallas Full was stationed in Afghanistan for the Ill. Army National Guard. Every year, Nov. 11 is reserved to honor military men and women like Full who have served the country during wartime. NIU held its...