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WiFi issues cause campus-wide problems, students and teachers say poor connection affects learning

By Taher Zeitoun | October 7, 2018

DeKALB — Complaints regarding the university’s WiFi performance and consistency have been brought to light through voices of students and teachers.NIU provides wired and wireless connections for all buildings except for the Holmes Student Center....

Discover partners with NIU to create code_orange program

By Taher Zeitoun | October 7, 2018

DeKALB — NIU officials introduced its partnership with Discover Tuesday by unveiling the code_orange program space, which can be found in the lower level of the Founders Memorial Library.The word “code” refers to the focus on software development...

Study spots needed

By Makenzie Meadows | February 12, 2018

NIU should open up library hours to give students who aren’t business majors an open space to study. The only college at NIU that has a place to study 24/7 is the College of Business’ Barsema Hall.The College of Business is nationally recognized and...

The prizes (above) include two foldable chairs, NIU gear like T-shirts and food gift certificates.

Student wins the Northern Star Scavenger Hunt

By Northern Star staff | September 28, 2016

The prizes (above) include two foldable chairs, NIU gear like T-shirts and food gift certificates.

Stress-Free Events For Finals

By Jay Ibarra | May 9, 2016

Tackling final exams is stressful, but there are many resources on campus to help you de-stress like going to one of NIU’s planned events, visiting therapy dogs or coloring.“Don’t Stress the Test”The NIU Honor House will host a “Don’t Stress...

Coloring to Calm to provide stress relief opportunity

By Northern Star staff | May 6, 2016

Founders Memorial Library will host it’s Coloring to Calm from 7:30 a.m. to midnight Monday through Friday on the first floor.Coloring to Calm is an event dedicated to provide free coloring supplies for students who can take a break from studying to...

Police Report: April 15-17

April 25, 2016

The following was taken directly from the NIU Police Department. Anyone mentioned is presumed innocent until proved guilty in a court of law. The NIU Police Department provides police reports online at niu.edu/publicsafety/.April 151. At 8:55 p.m. April...

Library closes due to possible fire alarm malfunction

By Northern Star staff | April 3, 2016

Founders Memorial Library has been closed the rest of today and until 7:30 a.m. Monday due to the suspicion of a malfunctioning fire alarm system sensor.At about 2:50 p.m., a fire alarm went off but firefighters were not able to locate evidence of a fire...

Pass: Library waives late fees for donations, Fail: Rate of homeless NIU students rises

By Angela Pagan | November 30, 2015

Pass:The Founders Memorial Library is running a new and beautiful can drive with a twist. Food for Fines runs now until Dec. 18. Students who have outstanding library fines can lower or even eliminate their balance by donating canned goods. Each canned...

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