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Center for Black Studies, 621 W. Lincoln Highway, functions to advocate for Black students at NIU and the DeKalb community and serves as a supportive space to students, according to its website. The center can be reached at CenterBlackStudies@niu.edu or at 815-753-1709.

Supportive spaces available to teach students to manage “difficult situations”

By Northern Star staff | November 23, 2016

DeKALB | NIU has supportive spaces on campus through its resource centers such as the Center for Black Studies, among others, where students can learn to manage "difficult situations."Some supportive spaces on campus include the Asian American Center,...

Students should skip on wearing offensive costumes this Halloween

By Brooklynn Harper | October 20, 2016

Halloween is a night where students should pay more attention to who their costumes may be mocking and offending. While dressing up can be fun, this holiday is not an excuse to poke fun at real life struggles.Many students do not see the harm in their...

This gender-neutral bathroom is located in the basement of Neptune North. NIU is working on a draft for the inclusion of more gender-neutral restrooms on campus.

NIU looking to implement gender-neutral bathrooms

By Ashley Morse | April 4, 2016

This gender-neutral bathroom is located in the basement of Neptune North. NIU is working on a draft for the inclusion of more gender-neutral restrooms on campus.

GSRC to hold What’s HerStory discussion

By Northern Star staff | March 10, 2016

The Gender and Sexuality Resource Center will hold a discussion of HerStory in honor of Women’s History Month 11:30 a.m. Thursday at 105 Normal Road.HerStory is a web series by Jen Richards, according to a flier. Special guests will include Z Nicolazzo...

Column: “This is what a feminist looks like” not for everyone

By Faith Mellethin | March 2, 2016

March 1 marks the beginning of Women's History Month, a very important part of American History. I watched several friends post pictures wearing the 'This is What a Feminist Looks Like' sticker that they received from the Center for the Study of Women,...

GSRC to hold #ThankanNIUWoman event

By Northern Star staff | March 1, 2016

The Gender and Sexuality Resource Center will hold a campaign in honor of Women’s History month to promote the impact that women have had on campus and in the lives of individuals, according to an NIU news release.Those that would like to support a...

Gender and Sexuality Resource Center to hold Clothing Expo

By Northern Star staff | September 23, 2015

The Gender and Sexuality Resource Center is inviting all students to attend its annual Clothing Expo on Wednesday. The Clothing Expo will allow students to pick out free gently used and professional clothing. Another giveaway will be held in the spring...

Ally Program to begin training

By Northern Star staff | September 3, 2015

Registration is open for Ally Program training, which is set to begin next week.The Ally Program offers a network of individuals who provide a welcoming and supportive environment for LGBTQ students through the creation of LGBTQ-friendly events and resources,...

Gender and Sexuality Resource Center holds yoga events at Rec

By Northern Star staff | April 22, 2015

The Gender and Sexuality Resource Center will hold a Yoga for Everybody event 7-8 p.m. Wednesday and again April 29 and May 6 at the Recreation Center, Activity Room 2.The event on Wednesday will be for those who identify as men. The event on April 29...

Pride Dinner to be held April 24

By Northern Star staff | April 7, 2015

The 21st Pride Dinner is 6 p.m. April 24 in the Holmes Student Center, Capital Room.The winners of the Eychaner Award will be announced at the celebration. The award is given to a student and faculty or staff member who "honor and celebrate the goal of...

Ally Awards ceremony to be held Wednesday

By Northern Star staff | April 2, 2015

The Gender and Sexuality Resource Center will hold a ceremony honoring the recipients of its Ally Award on Wednesday.The award is given to those who have "done something positive for or on behalf of the LGBT community," according to the resource center's...