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Tevion Albert, first-year pre-physcial therapy major (from left), Chris Babicz first-year accounting major and Kellyanne Critzer first-year elementary education major wait in a long line of students Tuesday at New Hall Dining. 

Dining hall hours disappoint

By Kurt Bitting | September 8, 2019

When students returned to the dining halls for the fall semester, they found they no longer had around-the-clock access to affordable meals. While dining hall hours have been adjusted since first being limited, the reduced hours of operation create a...

The ‘king’ of NIU takes his leave

By Lindsey Salvatelli | March 19, 2018

Board of Trustees member Bob Boey has moved onto another job: retirement.Boey has held many positions on the Board of Trustees and within its committees since 1996, including chairperson from 1997 to 1999.Boey has contributed his leadership to many construction...

Officials cut dining guest passes

By Morgan Fink | September 21, 2017

DeKALB — After a three year stretch, campus dining hall guest passes have been removed from student meal plans because of low usage and high costs.Students with meal plans were given 10 guest passes to use each semester beginning during the 2013-2014...

NIU Housing and Dining to hold Back to the Future special dinner

By Northern Star staff | March 10, 2016

Editor's note: The original version of this article did not include the day of the event.NIU Housing and Dining will collaborate with the Dietetic Internship Program will hold a Back to the Future themed dinner.The dinner will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today...

Student Trustee Paul Julion discusses a recommendation approved by the Board of Trustees, which aims to enhance cellphone signals on campus in “dead areas,” such as New Residence Hall and DuSable Hall, Sunday night at the Student Association Senate meeting in the Holmes Student Center, Sky Room. 

Senate supports interfaith space

By Margaret Maka | November 23, 2014

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...

Students need more bike racks

By Gina Lorusso | October 16, 2013

As the cooling weather continues, many students will stubbornly carry on with their bike rides throughout NIU.But with so many bikers out and about, and so little space to properly lock their bikes up on racks, many bikes are being hooked up to trees,...

New Residence Hall begins week of events with kickball game

By Kia Clair | February 4, 2013

The New Residence Hall plan for February activities and fun has officially begun. Residents from New Hall and other residents on campus came together to play kickball and hang out from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday night in the Chick Evans Field House. Nearly...

New Residence Hall to host February events

By Jessi Haish | January 23, 2013

Several events will be hosted by the New Residence Hall in February. NIU Housing & Dining will host “Kickoff to Infinity!” from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Feb. 4. A kickball game with trivia will be played in the Chick Evans Field House. University Honors...

New Residence Hall opens its doors to community members for tours

By Erin Kolb | November 14, 2012

Students and community members were invited to the New Residence Hall Complex Wednesday for a grand opening event, where visitors could get tours from community advisers. Lindsey Myers, assistant director of marketing and publications for Housing and...

NIU to host tour of New Residence Hall Wednesday

By Northern Star Staff | November 12, 2012

NIU will open the doors of the New Residence Hall Complex to the community this Wednesday, according to NIU Today. Alumni and people in the community will be able to take a tour of the new residence hall. According to NIU Today, Connie Storey, complex...

Blotter 9/22-9/24

By Northern Star Staff | September 25, 2012

Sept. 22, 2012 At 4:43 p.m., an officer was sent to the Music Building in regard to a theft report. Upon arrival, the officer met with the complainant and took a report. This case is administratively closed due to a lack of leads. Sept. 23, 2012 At 2:20...