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Students and parents unload cars and fill carts with items along the curb of Stevenson Hall. NIU fraternities and sororities volunteered to help new students have a smooth transition into the dorms Wednesday afternoon. (Ryanne Sandifer | Northern Star)

NIU students move into residence halls

By Emily Beebe, News Editor | August 25, 2024

DeKALB – From Aug. 21 through Aug. 25, NIU students moved into the residence halls while enjoying the weather prior to the start of the fall semester. Cars were lined up outside of the various residence halls as students unloaded their belongings...

Freshman computer science major Sebastian Santellanes removes groceries from the trunk of his family’s car before placing them into a cart with other items Monday next to Stevenson Towers. Temperatures at Stevenson Towers were minus 4 degrees Monday afternoon. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Students face frigid move-in

By Sean Reed, Photo Editor | January 15, 2024

DeKALB – Subzero temperatures swept across Northern Illinois over the weekend as students returned to campus. Students hauled their possessions in carts over snow-covered curbs and icy sidewalks during the four day move-in weekend.

Campus residents recount Move In Day

This past Thursday morning a sea of red-shirted student volunteers swarmed residence halls in order to help move students into their rooms. The Stevenson Hall elevators were crammed with parents and new students ready to start or continue their college...