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University faculty and staff enjoyed food and conversation with colleagues Thursday during the President's Holiday Appreciation Gathering in Altgeld Hall.

Freeman hosts President’s Holiday Appreciation Gathering for faculty and staff

By Samanta Echevarria | December 2, 2018

University faculty and staff enjoyed food and conversation with colleagues Thursday during the President's Holiday Appreciation Gathering in Altgeld Hall.

Freeman and team to host Holiday open house Thursday

By Northern Star Staff | November 28, 2018

DeKALB — NIU administrators will be hosting the President’s Holiday Appreciation Gathering, featuring desserts and music by the NIU Jazzlet.The event will take place from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Thursday in the Altgeld Auditorium. NIU President Lisa Freeman...

NIU Athletics announces new strategic plan

By Northern Star Staff | November 28, 2018

NIU’s athletic department announced their strategic plan for 2018-2021 Nov. 16, outlining how they will move forward with improvements to university athletics.This is its second three-year plan, and it is based on four pillars: student-athlete experience,...

Coach contract process flawed

Coach contract process flawed

By Northern Star Editorial Board | November 7, 2018

The Northern Star Editorial Board believes Sean T. Frazier, Associate Vice President and Director of Athletics, should not be allowed to sign off on contract negotiations without the consent of the Board of Trustees.This statement comes following the...

NIU President Lisa Freeman sits with students to get acquainted with them Monday during Pizza with the Presidents in the Holmes Student Center.

Freeman and SA President get to know student needs

By Kierra Frazier | November 7, 2018

NIU President Lisa Freeman sits with students to get acquainted with them Monday during Pizza with the Presidents in the Holmes Student Center.

Trevor Noah comes to Convocation Center

By Northern Star Staff | November 7, 2018

DeKALB — “The Daily Show” host Trevor Noah is bringing his political satire and sly wit to NIU 7 p.m. Saturday at the Convocation Center.Trevor Noah took over hosting “The Daily Show” from comedian Jon Stewart in 2014 after Stewart retired....

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Halloween: More than simply dressing up

By Maddie Barrett | October 31, 2018

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CHANCE Program celebrates 50 years

By Fathima Siddiqui | October 22, 2018

DeKALB — The McKinley “Deacon” Davis CHANCE Program is celebrating 50 years of providing opportunities to students in higher education.The College Help and Assistance Necessary for College Education [CHANCE] Program was a vision of the sixth NIU...

Katy Whitelaw, a member of the Presidential Commission on Persons with Disabilities, discussed topics about students with disabilities Thursday in Atgeld Hall.

Presidential Commission on Persons with Disabilities discuss the importance of people-first language

By Kierra Frazier | October 21, 2018

Katy Whitelaw, a member of the Presidential Commission on Persons with Disabilities, discussed topics about students with disabilities Thursday in Atgeld Hall.

"Sex in the Dark" event helps educate students

“Sex in the Dark” event helps educate students

By Lisa Lillianstrom | October 21, 2018

NIU Housing hosted  Sex In The Dark Oct. 16 in the New Orleans Room located in Stevenson North Residence Hall to promote sex education among students.The event was informative and needed, as there may be some college students who don’t have knowledge...