Katy Whitelaw, a member of the Presidential Commission on Persons with Disabilities, discussed topics about students with disabilities Thursday in Atgeld Hall.
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...
DeKALB - The University Council met Wednesday to share student responses on the impact of the events held throughout the week.NIU has joined the Illinois Innovation Network to create the Northern Illinois Center for Community Sustainability, NICCS, which...
Timothy Killeen, University of Illinois System president, addresses the crowd Tuesday, in announcing the Illinois Innovation Network's partnership with NIU in the Barsema Alumni and Visitors Center.
By Northern Star Editorial Board
| October 10, 2018
The Northern Star Editorial Board feels the hearings and election of Justice Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court perpetuate rape culture, the belittling of sex crimes as a result of societal attitudes about gender and sexuality.President Donald Trump...
When it comes to feeling safe on campus, students want to know what is going on so they can keep an eye out for unsafe situations, which is why safety bulletins are necessary and should be sent out more often.The NIU Police Department sends bulletins...
Of the many clubs on campus, the NIU Educators Club is one that provides members with valuable skills and connections that will aid them through their lives. When members graduate from NIU, they will be in one of the most noble professions which is constantly...
Being a mother and a student can be challenging, but NIU has resources to help student parents succeed in reaching their goals.One resource available to all mothers is lactation stations. These stations are located around the campus and are private rooms...
The Board of Trustees unanimously voted Acting President Lisa Freeman as the thirteenth president of NIU, making her the first female president in university history.The appointment was made during a Board of Trustees Special Meeting Thursday, with an...
The Student Association Senate filled vacancies of primary directors and other key positions during its meeting Sunday.Tristan Martin, Speaker of the senate, led parliamentary procedure in electing six individuals to take on new roles in SA. “We have...
