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Congress rightly defends school funding from DeVos

Congress rightly defends school funding from DeVos

By Editorial Board | April 12, 2018

The Northern Star Editorial Board applauds the decision made by the U.S. House of Representatives to reject a proposal for educational funding made by Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos.On March 21, DeVos and President Donald Trump proposed the most recent...

Steve Lekkas, DeKalb Police Department Patrol Division commander speaks at a December forum on the opioid epidemic in DeKalb.

DeKalb PD brings hope to opioid epidemic

By Batul Cutlerywala | April 5, 2018

Steve Lekkas, DeKalb Police Department Patrol Division commander speaks at a December forum on the opioid epidemic in DeKalb.

Physical Plant's flood cleanup applauded I want to congratulate and thank the staff of the NIU Physical Plant for all they have done and are continuing to do in the aftermath of campus flooding. They have been working around the clock to get all classrooms and office space on campus ready for the start of classes. The Art Building was particularly hard-hit, and the crews are continuing their efforts to ready the classrooms for later this week. I am deeply humbled by their dedication and tireless efforts. My hat's off to all involved in the massive cleanup effort. Rich Holly Acting director, School of Art

Letter to the Editor: Congrats to You Matter NIU ticket

By Braden Astorga-Rollins | April 2, 2018

Polls are in. Though we are disappointed that Moving Forward NIU did not win this year’s Student Association Election, we would like to extend our sincere congratulations to You Matter NIU for being voted in as next year’s executive branch. Congratulations...

Letter to The Editor

Letter to The Editor: NIU needs better MAC players

By Don Lass | March 26, 2018

Believe it or not, I graduated in 1968, with a BS in marketing. I am also a basketball fan despite being ancient – I’m 71 years old. I simply have not figured out why NIU cannot find a basketball coach who can recruit players that are competitive...

Rec center fees unfair to students

By Editorial Board | March 1, 2018

 The benefits given to students at the Recreation Center, compared to non-student members, are not acceptable.Non-student members, such as faculty, retirees, community members and dependents, can purchase the Fitwell Membership for an annual cost of...

NIU closes campus Friday, anticipates heavy snow

By Northern Star Staff | February 8, 2018

DeKALB — The university will be closed Friday in anticipation of a snow storm expected to hit the DeKalb area.NIU announced all classes will be canceled for the day, and all offices will be closed, according to a Thursday NIU announcement. Events during...

Courtesy NIU Media Services

NIU to host Power of the Pack

By Northern Star Staff | February 7, 2018

Courtesy NIU Media Services

NIU continues to advocate for undocumented students

By James Krause | February 5, 2018

DeKALB — NIU is working to assist students that are part of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program with a month remaining before its expiration deadline.The deadline for legislation that would continue to allow renewals of legal status for...

‘Watch list’ response subpar

By Northern Star Editorial Board | February 1, 2018

NIU has once again damaged trust between administration and the student population by automatically adding certain groups to a "watch list" without notifying them. The Editorial Board recommends the administration address the issue more openly with students,...

NIU President Lisa Freeman speaks during a Board of Trustee meeting Dec. 11, 2017.

Board approves fee reductions, freezes tuition

By Batul Cutlerywala | December 11, 2017

Acting President Lisa Freeman speaks during a Board of Trustee meeting Thursday. The Finance, Facilities and Operations Committee voted to freeze student tuition.

NIU Police commander Joseph Przybyla speaks at a STEM Cafe event Tuesday at Fatty’s Pub and Grill, 1312 W. Lincoln Highway, regarding the opioid epidemic impacting the community. 

Panel discusses opioid epidemic

By Michael Urbanec | December 7, 2017

NIU Police commander Joseph Przybyla speaks at a STEM Cafe event Tuesday at Fatty’s Pub and Grill, 1312 W. Lincoln Highway, regarding the opioid epidemic impacting the community.