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Student mothers have plentiful resources at NIU

Student mothers have plentiful resources at NIU

By Lisa Lillianstrom | September 26, 2018

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...

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No Car on Campus? No Problem!

By Sarah LaLond | September 20, 2018

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Get Involved on Campus!

By Ashley Hines | August 30, 2018

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Start Your Semester Strong at the Writing Center

By Mackenzi Butson | August 28, 2018

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Bus services expect 2018 fee and route updates

By Jessie Kern | July 30, 2018

DEKALB - Bus route changes and lower fare rates are being considered in DeKalb.The DeKalb Sycamore Area Transport Study [DSATS], Voluntary Action Center [VAC], DeKalb transportation staff, NIU staff and Transdev staff have been working towards altering...

Fareed Haque playing Charango in his office at the NIU Music Building on Tuesday 5/1

NIU gem to walk new path

By Batul Cutlerywala | May 3, 2018

Fareed Haque playing Charango in his office at the NIU Music Building on Tuesday 5/1

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.

NIU needs loss prevention plan

By Editorial Board | April 5, 2018

The Northern Star Editorial Board considers NIU’s recent mismanagement of equipment a poor reflection on the administration as a whole, especially during a time when it’s requesting additional state funding. It is imperative the administration takes...

Judge Waller: NIU must pay lawyer fees

By Lindsey Salvatelli | April 2, 2018

DeKALB — Misty Haji-Sheikh, graduate student at large, has been awarded lawyer costs and fees in a suit she filed against NIU.Haji-Sheikh requested DeKalb County Judge Bradley Waller award her $83,118.89 in court costs and lawyer fees for the lawsuit...

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...