Students go to college to plan for the future, and after graduation, all students should have equal opportunities for a good career, even those with disabilities.Only 18.7 percent of people with a physical or mental disability were employed in 2017, contrasting...
Senators dressed in Halloween costumes listened to speakers during the Student Association Senate meeting Sunday in the Holmes Student Center Sky room.
More women than ever are running for office this midterm season, and this “Pink Wave” is an encouraging sign women may be one step closer to achieving equal representation in Congress, regardless of political party.In 2017 a number of women’s issues...
With midterm elections approaching and recent polarizing activity in government, the Northern Star Editorial Board implores readers to begin educating themselves on the current composition of those in elected bodies.Midterm election voting is held Nov....
DeKALB — The Student Association Senate filled two senator positions and opened discussions for the Annie Glidden North Corridor Revitalization Plan in its weekly meeting Sunday.Tristan Martin, speaker of the Senate, led parliamentary procedure in electing...
The Student Association Senate filled the occupancies of several positions and passed a major bill in Sunday’s meeting at the Regency Room of the Holmes Student Center.Tristan Martin, Speaker of the Senate, led parliamentary procedure in electing three...
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...
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...
Jacon Michnick, DeKalb economic development planner, spoke about student involvement within living situations throughout town at the Student Association meeting Sunday.
Even after trailing in the projected polls on Election Day, President-elect Donald Trump was able to win more than the necessary 270 electoral votes by flipping swing states. Wisconsin, Pennsylvania and Texas, originally projected to be “blue” states, were key wins in his victory to become president over Secretary Hillary Clinton.
Correction: The Northern Star mistakenly reported the human diversity requirement would require students to obtain one credit in a human diversity course. However, students would be required to take a three credit hour course.DeKALB | A bill that requires...
Senator Greg Shinderman asks Senator-at-Large Garrett Culligan about Culligan’s ability to perform well as a senator while still being an athlete on the soccer team during a Student Association Senate meeting 5 p.m. Sunday at Holmes Student Center, Sky Room. Culligan’s main platform is bridging a gap between students and student-athletes at NIU.
