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A cartoon person stands addressing people. On Friday, the Student Government Association will host the State of The Student Government Association. (Northern Star graphic)

Student Government Association to address the student body

By Gabby Crabtree, News Editor | April 25, 2024

DeKALB – The Student Government Association will give the State of Student Government Address on Friday to update students on their progress from the spring 2024 semester. At noon in the Holmes Student Center Capitol Room, SGA leaders  President Olivia...

Four quadrants display symbols associated with four different types of NIU clubs: Student Government Association, Campus Activities Board, Department Clubs and clubs that are just for fun. Which club makes the most impact on campus? (Lucy Atkinson | Northern Star)

Poll: Which NIU club is most impactful?

By Olivia Zapf, Assistant Opinion Editor | April 23, 2024

NIU has a multitude of student organizations; from its chapter of the American Meteorological Society to Circle K International, everyone can find something they can relate to and a group to connect with. Club-based events are constantly occurring on...

Three people stand a podiums gesturing and speaking. SGA on Friday voted against supporting the Indigenous Resource Center petition and Senator Demetri Anastopoulos was dismissed from the senate. (Northern Star graphic)

SGA senate fails to support indigenous resource center petition

By Michael Mollsen, Written Managing Editor | April 22, 2024

DeKALB – At Friday’s Student Government Association senate meeting, the senate failed to support a petition for the founding of an indigenous resource center, while Senator Demetri Anastopoulos was dismissed from the senate. SGA SENATE FAILS TO...

Ja’kobe Jones, a sophomore math education major, sits smiling. Jones was recently elected the Student Government Association president for the 2024-2025 academic year. (Emily Beebe | Northern Star)

Ja’kobe Jones aims to strengthen NIU student relationships

By Emily Beebe, Assistant Editor | April 15, 2024

DeKALB – Ja’kobe Jones, a sophomore math education major, was recently elected as the Student Government Association president for the 2024-2025 academic year. Jones spoke to the Northern Star about his goals for the position. WHAT DO YOU LIKE...

Three people stand at podiums gesturing and speaking. The Student Government Association met on Friday to discuss potential constitutional bills about the Supreme Court and SGA stipends. (Northern Star graphic)

SGA Senate reworks constitutional bill

By Michael Mollsen, Written Managing Editor | April 15, 2024

DeKALB – On Friday, the Student Government Association senate continued to discuss constitutional bills. Two of which, SR55049 and SR55050, were read again and will be voted on at the next SGA senate meeting. BILL TO CLARIFY SELECTION CRITERIA OF SUPREME...

The Student Government Association sign hangs on a wall in the Holmes Student Center in the OASIS pit in 2022. SGA is hosting a special election on Wednesday for 10 open legislative seats. (Northern Star File Photo)

SGA to hold special election

By Gabby Crabtree, News Editor | April 14, 2024

DeKALB – The Student Government Association will host a special election online Wednesday for the 10 open legislative seats. A spot in the College of Education, College of Health and Human Sciences, College of Visual and Performing Arts, College...

Ethan Pesavento, a sophomore operations management and information systems major stands smiling. Pesavento won treasurer for the Student Government Association with 114 votes. (Courtesy of Ethan Pesavento)

Student Government Association Treasurer announced

By Gabby Crabtree, News Editor | April 11, 2024

DeKALB – Ethan Pesavento has been named the 2024-2025 Student Government Association treasurer after a run-off election. Students were allowed to vote from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday at the Holmes Student Center for the runoff election.  Pesavento...

Three people stand at podiums gesturing and speaking. SGA on Friday discussed two potential bills that would adjust the Supreme Court Justice appointment process. (Northern Star graphic)

SGA Senate discussed two new constitutional bills

By Michael Mollsen, Written Managing Editor | April 8, 2024

DeKALB – Following the Student Government Association Senate’s controversial attempt to appoint two new justices last week, two new constitutional bills were read at Friday’s meeting that could impact the process of appointment and selection for...

Three people stand and gesture while talking at podiums. The SGA appointed a new Supreme Court Justice and approved a bill regarding campaign violations at their meeting Friday. (Northern Star graphic)

Election results await SGA Supreme Court decision

By Michael Mollsen, Written Managing Editor | April 1, 2024

DeKALB – At Friday’s SGA senate meeting, Sergeant-At-Arms Niko Bereolos announced that results from the SGA election would remain sealed until all sanctions are ruled upon by the SGA Supreme Court. Currently, there are two appeals pending. The...

Student Government Association Supreme Court Justices Tyler Murray (from left), Elliot Weiskopf and Maximilian Jarmula listen to complainant Ethan Pesaventos remarks Monday. The Court heard Pesaventos complaint of being excluded from the ballot, to which the court ruled in his favor. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

Excluded candidate added to SGA ballot

By Sean Reed, Photo Editor | March 25, 2024

DeKALB – The Student Government Association Supreme Court heard an appeal from a student who claimed he was unfairly excluded from the ballot for the spring SGA election. The justices deliberated for three hours – to the minute – before they reached...

Three people stand at podiums talking and gesturing. SGA on Friday dismissed Anthony Heavens, the director of student life. (Northern Star graphic)

Director Heavens dismissed from SGA

By Michael Mollsen, Written Managing Editor | March 25, 2024

DeKALB — At Friday’s Student Government Association meeting Speaker Cole Hensley announced the dismissal of Anthony Heavens, the director of student life. “That dismissal was purely Olivia’s (President Olivia Newman) decision, but obviously,...

Aidan O’Brien, a junior marketing major and student trustee candidate, stands and addresses the crowd. The Student Government Association held a debate on Thursday for students to get to know the candidates. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

Students go head-to-head during SGA Debate

By Michael Mollsen, Written Managing Editor | March 22, 2024

DeKALB – The Student Government Association held its elections debates from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Carl Sandburg Auditorium where about 100 students attended from various student organizations. Certain candidates noted they have aligned themselves...