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The entrance to Patterson Hall West. Rises to room and board fees were among the changes voted for approval by the Board of Trustees. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

Fees for housing, graduation, student support to rise

By Joseph Howerton, Video Editor | February 19, 2023

DeKALB – Starting the fiscal year of 2024, July 2023, room and board fees for Neptune Hall, Gilbert Hall, Grant Towers, Stevenson Towers and Patterson Hall will increase by $200, and room and board fees for Northern View will increase by $100. Increased...

Junior nursing student Quinita Johnson waits Tuesday to check in students at Stevenson South Towers.

Campus security needs updates

By Payton Higgins | September 18, 2019

Campus security proved its capabilities Sept. 7 with the arrest of Cinque C. Simmons, of Chicago. Simmons was a student at NIU until Sept. 7 when he was arrested at Huskie Stadium and charged with the possession of a firearm without a firearm owner’s...

Gun violence prompts NIU response

By Jessie Kern | November 2, 2017

DeKALB — The recent spark in gun-related incidents on and around campus inspired a second community meeting during which students, campus officials and local law enforcement addressed safety concerns and initiatives.NIU employees including acting President...

Arrests made for aggravated assault at Stevenson Towers

Arrests made for aggravated assault at Stevenson Towers

By Northern Star Staff | October 27, 2017

NIU Police Department officials arrested and charged two non-NIU-affiliated men in connection to an aggravated assault that occurred at the Stevenson Towers Oct. 26.Brian K. Allen and Isaiah R. Rucker fled the scene after the incident but are now in custody...

“Behind the Lyrics” event on April 27

By Northern Star staff | April 20, 2016

For Sexual Assault Awareness month, Affirmative Action and Equity Compliance will host an event part of the Real Talk series called "Behind the Lyrics" from 7-9 p.m. April 27 in Stevenson Towers South, Room 185.At the event, attendees will discuss...

Student group seeks performers, models

By Deanna Frances | August 27, 2015

DeKalb | The Dramatic Studios production company is looking for passionate artists as it prepares for auditions this weekend.The Dramatic Studios is an organization on campus that offers lessons on singing, dancing, modeling, acting and art, as well as...

Douglas Hall torn down to make way for Lucinda Avenue extension

By Satta Kendor | January 12, 2015

The ramped-up deconstruction of Douglas Hall during winter break was the first step in extending Lucinda Avenue.The deconstruction is part of NIU President Doug Baker’s Master Plan Thesis, an outline of ideas to improve campus. The extension of Lucinda...

Editorial: Master Plan’s goals too idealistic

By Northern Star Editorial Board | April 7, 2014

NIU’s ambitions are more than its means when it comes to the Master Plan Thesis.The Master Plan Thesis is a series of objectives — remove Stevenson and Douglas, close Normal Road to car traffic, have food trucks visit every Friday in the fall, etc....

Campus Blotter 8/31

By Northern Star Staff | September 4, 2012

The following was taken directly from the University Police. Anyone mentioned is presumed innocent until proved guilty in a court of law. The University Police Department provides police reports on the Web at finfacil.niu.edu/PublicSafety. Aug. 31, 2012...

Residence hall accomodations for students with disabilities are good, need some improvement

By Felix Sarver | April 30, 2012

For a student with a disability like Zack Olson, the residence halls could improve on some issues, but they do provide good accommodations overall. “It is an issue from a disability rights perspective, but it’s not a huge issue,” Olson said. Olson,...

Dorms offer summer living accommodations for students

By Christopher Gibbs | July 18, 2011

DeKALB | Erin Holman works in DeKalb over the summer, leading high school students across campus as a mentor for the Upper Bound program. Her commute to work is short; she also lives on campus.Holman, senior family studies major, is one of about 140 students...