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OHANA talks legacy and diversity at recent meeting

By James Krause | February 28, 2018

DeKALB — The Asian American Resource Center hosted their latest OHANA meeting to discuss the legacy left behind by fromer OHANA members.OHANA, meaning family in Hawaiian culture, is a program that tries to empower students to become better leaders in...

Dean of Students addresses Maxient during SA meeting

By Dan McAnally | February 16, 2018

Kelly Wesener Michael, associate vice president of Student Affairs and Dean of Students, speaks about reinvigorating Huskie Pride during a Faculty Senate meeting.

Student Association to host #NoShameCampaign

By Jessie Kern | October 23, 2017

Student Association speaker Christine Wang swears in sophomore nursing major Matthew Pontious and junior finance major Ryan Berg as new SA senators.

Phase 1 of revitalization: Community discusses issues and ideas

By Jessie Kern | September 28, 2017

Members of the DeKalb and NIU community discuss concerns and needs of the community during a Wednesday community meeting for the Annie Glidden North Revitalization Plan. This meeting is part of phase one of the initiative.

EDITORIAL | Consistent community feedback needed in presidential search

By Editorial Board | August 31, 2017

The Northern Star Editorial Board would like to commend the Board of Trustees on the preliminary steps it has taken in the search for NIU’s next president; we also ask the Trustees take these steps even further and learn from past mistakes.In the past,...

Student Association Senate election revote needed

By Northern Star staff | March 31, 2017

Opposing ticket contests results

By Northern Star Staff | March 30, 2017

SA candidate breakdown: A Better NIU ticket

By Morgan Fink | March 20, 2017

SA’s motion to dismiss denied

By Keith Hernandez | February 16, 2017

DeKALB — A motion to dismiss a lawsuit against the Student Association Senate alleging an Open Meetings Act violation was denied Friday, continuing an almost year-long legal dispute.Judge Bradley Waller of the 23rd Judicial Circuit Court allowed proceedings...

Resource center gains SA support

By Julia Martinez | November 21, 2016

DeKALB | Asian American Resource Center officials plan to take their resolution for better resources and funding to the Board of Trustees after getting support from the Student Association.The Asian American Resource Center was placed in what the members...

SA moves to dismiss former Senator’s suit

By Northern Star staff | November 17, 2016

Leon Kincaid, former Student Association Senator, speaks during a Veterans’ Day ceremony Nov. 11, 2014, at a flagpole near Altgeld Hall.

SA President encourages inclusiveness on campus

By Courtesy Student Association's Facebook | November 16, 2016

SA is addressing inclusiveness through its campaign called #ThisIsOurAmerica. Students are encouraged to take a selfie and share their story of when they were a victim or witnessed discrimination or acceptance. Political science major Moriah Tyler participated by writing how others identify her as "black girl" and assume she can dance well and explain slang such as "nappy," according to her Facebook post.

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OHANA talks legacy and diversity at recent meeting

Dean of Students addresses Maxient during SA meeting

Student Association to host #NoShameCampaign

Phase 1 of revitalization: Community discusses issues and ideas

EDITORIAL | Consistent community feedback needed in presidential search

Student Association Senate election revote needed

Opposing ticket contests results

SA candidate breakdown: A Better NIU ticket

SA’s motion to dismiss denied

Resource center gains SA support

SA moves to dismiss former Senator’s suit

SA President encourages inclusiveness on campus

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