Editor’s note: This article is part of an investigative news series called “What’s Up With?” Fill out the form for potential coverage of a topic here. DeKALB – NIU is in the process of shutting down and removing all of the emergency call...

Editor’s note: This piece is part of  an investigative news series called “What’s Up With?” Fill out the form for potential coverage of a topic here. DeKALB – Students are stuck with 60-year-old elevators in Stevenson Towers with renovations...

DeKALB – NIU found itself conflicted beginning the 2020 school year at the height of the pandemic: How would in-person classes work? With the risk of COVID-19, mask mandates were already a general precaution, but the airborne risk of the coronavirus...

Editor’s note: This piece is part of  an investigative news series called “What’s Up With?” You can fill out the form for potential coverage of a topic here. DeKALB – The Sandella’s Flatbread Cafe in DuSable Hall has been closed since...

Editor's note: This piece is part of  an investigative news series called "What's Up With?" You can fill out the form for potential coverage of a topic here. DeKALB – Plans are underway to renovate NIU campus buildings including Watson Hall and...

Editor's note: This piece is part of an investigative news series, "What's Up With?" You can fill out a form for potential coverage in the series here. DeKALB – Students recently received emails from the National Society of Leadership and Success...

Editor's note: This story is a part of the "What's Up With?" series. To submit a question for the Northern Star to see, fill out the form here. DeKALB – A quartet of towers stand resolute between the West Lagoon and Central Park. Grant Towers are...

Editor’s note: This piece is the first story in the Northern Star’s new series: “What’s Up With?” You can fill out a submission form here for potential coverage. On an ordinary day, the College Grind, a cafe in the Holmes Student Center,...