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Attendance policy should be lenient for emergencies

By Angela Pagan | March 22, 2015

Professors should be more lenient with their individual attendance policies so students’ grades won’t suffer if they have to miss class for an emergency.Since NIU does not have a set attendance policy, professors should be more understanding toward...

Letter shows NIU’s pension worries

Letter shows NIU’s pension worries

By Gavin Weaver | April 30, 2014

Alan Rosenbaum, University Council executive secretary, receives an award from NIU President Doug Baker during his last University Council appearance as executive secretary Wednesday in the Sky Room of the Holmes Student Center. University Council approved a draft statement addressing NIU’s pension worries.

Editorial: Student grievance policy: Vote yes, but amend

By Northern Star Editorial Board | April 1, 2014

A student grievance procedure has been discussed for more than 10 years. Today, it is time to end that discussion with a vote to initiate the policy into the bylaws of NIU.But, certain amendments to the policy must be made to ensure it is truly just for...