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2-1-1 line to assist students

By Jessie Kern | September 7, 2017

TRENDING

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A photo shows a team of volunteers planting trees in the forest. NIU was awarded $475,000 to plant 450 trees over the next 4 years. (Getty Images)

Morton Arboretum awards $475,000 to NIU for tree planting initiative

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The Hopkins Park pool is pictured while closed for construction. The DeKalb Park District authorized IHC Construction to begin major renovations for the pool this summer. (Northern Star File Photo)

DeKalb Park District approves new outdoor swimming facility at Hopkins Park

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A campus police vehicle is pictured in an NIU parking lot. Crimes such as aggravated assault and theft were reported in April's crime log. (Northern Star File Photo)

NIU crime log, April 2025

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NIU baseball head coach Ryan Copeland speaks at an NIU Athletics press conference in the spring. Heading into Year 3 at the helm, Copeland sports and overall record of 42-66 as the Huskies' head coach. (Edison Miller | Northern Star)

NIU Baseball sees resurgence under Copeland’s leadership

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A pride flag is held high in the air during LA Pride in the Park festival at Los Angeles State Historic Park. Due to the ongoing attacks of Queer and Trans rights in America by the Trump administration Pride Month has become even more necessary. (AP Photo | Chris Pizzello)

The importance of Pride Month

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