Students deserve to know reasons for SA Budget differential

Published Wednesday, May 7, 2008

Most people enjoy knowing precisely how their money is used. When you pay for groceries or...

Student body needs to know reason for CAB president-elect's dismissal

Published Tuesday, April 29, 2008

A breakdown in the system. Voting took place for the CAB executive office elections late last...

University response to recent threats was appropriate

Published Friday, April 25, 2008

NIU is experiencing a part of history that many wish never took place. Dating back from the...

SA Senate disappoints with consistently low attendance

Published Monday, April 21, 2008

The Student Association has a unique view on prior commitments: When you don’t want to do...

No place like Oklahoma for University Police

Published Wednesday, April 16, 2008

The NIU Police on Monday shared some of the lessons learned from dealing with the Feb. 14...

Bill may have reduced gun violence opportunities

Published Friday, April 11, 2008

It’s disappointing that State Rep. Bob Pritchard voted against House Bill 4393 on Wednesday....

Moving of memorial boards necessary to move on

Published Monday, March 31, 2008

Moving on is an inevitable part of the grieving process. The eight memorial boards erected to...

Student body, government fail each other

Published Thursday, March 27, 2008

Clearly, we need a new system for selecting our student representatives. It’s obvious that...

Students need to use the voice for which they petitioned

Published Friday, March 21, 2008

It seems it only takes about three weeks for students to lose interest in their causes. ...

Soulja Boy concert disrespects Women's History Month

Published Wednesday, March 19, 2008

March is Women’s History Month and what better way is there to celebrate such an occasion than...

NIU back on right track with Cole Hall

Published Wednesday, March 5, 2008

No one imagined NIU students and faculty would be completely left out of the decision on what to...

Consider wisely how to spend your rebate

Published Thursday, February 14, 2008

It’s not every day you receive “free” money in the mail, but you will starting in May if...

Thanks for nothing: An open letter to Jon Bon Jovi

Published Tuesday, February 12, 2008

On behalf of NIU students, the Northern Star editorial board would like to thank you for visiting...

CNN can't offer coverage of most important elections

Published Friday, February 8, 2008

CNN sold its Super Tuesday coverage as the 40 hours of politics. While the statement was true,...

Laesch best bet for 14th district

Published Friday, February 1, 2008

There is only one candidate on the democratic ticket for the 14th district primary election on...

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