Some of our students join the staff of the Northern Star , which is consistently rated in the top 20 of the nation's 103 daily college newspapers. The Star was a 1998-99 finalist for the prestigious Pacemaker Award, bestowed by the Associated College Press and the Newspaper Association of America Foundation. Finally, the Department of Communication is home to NIU Forensics. This is one of the oldest student organizations on campus. It consists of both debate and individual events.
Any undergraduate is welcome to participate.
Forensics provides a practical laboratory experience for anyone wishing to hone skills in advocacy, public speaking, and oral interpretation. Ours is one of the finest programs in the country, with a long tradition of national recognition and success. B.A. students must also fulfill the core competency requirement in mathematics. Required for the B.S. degree. For all 200-level electives, consult your adviser or the Articulation Handbook.