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Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

NIU Chief of Police candidate John Vinson was the Chief of Police at the University of Washington during a time that saw the department the subject of an external investigation. The department is also facing a civil suit alleging a culture of racism during and after Vinson's departure in 2019. (Cliff DesPeaux & Jordan Pickett | The Daily)

Police Chief candidate’s former department subject of external investigation

By Wes Sanderson, Editor-in-Chief | December 1, 2021

DeKALB— Prior to his time at Indiana University, NIU Chief of Police candidate John Vinson served 10 years at the University of Washington in Seattle. Vinson served at Washington during a time that saw the department not just receive triple accreditation...

'Red flag warning': NIU Foundation invests nearly $7 million in fossil fuels

‘Red flag warning’: NIU Foundation invests nearly $7 million in fossil fuels

By Kierra Frazier, Managing Editor | December 1, 2021

DeKALB – Within the NIU Foundation’s top 16 investments – worth $2 million or more – in its $95.6 million endowment fund, an estimated 13% is invested in fossil fuel stocks. The Foundation’s top investments, amounting to $52.6 million...

John Vinson was named the final candidate in NIU's search for a permanent Chief of Police. Vinson currently serves as the director of strategic planning and accredidation at Indiana University and served as the Chief of Police at the University of Washington from 2009 to 2016.

Indiana University director named final NIU Police Chief candidate

By Wes Sanderson, Editor-in-Chief | November 30, 2021

DeKALB— With 25 years of experience in public administration and safety, John Vinson was named as the final applicant for the open NIU Chief of Police position. The current director of strategic planning and accreditation at Indiana University, Vinson...

Chicago Police Commander Roderick Robinson was named the second of three NIU Chief of Police finalists.

Chicago Police Commander named second police chief finalist

By Wes Sanderson, Editor-in-Chief | November 27, 2021
Roderick Robinson was named the second of three candidates for the available NIU Chief of Police position.
Interim NIU Chief of Police Darren Mitchell will speak to the NIU community Monday about his goals for the NIU Police Department if named the next chief of the department. Mitchell has been a member the NIU Police Department since 2000.

NIU Interim Chief of Police named a finalist for permanent position

By Wes Sanderson, Editor-in-Chief | November 24, 2021

DeKALB — NIU announced the name of the first candidate for the open NIU Chief of Police position Wednesday as Interim Chief of Police Darren Mitchell. Mitchell is a graduate of NIU and joined the NIU Police Department in January of 2000 as a patrol...

Freshman quarterback Ethan Hampton rushes in the first half of NIU's 42-21 loss to Western Michigan on Nov. 23. Hampton passed for only 23 yards in his first collegiate start, filling in for an injured junior quarterback Rocky Lombardi.

Huskies lose to Broncos without starting passer

By James Krause, Sports Editor | November 24, 2021

DeKALB — Without starting junior quarterback Rocky Lombardi, the Huskies struggled to get in rhythm in their 42-21 regular season finale loss to the Western Michigan University Broncos on Tuesday. Head coach Thomas Hammock started freshman quarterback...

An NIU police car parked on campus. NIU Police Chief Darren Mitchell is set to create a 3 year strategic plan.

Open forums scheduled for 3 NIU Police Chief finalists

By Wes Sanderson, Editor-in-Chief | November 22, 2021
NIU will be holding open forums for its three potential candidates for the chief of police position that opened back in April.
Senior forward Miguel Maynez Jr. (right) deflects the ball away from Pittsburgh junior defenseman Mohammad Abualadi in NIU's 5-2 loss to the Panthers on Nov. 21.

Huskies’ season ends in Pittsburgh

By Noah Silver, Sports Reporter | November 21, 2021

DeKALB — NIU’s season came to an end Sunday as an overwhelming offensive performance by the fifth-seeded University of Pittsburgh Panthers led to a commanding 5-2 win over the Huskies.  "I'm really proud of my team," NIU head coach Ryan Swan said...

Sophomore midfielder Diego Maynez loads up for a shot on goal during Thursdays 2-1 victory over Oakland in the first-round of the NCAA College Cup. Maynez scored both of the Huskies goals in the contest.

Huskies leave Golden Grizzlies seeing Red

By Noah Silver, Sports Reporter | November 18, 2021

DeKALB — Sophomore midfielder Diego Maynez scored two goals for NIU as the Huskies outlasted the Oakland University Golden Grizzlies 2-1, advancing to the second-round of the NCAA College Cup. “We are delighted to be through to the next round,”...

COVID-freshman linebacker Jaden Dolphin wraps up Buffalo junior quarterback Matt Myers for a sack during NIU's 33-27 victory over the Bulls on Nov. 17 in Buffalo, New York.

Huskies clinch MAC West in OT

By James Krause, Sports Editor | November 18, 2021

At a glance Ratkovich scores two touchdowns, game-winner in overtime Defense capitalizes on botch Buffalo snap Huskies secure spot in Mid-American Conference Championship Game in Detroit DeKALB — The Huskies beat the University at...

After a Business Insider article was released depicting Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy as having "rough" sexual encounters, the online media organization could be on thin ice with the public going forward. (Madeline Schuster | Northern Star)

Editorial: Portnoy should be out of bowl festivities

By Northern Star Editorial Board | November 17, 2021
The upcoming Barstool Sports Arizona Bowl has a cloud of uncertainty looming over thanks to Barstool founder Dave Portnoy.
Senior forward Miguel Maynez Jr. takes the ball on the attack against Georiga State University during Sunday's MAC Championship game in DeKalb. Maynez scored the tying goal in the second-half of NIU 2-1 2OT victory against the Panthers.

Markanich lifts NIU to MAC Tournament Title

By Noah Silver, Sports Reporter | November 14, 2021

  DeKALB — Double overtime heroics by senior forward Nick Markanich led the NIU men’s soccer team to a 2-1 win over the Georgia State University Panthers to win the Mid-American Conference championship for the first time since 2011. "It...

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