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Northern Star

NIU wide receiver Tyrice Richie (3) catches a pass over Georgia Tech defensive back Wesley Walker (13) during the first half of the Huskies 22-21 victory over Georgia Tech on Sept. 4, 2021, in Atlanta.

Huskies rally to upset Georgia Tech

By James Krause, Sports Editor | September 5, 2021

ATLANTA — On the catch that put NIU ahead by the eventual final score of 22-21 over the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Saturday night, redshirt senior wide receiver Tyrice Richie was telling everyone he knew he caught it. “I was just telling everyone...

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A clinician uses a syringe to inject a  COVD-19 vaccine into a patient.

Editorial: NIU’s soft approach for vaccinations disappoints

By Northern Star Editorial Board | September 1, 2021

Last week, the university announced that students who received a personal exemption while COVID-19 vaccinations were under Emergency Use Authorization status are now required to get vaccinated – but they have until Nov. 1 to do so.  The lax three-month...

Former Huskies Jordan Less, has advanced to the first stage of Korn Ferry Tour Q-School after finishing his college golf career in May.

Former Huskie one step closer to the PGA Korn Ferry Tour

By Wes Sanderson, Editor-in-Chief | August 28, 2021

DeKALB— Four months ago, former NIU men’s golf captain Jordan Less was reflecting on a putt that cost him the MAC individual golf championship. Today he’s preparing for the first stage of Korn Ferry Tour qualifying.  Less posted a 9-under, T-12...

Gov. J.B. Pritzker speaks at NIU on Aug. 2, 2021. (Rich Hein/Chicago Sun-Times | Associated Press )

Pritzker orders statewide mask mandate, vaccines for college students, employees

By Northern Star Staff | August 26, 2021

DeKALB — Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Thursday a statewide mask mandate, effective Monday, for all residents two and older to slow the spread of the coronavirus. The mandate will require all residents, regardless of vaccination status, to wear a...

Molly Holmes, director of the Gender and Sexuality Resource Center emphasized the importance of learning about and supporting trans identities and the experiences of trans people as a part of the NIU community. 

Editorial: Transgender athletes deserve equality

By Northern Star Editorial Board | August 26, 2021

The Canadian Women’s Soccer team didn’t just make history by claiming their first-ever Olympic gold medal defeating Sweden in a shootout on Aug. 6. One athlete, Canada’s starting midfielder, solidified their Olympic history. Their name is Quinn,...

Students interact with different student organizations Sunday during the 2019 involvement fair in MLK Commons.

Student orgs expect rise in involvement

By Ashley Dwy, News Editor | August 25, 2021

Student involvement at NIU wasn't the same for the last year and a half due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and as a result, many student organizations saw a decrease in membership.  There were about 332 organizations registered to Huskie Link before April...

DeKalb mayor Cohen Barnes at the Aug. 23 City Council meeting.

City Council hires Stantec Architecture to assess site for new transit facility

By Elisa Reamer, News Reporter | August 24, 2021

DeKALB — DeKalb City Council passed a resolution 7-0 Monday to hire Stantec Architecture Inc. for $264,000 to assess and plan for a maintenance and transit facility after a similar resolution failed in April.  Mayor Cohen Barnes said Dresser Road...

NIU will require COVID-19 vaccines for on-campus students.

Students with COVID-19 personal exemption now required to get vaccinated

By Northern Star Staff | August 23, 2021

DeKALB – NIU students who received a personal exemption while COVID-19 vaccinations were under Emergency Use Authorization status will now be required to get vaccinated, according to a Monday university statement.  The requirement comes after the...

A sign of Fatty's Pub &Grill.

DeKalb nightlife remains vibrant

By Brandon Montemayor, Lifestyle writer | August 23, 2021

DeKALB — Nightlife in DeKalb on paper might seem lackluster, however, with anything from sports bars, movie theaters and karaoke nights, it's safe to say that there is more than what meets the eye when it comes to spending a night out in “Barb City.”  Take...

Robin's Nest Bookshoppe is located at 218 E. Lincoln Highway.

New businesses emerge in wake of COVID-19

By Greg Gancarz, News Reporter | August 19, 2021

DeKALB – In addition to the losses of several local businesses since the outbreak of COVID-19, DeKalb has also seen new businesses emerge while others have changed locations completely. One frequent haunt of NIU students that is no longer where most...

Kerry Ferris, president of the tenured faculty union, and Keith Nyquist, president of the non-tenured faculty union, thank NIU employees for rallying on Friday.

COVID-19 safety agreement finalized between faculty, administration

By Northern Star Staff | August 17, 2021

DeKALB — Faculty members will be able to pivot to remote learning if the COVID-19 positivity rate on campus reaches or exceeds 8% following a mutual health and safety agreement between faculty and administration finalized Sunday. The agreement also...

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