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Desks in DuSable Hall are socially distanced and marked by tape on the ground.

NIU plans to hold 70% of fall classes face-to-face

By Kierra Frazier | March 17, 2021

DeKALB – NIU announced Wednesday that it plans to offer primarily face-to-face classes and student support services, increased capacity for housing, social activities, athletics and events for the fall 2021 semester, according to a Wednesday email from...

NIU Police Chief Tom Phillips is set to retire in mid-April.

NIU police chief to retire mid-April

By Kierra Frazier | March 17, 2021

DeKALB – NIU Police Chief Tom Phillips will retire in mid-April after seven years of service, according to a Wednesday news release. Deputy Chief Darren Mitchell, a 21-year veteran at the department, will step in as acting chief of the NIU Police Department.  “I...

The Student Government Association is located in Holmes Student Center on the ground floor in the OASIS space.

Senate grants SGA recognition to Turning Point USA

By Ashley Dwy | March 17, 2021

DeKALB – The Student Government Association recognized Turning Point USA as an official student organization on Sunday, despite pushback from students at the meeting.  Turning Point USA’s mission is to identify, educate, train and organize students...

Former director Lois Self teaching students in 1989.

Center for the Study of Women, Gender and Sexuality celebrates 40 years

By Elisa Reamer | March 15, 2021

DeKALB – In 1972, students and faculty began a planning committee for a Women’s Studies Program at the university. In 1981, the plan was approved and the first Women’s Study course was offered during the fall semester. As of 2020, NIU began to offer...

The Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse sits empty March 12, 2020, after the cancellation of the 2020 Mid-American Conference Championship tournaments due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Cleveland, Ohio.

The day sports stopped

By Jarrett Huff | March 11, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has presented the world with what at one time seemed like something out of a movie: Nearly the entire world forced to bend to the will of an invisible threat.  Loss of life, isolation, travel restrictions, canceled holidays,...

The NIU sign stands in the heart of campus. Students have a lot of events to look forward to this semester. (Northern Star File photo)

NIU to hold in-person graduation ceremonies for 2020, 2021 graduates

By Northern Star Staff | March 11, 2021

DeKALB – NIU announced Thursday that the university would hold a series of in-person commencement ceremonies for 2020 and Spring 2021 graduates, according to a Thursday email sent to staff.  Ceremonies for Spring 2021 graduates will be held from...

A social distancing sign in DuSable Hall.

One year later: Timeline since COVID-19 shutdown campus

By Kierra Frazier | March 11, 2021

DeKALB – One year ago today, NIU announced its initial shutdown of campus operations for spring break due to rising concerns over the spread of coronavirus across the nation. More than 28.8 million Americans have been infected with the virus ever...

The training will take place from 9 a.m. to noon in the Holmes Student Center.

Holmes Student Center to serve as early voting site

By Greg Gancarz | March 10, 2021

DeKALB – The Holmes Student Center will remain an early voting center for the upcoming consolidated elections in April, but will no longer be a registration center, DeKalb County Clerk Doug Johnson said. “We used to do a registration center on...

David Byrd will become the city’s first Black police chief in its 135-year history.

DeKalb names Byrd as its first Black police chief

By Kierra Frazier | March 8, 2021

DeKALB – Illinois State Police Col. David Byrd has been named DeKalb’s newest police chief for the DeKalb Police Department. Byrd will also become the city’s first Black police chief in its 135-year history.  “As soon as I put on that uniform,...

SGA Elections take place on March 30 and March 31 via HuskieLink.

SGA Senate nominates Douglass as speaker

By Kierra Frazier | March 8, 2021

DeKALB – Deputy Speaker Dallas Douglass accepted a nomination for speaker of the Student Government Association Senate for the 53rd session during Sunday’s Senate meeting. Chairperson Cristian Hernandez nominated Douglass as the speaker while other...

The south water tower, 2851 Corporate Drive, will be a topic of discussion at Monday's City Council meeting.

City Council to discuss water tower maintenance, open burning codes

By Kierra Frazier | March 6, 2021

DeKALB – DeKalb City Council will take up a consideration at Monday’s meeting for contractor bids for the painting and repairing of the south water tower, 2851 Corporate Drive.  City Manager Bill Nicklas is recommending the award of the city painting...

Construction for the return of Old Navy in the former Barnes and Noble space in Oakland Place has resumed.

Old Navy to open DeKalb store in late spring

By Ashley Dwy | March 5, 2021

DeKALB – Construction for the return of Old Navy in Oakland Place has resumed, and Old Navy is expected to open late April or mid-May. “We’re thrilled to bring Old Navy’s fashion for the whole family at a great value and fun shopping experience...