DeKALB – The chant “undocumented, unafraid” was heard throughout MLK Commons at NIU’s annual Coming Out of the Shadows event on Wednesday. Coming Out of the Shadows gives NIU’s undocumented students and allies a chance to unite on campus...

DeKALB – The Northern Star has begun a partnership with NIU’s chapter of the American Meteorological Society to produce weekly forecasts each Monday.  Founded in 1971, AMS is a student organization recognized by the Department of Earth, Atmosphere...

DeKALB – The DeKalb Taylor Municipal Airport will train pilots and potentially house an extended campus of the Illinois Aviation Academy with the City Council’s approval of a “Specialized Aviation Service Operation” agreement. The City Council...

Editor’s note: This article will be updated daily from April 8 to April 12 to include the latest treasure hunt clues. The Northern Star’s annual spring treasure hunt will begin Monday. Look for the Northern Star paperweight somewhere on campus....

DeKALB – The moon will pass in between the Earth and the Sun, block the Sun from shining and create a dark, night-like atmosphere on the Earth Monday during the total eclipse.  The eclipse will be 91.64% visible in DeKalb. The start of the eclipse...

DeKALB – The Student Government Association announced election winners eight days after voting closed. The election had the most votes in over 10 years with 1,999 students voting, according to Deputy Speaker Chris English. PRESIDENT  Ja’kobe...

Editor’s note: This piece was last updated at 2:15 a.m. DeKALB – At 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the NIU Convocation Center, 1525 W. Lincoln Highway, a funeral service and procession was held for DeKalb County Sheriff’s Deputy Christina “Beana”...

DeKALB –  The “NIU United” ticket will not be punished after the Student Government Association Supreme Court overturned two sanctions that formerly accused members of the ticket of bribery and improper campaigning. The cases were back-to-back...

DeKALB – Laurie Elish-Piper is the executive vice president and provost at NIU, she spoke to the Northern Star about her experience at the university.    HOW DID YOU ORIGINALLY FIND YOURSELF IN THE ROLE OF THE INTERIM EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT...

DeKALB – Individuals with disabilities are provided services to develop personal and professional skills at RAMP.  RAMP’s DeKalb location is at 115 N. First St.  RAMP Center for Independent Living helps individuals with disabilities find jobs,...

DeKALB – NIU students gathered to watch multiple performances of slam poetry, modeling, painting, dancing and roller skating on Thursday to honor Women’s History Month. Four Poets, One Mic put on the Women’s History Month Showcase at 7 p.m. in...

DeKALB – Landon Larkin, Student Government Association treasurer, spoke at the Faculty Senate meeting Wednesday about SGA election voter turnout. Voting for president, vice president, treasurer, student trustee and senators for SGA were held Monday...