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Students rallied from the MLK Commons to the East Lagoon Thursday to protest sexual violence.

Students march to end sexual violence at Take Back the Night

By Julio Ceja | October 17, 2021

DeKALB –  Over 40 students gathered on campus Thursday night from 7 to 9 p.m. to show support and raise awareness to end sexual abuse, sexual assault and domestic violence. The event was planned by the Women and Gender Advocacy Alliance.  Survivors,...

As of Thursday, two  students and no employees are currently COVID-19 positive.

2 additional students have tested positive for COVID-19

By Northern Star Staff | October 14, 2021

DeKALB — NIU announced Thursday that two additional students and no employees have tested positive for the coronavirus, and one student has recovered, according to the Campus COVID-19 Dashboard. As of  Thursday, 13 students and three employees are...

Study abroad trips to begin winter break 2021

Study abroad trips to begin winter break 2021

By Gabriel Fiorini | October 14, 2021

DeKALB — NIU’s study abroad program has begun accepting applications for winter break and the Fall 2022 semester.  Depending on the program students apply for, deadlines for the two time frames will end anywhere from Oct. 1 to Nov. 15. The...

A gloved hand holds a COVID-19 nasal swab test. While the IDPH still recommends that everyone get vaccinated and boosted, the IDPH has begun the use of a COVID-19 treatment drug.

1 additional student tested positive for COVID-19

By Northern Star Staff | October 13, 2021

DeKALB — NIU announced Wednesday that one additional student and no employees have tested positive for the coronavirus, and two students have recovered, according to the Campus COVID-19 Dashboard. As of  Wednesday, 12 students and three employees are...

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

85% of students vaccinated before deadline, 11% remains

By Elisa Reamer | October 13, 2021

DeKALB —  Students and staff will be required to receive the COVID-19 vaccine by Nov. 1, which is when spring semester registration begins. If students are not vaccinated or have not received a religious or medical exemption, they will not be able...

Scholars gather to celebrate largest Rockford Promise class.

Students benefit from NIU’s partnership with Rockford schools

By Gabriel Fiorini | October 13, 2021

DeKALB — Thanks to a partnership between NIU and Rockford Promise, a non-profit organization offering select students full-tuition scholarships, 96 first-year students from the Rockford Public School District are attending NIU this year. NIU’s...

A wasted face mask lays in the parking lot outside of the Village Commons Bookstore in DeKalb.

1 student recovers from COVID-19

By Northern Star Staff | October 12, 2021

DeKALB — NIU announced Tuesday that no additional students and no employees have tested positive for the coronavirus, and one student has recovered, according to the Campus COVID-19 Dashboard. As of  Tuesday, 13 students and three employees are currently...

Senator Ethan DeMeuse (left) takes notes during the Aug. 29 Senate meeting. SGA Senate meets at 5 p.m. every Sunday in the Capitol Room of the HSC.

Newly appointed SGA senator plans to improve student employment

By Jack Strunk | October 12, 2021

DeKALB — The Student Government Association swore in Sohum Khaladkar as a new senator at its Senate meeting on Sunday.  Sohum Khaladkar, a sophomore marketing student, spoke in front of the Senate and outlined the goals he wanted to meet as a senator.  He...

COVID-19 signs posted in the Holmes Student Center.

4 additional students, 2 employees test positive for COVID-19

By Northern Star Staff | October 11, 2021

DeKALB — NIU announced Monday that four additional students and two employees have tested positive for the coronavirus, and six students have recovered, according to the Campus COVID-19 Dashboard. As of  Monday, 14 students and three employees are...

The MLK Commons on the campus of NIU in DeKalb.

Weather update for Oct. 11-17 week

By Northern Star Staff | October 11, 2021

DeKALB — The weather for the week of Oct. 11 will have possible showers and thunderstorms scattered throughout the week, with temperatures dropping into the 40s over the weekend. Forecast data is provided by the National Weather Service.  Monday  Monday...

Weekly events: Week of Oct. 12

Weekly events: Week of Oct. 11

By Northern Star Staff | October 10, 2021

Monday Student Success Session with Sarah: Join Peer Academic Coach Sarah Heinz for a live chat anytime during this half-hour session at 4 p.m. via Microsoft Teams. General Meeting – Black Male Initiative: This will be a general meeting for...

5 more students test positive for COVID-19

No additional students test positive for COVID-19, 1 student recovers

By Northern Star Staff | October 8, 2021

DeKALB — NIU announced Friday that no additional students and no employees have tested positive for the coronavirus, and one student has recovered, according to the Campus COVID-19 Dashboard. As of  Friday, 16 students and one employee are currently...