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No additional students, 2 employees test positive for COVID-19

No additional students, 2 employees test positive for COVID-19

By Northern Star Staff | September 17, 2021

DeKALB — NIU announced Friday that no additional students and two employees have tested positive for the coronavirus, and one student has recovered, according to the Campus COVID-19 Dashboard. As of Friday, 29 students and ten employees are currently...

The Student Emergency Fund will remain open as long as funding is available.

NIU reopens Student Emergency Fund applications

By Gabriel Fiorini | September 16, 2021

DeKALB – NIU’s Student Emergency Fund reopened on Wednesday. All students currently enrolled in Fall 2021 courses are eligible to apply for up to $800 in funding.  Grants offered through the Emergency Relief Fund are not available to those who...

Members of DREAM Action NIU eat cake to celebrate 12 years of being an organization on campus.

DREAM Action NIU celebrates 12-year anniversary

By Nolan Chase | September 16, 2021

DeKALB — DREAM Action NIU celebrated its 12-year anniversary on Wednesday at the Campus Life Building and commemorated its progress as an organization.  The organization celebrated with cake and reminisced about their own experiences with the club....

A mask is taped to NIU's Olive Goyle statue next to Altgeld Hall June 3.

2 students, no employees test positive for COVID-19

By Northern Star Staff | September 15, 2021

DeKALB — NIU announced Wednesday that two additional students and no employees have tested positive for the coronavirus, and no students or employees have recovered, according to the Campus COVID-19 Dashboard. As of Wednesday, 34 Huskies are currently...

A flu shot clinic in the Duke Ellington Ballroom will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday.

Flu season 2021: Where to get a flu shot in DeKalb

By Ariel Morris, Reporter | September 15, 2021

DeKALB —  Flu season is upon us and due to the spread of COVID-19, experts suggest it's even more important to receive the flu shot this year. Now since the spread of a new variant, “Mu,” experts recommend that taking the seasonal flu vaccine...

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

2 students, no employees test positive for COVID-19

By Northern Star Staff | September 14, 2021

DeKALB — NIU announced Tuesday that two additional students and no employees have tested positive for the coronavirus, and five students and no employees have recovered, according to the Campus COVID-19 Dashboard. As of Tuesday, 32 Huskies are currently...

Mission shows students how to properly wear a face mask.

13 students, 4 employees test positive for COVID-19

By Northern Star Staff | September 13, 2021

DeKALB — NIU announced Monday that 13 additional students and four employees have tested positive for the coronavirus, and one student and no employees have recovered, according to the Campus COVID-19 Dashboard. As of Monday, 35 Huskies 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.

SGA Senate approves chief of staff, director of cultural affairs

By Kierra Frazier | September 13, 2021

DeKALB — The Student Government Association Senate welcomed one new director and chief of staff on Sunday at its weekly meeting.  Senators voted to fill the positions of director of cultural affairs and chief of staff but denied a motion to fill...

Weekly events.

Weekly events: Week of Sept. 13

By Northern Star Staff | September 13, 2021

Monday Huskie Conversation Podcast Season 3 Episode 4 Release: The Social Justice Education Department will continue their Conversations That Matter about Born a Crime by Trevor Noah. Host J Pappas will discuss the 2021 NIU Common Read Experience...

Constitution Day is celebrated on Sept. 17. he Constitution of the United States was signed Sept. 17, 1787, and in 2004 Congress enacted a law to formally celebrate.

How to celebrate Constitution Day at NIU

By Aidan Bengford | September 12, 2021

DeKALB – Sept. 17 marks Constitution Day and NIU is celebrating with several events. The Constitution of the United States was signed Sept. 17, 1787, and in 2004 Congress enacted a law to formally celebrate. Before 2004 the holiday was called “Citizenship...

Four panelists recount their Sept. 11, 2001, experience.

Panelists reflect on Sept. 11, 2001

By Julio Ceja | September 11, 2021

DeKALB — Saturday marks 20 years since the tragedies that occurred on Sept. 11, 2001. NIU faculty held a panel Friday, recalling the impact it had on campus and everyday life.  Kathleen McFadden, College of Business professor, recalls showing up...

3,000 flags posted outside of the Holmes Student Center represent the lives lost on 9/11.

Flag raises, lowers to honor lives lost on 9/11

By Gabriel Fiorini | September 11, 2021

DeKALB— Attendees and onlookers stood in reverence as Darren Mitchell, acting NIU Police Chief, and three U.S. soldiers raised and lowered the flag outside the Holmes Student Center.  Students and staff gathered outside at 2 p.m. Friday to commemorate...