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Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

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 tests positive for COVID-19

By Northern Star Staff | October 20, 2021

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

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

1 additional student tests positive for COVID-19

By Northern Star Staff | October 19, 2021

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

SGA Senate The Student Government Association Senate unanimously approved its first senator for the semester at Sunday’s meeting.

SGA to redefine, retain director positions

By Jack Strunk, News Reporter | October 18, 2021

DeKALB — On Sunday, the Student Government Association Senate appointed a new chairperson of campus life and student affairs who hopes to revitalize campus, especially within the Greek community.   Curtis Baryla, a senior operations management...

3 additional students test positive for COVID-19

3 additional students test positive for COVID-19

By Northern Star Staff | October 18, 2021

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

Weekly events

Weekly events: Week of Oct. 18

By Northern Star Staff | October 18, 2021

Monday Charter Dura-Bar Meet & Greet Table: Charter Dura-Bar will host a Meet & Greet Table in the Barsema Hall Atrium to discuss internship opportunities. The event will be from 10  a.m. to 2 p.m. at Barsema Hall, Atrium. Center for...

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, News Reporter | 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, News Reporter | 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, News Reporter | 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, News Reporter | 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...

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