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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

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, News Editor | 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...

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.

4 additional students test positive for COVID-19

By Northern Star Staff | October 7, 2021

DeKALB — NIU announced Thursday that four 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, 17 students and one employee are currently...

The goal of the position is to help students and staff with a variety of issues, whether personal or professional.

Students with higher GPAs enroll at NIU after test-free admissions

By Elisa Reamer, News Reporter | October 7, 2021

DeKALB — NIU offers merit scholarships for first-year students ranging from $1,000 to $7,000. To receive a merit scholarship, incoming students need a GPA between 3.0-4.0.  “We saw a large increase in students with 3.8 and above,” said Sol Jensen,...

A littered facemask lays along West Hillcrest Drive in DeKalb.

5 additional students, 1 employee tests positive for COVID-19

By Northern Star Staff | October 6, 2021

DeKALB — NIU announced Wednesday that five additional students and one employee has tested positive for the coronavirus, and one student has recovered, according to the Campus COVID-19 Dashboard. As of Wednesday, 14 students and one employee are currently...

Students walk through the pantry on Thursday, Sept. 30th, 2021.

Huskie Food Pantry makes multiple changes for fall semester

By Yari Tapia, News Editor | October 5, 2021

DeKALB — The Huskie Food Pantry will now be opened an additional day of the week. The pantry will also be available to both students with and without a meal plan.  Jeanne Baxter, assistant director of civic and service learning, oversees the pantry...

No additional students test positive for COVID-19, 4 students recover

No additional students test positive for COVID-19, 4 students recover

By Northern Star Staff | October 5, 2021

DeKALB — NIU announced Tuesday that no additional students and no employees have tested positive for the coronavirus, and four students and no employees have recovered, according to the Campus COVID-19 Dashboard. As of Tuesday, 11 students and one employee...

Rain and dew shine in the sunlight above wet, green grass.

Weather update for Oct. 5-10

By Northern Star Staff | October 5, 2021

DeKALB — The weather for the week of Oct. 6 will see cloudy skies with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Forecast data was provided by the National Weather Service. Wednesday Wednesday will be mostly cloudy, with a high near 75 degrees. Wednesday...

NIU street banner

Summer registration total shows decrease in enrollment

By Jack Strunk, News Reporter | October 4, 2021

DeKALB — In Summer 2021, there were a total of 5,325 students enrolled in courses at NIU, 149 fewer students than were enrolled in Summer 2020. Of these students, 2,566 were undergraduate students, 2,657 were graduate students and 102 were law students.  This...

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