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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.

SGA Senate approves chief of staff, director of cultural affairs

By Kierra Frazier, Managing Editor | 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, News Reporter | 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, News Reporter | 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, News Reporter | 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...

A mask on the ground of NIU's campus. As of Feb. 28, students and faculty are no longer required to wear masks indoors.

7 students, 3 employees test positive for COVID-19

By Northern Star Staff | September 10, 2021

DeKALB — NIU announced Friday that seven additional students and three employees have tested positive for the coronavirus, and eight students and one employee have recovered, according to the Campus COVID-19 Dashboard. As of Friday, 24 students and...

STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) Fest will be held on Oct. 23 this year on the heart of NIU's main campus.

STEM Fest to return in person Oct. 23

By Noah Silver, Reporter | September 10, 2021

DeKALB — STEM Fest will take place this year on Oct. 23, in the heart of NIU’s campus at the Holmes Student Center, MLK Commons and Founders Memorial Library. In previous years, the event was held at the Convocation Center. This free open house...

Fire Truck is parked in the garage at the first DeKalb Fire House, 700 Pine St. 

State Fire Marshal urges college students to create fire safety plan

By Waleed Alamleh, Reporter | September 10, 2021

DeKALB — The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal is urging universities in the state to take measures in helping to educate students, parents, and faculty of the steps they can use to prevent fires.  The month of September is used to bring...

The Board of Trustees had their special meeting at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday in Altgeld Hall.

Buyer found for Hoffman Estates campus; trustees greenlight deal

By Aidan Bengford and Kierra Frazier | September 9, 2021

DeKALB - The Board of Trustees on Thursday approved the sale of NIU’s Hoffman Estates campus. The university placed the facility on the market in June and quickly received an offer according to the agenda on Sept. 9. The closing date on the facility...

Three students and no employees test positive for COVID-19.

3 additional students, no employees test positive for COVID-19

By Northern Star Staff | September 9, 2021

DeKALB — NIU announced Thursday that three additional students and no employees have tested positive for the coronavirus, and three students and no employees have recovered, according to the Campus COVID-19 Dashboard. As of Thursday, 25 students and...

The Study Abroad Office, Williston Hall Room 417, will answer questions and cover general information about studying abroad.

Study Abroad 101 to discuss how students can apply, where to travel

By Gabriel Fiorini, News Reporter | September 9, 2021

DeKALB— A short presentation about the study abroad program will be held at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Study Abroad Office, Williston Hall, Room 417. One of the department’s advisors will lead the session and will cover questions and general information...

The MLK Commons on the campus of NIU in DeKalb.

NIU Family Weekend to kick off Friday

By Carlos Finney Jr., Reporter | September 9, 2021

DeKALB — It will be a very family-oriented weekend at NIU from Sept. 10-12, with plenty of activities for families to participate in throughout the entirety of NIU's Family Weekend. To be a part of the family weekend at NIU, students must register...

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