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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

Discarded face mask lays in an empty lot along Blackhawk Road in DeKalb on Thursday, June 11th.

5 students, no employees test positive for COVID-19

By Northern Star Staff | August 26, 2021

DeKALB — NIU announced Thursday that five additional students and no employees have tested positive for the coronavirus, and one student and no employees have recovered, according to the Campus COVID-19 Dashboard. As of Thursday, 23 Huskies are currently...

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

5 students, no employees test positive for COVID-19

By Northern Star Staff | August 25, 2021

DeKALB — NIU announced Wednesday that five 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, 19 Huskies are currently...

NIU plans to convert the current dispensing machines for menstrual products in women’s restrooms so they won’t require money.

University to provide free menstrual products for most restrooms

By Kierra Frazier, Managing Editor | August 25, 2021

DeKALB – NIU plans to offer free menstrual products in restrooms across the university following recent legislation signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker to remove the burden of “period poverty.”  House bill 641, effective immediately, requires universities...

5 more students test positive for COVID-19

3 students, 1 employee test positive for COVID-19

By Northern Star Staff | August 24, 2021

DeKALB — NIU announced Monday that three additional students and one employee have tested positive for the coronavirus, and no students or employees have recovered, according to the Campus COVID-19 Dashboard. As of Monday, 14 Huskies are currently COVID-19...

De Mujer a Mujer meets Wednesdays at the Latino and Latin Studies Resource Center.

Academic Diversity Centers to host open house

By Gabriel Fiorini, News Reporter | August 24, 2021

DeKALB — The Academic Diversity Centers will host an open house event from noon to 3 p.m. Thursday outside of the Center for Latino and Latin American Studies, 515 Garden Road. The event will be co-hosted by the Center for Black Studies, Center for...

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

5 students, 2 employees test positive for COVID-19

By Northern Star Staff | August 23, 2021

DeKALB — NIU announced Monday that five additional students and two employees have tested positive for the coronavirus, and no students or employees have recovered, according to the Campus COVID-19 Dashboard. As of Monday, 10 Huskies are currently COVID-19...

Students walk around the Fall Involvement Fair, talking to different student organizations.

Involvement Fair introduces students to 105 organizations on campus

By Julio Ceja, News Reporter | August 23, 2021

DeKALB — Students filled the Holmes Student Center Sunday to see how they could get involved with the numerous types of organizations NIU has to offer, including Greek life, sports, social clubs and more. The Involvement Fair, a part of NIU’s Week...

Kerry Ferris, president of the tenured faculty union, and Keith Nyquist, president of the non-tenured faculty union, thank NIU employees for rallying on Friday.

COVID-19 safety agreement finalized between faculty, administration

By Northern Star Staff | August 17, 2021

DeKALB — Faculty members will be able to pivot to remote learning if the COVID-19 positivity rate on campus reaches or exceeds 8% following a mutual health and safety agreement between faculty and administration finalized Sunday. The agreement also...

A doctor holds a vaccine vial in their gloved hand.

NIU reports 3 additional COVID-19 cases

By Northern Star Staff | August 16, 2021

DeKALB – NIU announced Monday there are three additional COVID-19 cases, according to the Campus COVID-19 Dashboard. As of Monday, three Huskies are currently COVID-19 positive and 20 have recovered. Employees who aren't vaccinated and work on campus...

Faculty, instructors and staff hold signs and chant, "Safety for Huskies," outside of Altgeld Hall.

NIU employees march for COVID-19 protections

By Ashley Dwy, News Editor | August 13, 2021

DeKALB — About 50 faculty, instructors and staff members rallied Friday for a comprehensive health and safety agreement between NIU administration and employees for the fall semester. Attendees held signs and marched from 12:30-1:30 p.m. around the...

Danielle Green, senior communication major, at her flight in basic training

Senior NIU student joins Space Force

By Elisa Reamer, News Reporter | August 13, 2021

DeKALB – As a member of the new military branch, the U.S. Space Force, Danielle Green, senior communication major, is excited to see how the current day U.S. Military operates and how the Space Force will advance as it becomes more developed.  Green...

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.

NIU reports 2 additional COVID-19 cases

By Northern Star Staff | August 9, 2021

DeKALB – NIU announced Monday there are two additional COVID-19 cases, according to the Campus COVID-19 Dashboard. As of Monday, two Huskies are currently COVID-19 positive and none have recovered. Employees who aren't vaccinated and work on campus...

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