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The members of DeKalb City Council sit at the city council meeting Monday. The DeKalb City Council passed an ordinance in a 5-2 vote to add a cosmetic liquor license. (Devin Oommen | Northern Star)

City Council approves alcohol sales in salons, barbershops and spas

By Devin Oommen, News Reporter | September 24, 2024

DeKALB – Barbershops, salons and spas are now able to apply for licenses to sell alcohol. The City Council passed an ordinance to add a cosmetic liquor license with a 5-2 vote. Council members who voted for the ordinance were 1st Ward Alderwoman...

Nathan Bernhard (from left), Heather Bernhard and Rob Bernhard from Crystal Lake, IL work together to figure out what they need to type on a keyboard to get a code. The Founders Memorial Library hosted an 80s themed escape room Saturday during Family Weekend. (Marco Alvarez | Northern Star)

Family Weekend brings community together

By Anna Wittenkeller, News Reporter | September 23, 2024

DeKALB - The Division of Student Affairs hosted Family Weekend from Sept. 20-22. Among the events available to students and their families were an 80s themed escape room at Founders Memorial Library on Saturday, Casino Night at Duke Ellington Ballroom...

The Student Government Association senators sit in the Sky Room of the Holmes Student Center at the SGA senate meeting on Friday. The SGA voted 10-1-2 on a resolution for the SGA Supreme Court to meet and select a new chief justice. (Anna Wittenkeller | Northern Star)

Student Government Association votes on resolution to select new chief justice

By Anna Wittenkeller, News Reporter | September 22, 2024

DeKALB – The Student Government Association voted on a resolution to appoint a new chief justice at their meeting Friday. The SGA meeting occurred at 4 p.m. Friday in the Sky Room of the Holmes Student Center. Manny Corpuz, speaker of the senate,...

Students sit in class paying attention to the screen that reads "National Association of Independent Schools” during an in-class presentation about Intersectionality hosted by the Gender and Sexuality Resource Center. NIU has a campaign called the "Go to Class Campaign" that encourages students to not skip class. (Marco Alvarez | Northern Star)

NIU’s ‘Don’t Skip Class’ campaign encourages students to attend class

By Victoria Wakeford, News Reporter | September 22, 2024

DeKALB – In the halls of NIU, there are many posters on the wall, and one in particular tells students one thing: don’t skip class. The “Don’t Skip Class” campaign aims to encourage students to attend their classes. “It's no secret,...

A sign that reads N.I.U. Huskie Motorsports sits attached to a trailer in the parking lot nearby the NIU Convocation Center. The NIU Huskie Motorsports club will host a car show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sept. 22. (Courtesy of NIU Huskie Motorsports)

NIU Huskie Motorsports to host car show Sept. 22

By Devin Oommen, News Reporter | September 20, 2024

DeKALB – Car fanatics, start your engines; a car show is coming to the streets of NIU. The second annual Huskie Motorsports Car and Bike Show will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 22 in parking lot 2, east of Anderson Hall.  The show is...

Catherine Squires, CEO and president of the NIU Foundation, gives an update at the Board of Trustees meeting on Thursday. Squires talked about their fundraising goals for the building of the Greek Life Center. (Kahlil Kambui | Northern Star)

NIU philanthropic achievements surpass $30 million

By Kahlil Kambui, Assistant News Editor | September 19, 2024

DeKALB – The NIU Board Of Trustees acknowledged and gave praise to the NIU football team for their recent win over the University of Notre Dame. The Board of Trustees also discussed the importance of voting, and encouraged students and others to vote...

A group of students gather to talk to an employer at the STEM/IT Fair. The fair provides an opportunity for students, alum and community members to connect with employers for potential recruitment. (Ethan Rodriguez | Northern Star)

NIU hosts STEM/IT Fair

By Victoria Wakeford, News Reporter | September 18, 2024

DeKALB – NIU held its STEM/IT fair for the various students pursuing majors in these fields. The IT/STEM Fair provided the opportunity for students to connect with potential employers. From 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday in the Duke Ellington Ballroom,...

A sign is taped to the entrance of the men's locker room leading into Anderson Pool. The Anderson Pool has closed indefinitely due to low participation in the open-swim program and the ongoing costs of maintenance and staffing. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Anderson pool closed due to low participation

By Abel Naranjo, News Reporter | September 18, 2024

DeKALB –  In the first week of September, the NIU Recreation Center announced the Anderson Hall pool was closed indefinitely. Now, it has been permanently closed. On Sept. 11, NIU provided a statement to the Northern Star. “Due to low participation...

Ethan Pesavento, a junior operation, management and information systems major, poses for the camera. Pesavento was voted as the Student Government Association Treasurer for the 2024-2025 academic year. (Courtesy of Ethan Pesavento)

Ethan Pesavento aims to increase Student Government Association outreach efforts

By Emily Beebe, News Editor | September 17, 2024

Editor's note: The responses in this report have been lightly edited for clarity and brevity. DeKALB – Ethan Pesavento, a junior operations, management and information systems major, was elected as the Student Government Association treasurer for...

Mayor Cohen Barnes (from left), former 5th Ward Alderman Scott McAdams, 6th Ward Alderman Mike Verbic and 7th Ward Alderman John Walker sit at the Feb. 26 City Council meeting. The DeKalb City Council violated the Open Meetings Act at the Feb. 26 meeting by cutting off a citizen's public comment. (Northern Star File Photo)

DeKalb city council violated Open Meetings Act at Feb. 26 meeting

By Devin Oommen, News Reporter | September 17, 2024

DeKALB – The Illinois Attorney General’s Office ruled the DeKalb city council violated the Open Meetings Act in February by cutting off a citizen's public comment during a meeting. The Open Meetings Act is an Illinois law that grants members of...

The sculpture "The Tribesmen, The Hero, and The Light" sits outside the Stevens Building on a sunny Friday afternoon. The sculpture was finished in September. (Sam Dion | Northern Star)

Stevens Building unveils new sculpture

By Joseph Ndu, News Reporter | September 16, 2024

DeKALB – Outside the Stevens Building, a sculpture has recently been built as part of a larger renovation project for the building. The name of the sculpture is “The Tribesmen, The Hero and The Light.” Construction for the sculpture began in...