Skip to Main Content

Northern Star

 

Advertisement

 

 
Northern Star

Northern Illinois University’s student media since 1899

 

Ensure student journalism survives. Donate today.

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

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 | 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...

Little girl in witch costume having fun outdoors on Halloween trick or treat.

Illinois releases COVID-19 guidance for Halloween, fall activities

By Aidan Bengford | October 18, 2021

DeKALB – The Illinois Department of Health updated its guidelines to help people celebrate Halloween and fall safely during the COVID-19 pandemic.  “This Halloween and fall festivities season will look a little different than last year thanks...

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 | 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,...

The DeKalb County Health Department.

DeKalb County reports 15 additional COVID-19 cases

By Northern Star Staff | October 16, 2021

DeKALB — The DeKalb County Health Department announced 19 new COVID-19 cases Friday and the number of positive COVID-19 cases increased to 12,370 and 50,340 county residents are fully vaccinated, 48.34% of the county population. Among those who’ve...

The City of Dekalb's Annual Loose-Leaf collection will start Oct. 25 and will continue through Dec. 3.

City of DeKalb leaf pickup to start Oct. 25

By Northern Star Staff | October 15, 2021

DeKALB — The City of Dekalb's Annual Loose-Leaf collection will start Oct. 25 and will continue through Dec. 3, according to a Monday City of DeKalb news release. City officials will be sending vacuum trucks Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 4...

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 | 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...

Jesse McCartney will still perform at 8 p.m. on Nov. 11 at the Egyptian Theatre.

Jesse McCartney to perform in DeKalb after postponing shows

By Elisa Reamer | October 14, 2021

DeKALB — Jesse McCartney was set to play 22 shows for The “New Stage” Tour starting Nov. 4 but has announced on social media that some tour dates have been postponed until Spring 2022 due to COVID-19. His show at 8 p.m. on Nov. 11 at the Egyptian...

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 | 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...