Northern Star

DeKalb nonprofit organization provides shoes to those in need

By Abby Byer, News Reporter | March 24, 2022

The Free Shoe Closet provides free shoes to anyone that needs them. The shoes are donated by residents and can be in any condition.

Student Bar Association to host concert at Byers Brewing

By Northern Star Staff | March 24, 2022

The NIU Law School Student Bar Association is hosting a concert event at Byers Brewing Company, 230 E Lincoln Hwy Suite 100, on March 30 from 6-8 p.m. The three musicians who will be performing are Adam Linder, Two Girls One Guitar and Bailey Every. This...

History Center to host lecture on Barbed Wire Baron

By Northern Star Staff | March 24, 2022

DeKALB – On April 7 there will be a free, one-hour lecture at the DeKalb County History Center. The lecture will cover Jacob Haish, who in 1875 secured a patent for his “S Barb” wire design, claiming his spot in what is known as DeKalb’s...

Black Male Initiative celebrates 20-year anniversary with upcoming events

By Parker Otto, Columnist | March 22, 2022

Black Male Initiative will be celebrating their 20th anniversary with 6 different events.

New enrollment plan focuses on removing barriers, retaining students

By Wes Sanderson | March 22, 2022

NIU released a new enrollment plan to help guide retention and enrollment efforts through 2025.

Programs offered through the Center for Black Studies

By Elisa Reamer, News Editor | March 22, 2022

The Center for Black Studies offers programs that encourage success and help create connections.

‘Science on Sphere’ creates interactive learning display

By Ellie Craighead, News Reporter | March 21, 2022

NIU's Library is hosting a science exhibit to teach topics such as climate change, history and geography.

Tails Pet of the Week: Mayonnaise

By Northern Star Staff | March 21, 2022

Mayonnaise hasn’t had an easy life, being found on the streets during winter while also being pregnant, but a couple took her in to give birth. Her previous owners learned what a very sweet and friendly girl she is. They had another cat she was...

City Council unveils possible financial plan

By Parker Otto, Columnist | March 20, 2022

City Council discussed a financial plan to replace the 2016 strategic plan.

Multicultural catering business to open brick and mortar restaurant in DeKalb

By Abby Byer, News Reporter | March 17, 2022

Provecho serves multicultural food, with a lot of dishes from Venezuela, that people can order by delivery and is in the works to open a restaurant.

USDA reports first 2022 avian flu case in Illinois

By Northern Star Staff | March 11, 2022

The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA), along with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), were made aware by USDA Wildlife Services of the first confirmed case of avian flu in a wild bird in the state of Illinois this year. The birds...