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NIU Police emergency call boxes are located at many locations on campus so students can have immediate contact with the police.

NIU Police to transition from call boxes to NIU Safe App

By Julio Ceja | September 28, 2021

DeKALB — The NIU Police Department is starting the process of phasing out the campus emergency call boxes on campus and transitioning to the NIU Safe App. A few emergency call boxes throughout campus have been bagged up and unusable since the start...

There will be a blood drive on 2428 Sycamore Road. 

Versiti blood center to host several blood drives

By Kyron Lewis, Lifestyle Writer | September 28, 2021

The Versiti blood center of Illinois has a plea for help. According to the blood bank there is a blood supply shortage and this could have drastic consequences on treating patients in need of blood donations. Versiti is a non-profit organization located...

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.

3 additional students test positive for COVID-19

By Northern Star Staff | September 28, 2021

DeKALB — NIU announced on Tuesday that three students and no employees have tested positive for COVID-19 and three students and two employees have recovered, according to the COVID-19 dashboard. The dashboards cumulative statistics show that 141...

DeKalb City Council meeting on Monday with Alder people Carolyn Morris, Barb Larson, Greg Perkins and Tracy Smith.

City Council tables citizen police review board

By Elisa Reamer | September 28, 2021

DeKALB - The City Council passed a motion 7-0 Monday to table an ordinance to implement a citizen police review board after several residents voiced their concerns. The ordinance passed on first reading at the Sept. 13 meeting.  Several DeKalb residents...

One additional student tests positive for COVID-19, ten students recover

5 additional students test positive for COVID-19

By Northern Star Staff | September 27, 2021

DeKALB — NIU announced Friday that five additional students and no employees have tested positive for the coronavirus, and 11 students have recovered, according to the Campus COVID-19 Dashboard. As of Monday, 13 students and three employees are currently...

Mission II sitting before NIU's game against Maine last September.

Mission II to celebrate first Homecoming

By Gabriel Fiorini | September 27, 2021

DeKALB — Mission II, or “Mini Mish,” recently inherited the position of NIU’s live mascot following Mission I’s retirement in September. This week will mark Mini Mission’s first homecoming at NIU. Students, faculty, staff and alumni can...

Man who supports Illinois Standing Against Tyranny holds sign during protest.

DeKalb residents protest against mask, vaccine mandates

By Gabriel Fiorini | September 27, 2021

DeKALB — DeKalb residents against face masks and vaccine mandates cited “governmental overreach” as the reason they opposed the requirements at a protest held Sunday.  Protesters held poster boards on the corner of Lincoln Highway and First...

Weekly weather update for Sept. 27-Oct. 3

Weekly weather update for Sept. 27-Oct. 3

By Northern Star Staff | September 27, 2021

The weather for the week of Sept. 27 will see warm temperatures with a chance of showers and thunderstorms over the weekend. Forecast data was provided by the National Weather Service.  Monday Today will be sunny with a high near 87. West southwest...

This year school starts on Jan. 18, which is the fourth week of the month. This is because the first week in January 2022 is only a day long.

Weekly events: Week of Sept. 27

By Northern Star Staff | September 27, 2021

Monday Genesis Technologies Barsema Hall Meet and Greet Table: Genesis Technologies will host a Meet and Greet table. They will be recruiting students interested in pursuing sales careers at 10 a.m. at Barsema Hall, Atrium. Managing Remotely:...

SGA had their meeting  Sunday in the Capitol Room of the Holmes Student Center.

SGA approves first Supreme Court justice for fall semester

By Kierra Frazier | September 26, 2021

DeKALB – Natalya Jarvis, a graduate student, is the first SGA Supreme Court justice to be approved for the fall semester after the Student Government Association Government Senate voted unanimously to approve the appointment. Jarvis said the role...

The NIU sign stands in the heart of campus. Students have a lot of events to look forward to this semester. (Northern Star File photo)

NIU Homecoming events for 2021

By Northern Star Staff | September 26, 2021

Monday Monochromatic Day: Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to dress in all one color. Post a photo of your monochromatic outfit on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter with the tag #HuskiePride and #NIUDressUpDays to enter a daily prize giveaway. ...

The DeKalb County Health Department.

DeKalb County reports 47.95% of population is fully vaccinated

By Northern Star Staff | September 25, 2021

DeKALB — The DeKalb County Health Department announced Friday the number of positive COVID-19 cases increased to 12,023 and 49,937 county residents are fully vaccinated. Among those who’ve tested positive for the coronavirus, 2,329 are younger...