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Panelists Cynthia de Seife (from left), Matt Streb, Mitchell Pickerill, and WNIJ’s Education Policy Reporter Peter Medlin, discuss current political issues prior to the commencement of the presidential debate Tuesday. Panelists discussed topics including abortion, quality housing and student loans, among others. (Brooke Schliephake | Northern Star)

Huskies Vote hosts presidential debate watch party Tuesday

By Emily Beebe, News Editor | September 11, 2024

DeKALB – Around 90 attendees filled the Huskie Den at the Holmes Student Center on Tuesday to watch the presidential debate between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris and to participate in a panel discussion on topics such...

The Supreme Court building in Washington D.C. sits outside on a sunny day. On Aug. 28, the United States Supreme Court rejected the Biden administration's new SAVE plan for students who borrowed loans through the Direct Loan Program. (Getty Images)

Supreme Court rejects Biden’s student debt plan

By Austin Lamb, Senior News Reporter | September 11, 2024

DeKALB – On Aug. 28 the United States Supreme Court rejected the Biden administration’s new Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) plan, affecting the more than eight million people already enrolled in the program. The SAVE plan sought to lower...

A banner that reads "Huskies Vote" sits in the Holmes Student Center. The Huskies Vote initiative encourages students to register to vote in elections. (Emily Beebe | Northern Star)

Huskies Vote aims to promote voter registration among students

By Emily Beebe, News Editor | September 10, 2024

Correction: This piece was updated at 12:32 p.m. Wednesday to change incorrect information regarding the email address for students who want to be a member of Huskies Vote. The email is [email protected]. DeKALB – In the midst of another important election...

Luis Hernandez, left, an Elgin resident, and Noe Mendez, a DeKalb resident, order wings at the new Wingstop. The new Wingstop opened at 11 a.m. Monday in Sycamore. (Marco Alvarez | Northern Star)

Wingstop opens Sycamore location

By Mariestrella Corral, News Reporter | September 10, 2024

DeKALB – A Wingstop location has opened in Sycamore, located at 2682 DeKalb Ave.  Wingstop has had numerous delays in opening. They were supposed to open on Aug. 19 and then on Aug. 26. Wingstop is open for carryout and delivery from 11 a.m....

Numerous kites fly in the sky during Kite Fest. Both novice and professional kite fliers had open space to fly their kites. (Sam Dion | Northern Star)

Kite Fest celebrates its 19th year

By Gray Edelstein, News Reporter | September 9, 2024

DeKALB  — Kite Fest returned to DeKalb Kiwanis Park for its 19th annual community gathering. Both novice and professional kite flyers had open space to let their kites soar. Operating from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Kite Fest entertained crowds...

Members of the DeKalb city council talk at Monday's City Council meeting. The city council voted on an ordinance that would allow salons, spas and barbershops to sell alcohol to people 21 or older. (Devin Oommen | Northern Star)

City Council moves closer to allowing alcohol in salons and barbershops

By Devin Oommen, News Reporter | September 9, 2024

DeKALB – Alcoholic beverages may soon be coming to salons and barbershops in DeKalb. In its first reading, the DeKalb City Council voted on an ordinance that could allow the sale of alcohol in salons, spas and barbershops.  The ordinance is for...

Clint Smith, award-winning author and poet, poses for a photo. Smith is coming to NIU on Thursday to discuss the history of slavery in America. (Courtesy of Carletta Girma)

Lincoln Lecture Series to feature Clint Smith

By Olivia Zapf, Editor in Chief | September 8, 2024

DeKALB – Clint Smith, award-winning writer and poet, is coming to NIU to discuss the history of slavery in America. The lecture will be centered around his book titled “How the Word is Passed: A Reckoning with the History of Slavery Across America”...

The Lucinda Bridge, across from the Music Building, sits with barricades nearby blocking off the entrance to the bridge. Construction for the Lucinda Bridge is expected to be completed Sept. 20. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Lucinda Bridge expected to reopen Sept. 20

By Devin Oommen, News Reporter | September 8, 2024

DeKALB – The Lucinda bridge is expected to reopen on Sept. 20 after delays shifted the timeline for work to be completed by one year. The overpass closed for construction in March of 2023.  The bridge, built in 1954, was at the end of its life...

An NIU Police car sits parked on NIU's campus. Crimes such as possession of alcohol and domestic battery were reported in August 2024 on NIU's campus. (Northern Star File Photo)

NIU crime log, August 2024

By Emily Beebe, News Editor | September 8, 2024

DeKALB – The information in this report is compiled from the NIU Police Department’s Daily Crime Log. Any case defined as “unfounded” was not included in this list. Any “closed by exception” case is closed due to circumstances outside of...

A person sits with their arm out while they're getting their blood drawn. Participants who wish to sign up to donate blood ahead of time can do so through the Red Cross website. (Getty Images)

Student Nurses Organization to host blood drive at NIU

By Devin Oommen, News Reporter | September 5, 2024

DeKALB – The NIU Student Nurses’ Organization is partnering with the Red Cross to host a blood drive at NIU.  The blood drive will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 16 in the Duke Ellington Ballroom of the Holmes Student Center. Participants can...

James Innis, a senior accountancy major, speaks from behind a podium. Innis is the SGA vice president for the 2024-2025 academic year. (Courtesy of James Innis)

James Innis aims to set SGA up for success

By Emily Beebe, News Editor | September 5, 2024

EDITOR’S NOTE: The responses in this report have been lightly edited for clarity and brevity. DeKALB – A National Guard and United States Army veteran, James Innis, senior accountancy major, was elected the Student Government Association vice president...

Senior psychology major Ashley Gonzalez plays a game at the Voluntary Action Center booth to win a prize Wednesday at the Involvement Fair. The Voluntary Action Center of Northern Illinois offers Meals on Wheels and delivers lunch to senior citizens. (Ethan Rodriguez | Northern Star)

2024 Involvement Fair highlights student organizations

By Gray Edelstein and Joseph Ndu | September 4, 2024

DeKALB – Day one of the Involvement Fair occurred from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday at MLK Commons.  Student organizations had tables throughout MLK Commons where they could talk with other students about their respective organizations.  Brynn...