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Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

Senator Ethan DeMeuse (left) takes notes during the Aug. 29 Senate meeting. SGA Senate meets at 5 p.m. every Sunday in the Capitol Room of the HSC.

Newly appointed SGA senator plans to improve student employment

By Jack Strunk, News Editor | October 12, 2021

DeKALB — The Student Government Association swore in Sohum Khaladkar as a new senator at its Senate meeting on Sunday.  Sohum Khaladkar, a sophomore marketing student, spoke in front of the Senate and outlined the goals he wanted to meet as a senator.  He...

COVID-19 signs posted in the Holmes Student Center.

4 additional students, 2 employees test positive for COVID-19

By Northern Star Staff | October 11, 2021

DeKALB — NIU announced Monday that four additional students and two employees have tested positive for the coronavirus, and six students have recovered, according to the Campus COVID-19 Dashboard. As of  Monday, 14 students and three employees are...

The MLK Commons on the campus of NIU in DeKalb.

Weather update for Oct. 11-17 week

By Northern Star Staff | October 11, 2021

DeKALB — The weather for the week of Oct. 11 will have possible showers and thunderstorms scattered throughout the week, with temperatures dropping into the 40s over the weekend. Forecast data is provided by the National Weather Service.  Monday  Monday...

Weekly events: Week of Oct. 12

Weekly events: Week of Oct. 11

By Northern Star Staff | October 10, 2021

Monday Student Success Session with Sarah: Join Peer Academic Coach Sarah Heinz for a live chat anytime during this half-hour session at 4 p.m. via Microsoft Teams. General Meeting – Black Male Initiative: This will be a general meeting for...

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

DeKalb City Council to review solar farm development plan

By Elisa Reamer, News Reporter | October 8, 2021

DeKALB — The DeKalb City Council will consider a proposal from SunVest Solar, Inc. on Monday to develop a solar farm on the northwest side of the DeKalb Taylor Municipal Airport. The solar farm will be placed on a 48-acre piece of land.  Gov. J.B....

5 more students test positive for COVID-19

No additional students test positive for COVID-19, 1 student recovers

By Northern Star Staff | October 8, 2021

DeKALB — NIU announced Friday that no 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  Friday, 16 students and one employee are currently...

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.

4 additional students test positive for COVID-19

By Northern Star Staff | October 7, 2021

DeKALB — NIU announced Thursday that four 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, 17 students and one employee are currently...

The goal of the position is to help students and staff with a variety of issues, whether personal or professional.

Students with higher GPAs enroll at NIU after test-free admissions

By Elisa Reamer, News Reporter | October 7, 2021

DeKALB — NIU offers merit scholarships for first-year students ranging from $1,000 to $7,000. To receive a merit scholarship, incoming students need a GPA between 3.0-4.0.  “We saw a large increase in students with 3.8 and above,” said Sol Jensen,...

DeKalb Fire Department vehicle drives down Lucinda Ave.

Apartment fire leaves dog dead, causes $30K in damage

By Gabriel Fiorini, News Reporter | October 7, 2021

DeKALB — A Dekalb woman’s dog died as the result of an accidental kitchen fire on Wednesday, according to a DeKalb Fire Department news release. Heavy black smoke began billowing out of a third-floor apartment unit at the Amber Manor Apartments...

A littered facemask lays along West Hillcrest Drive in DeKalb.

5 additional students, 1 employee tests positive for COVID-19

By Northern Star Staff | October 6, 2021

DeKALB — NIU announced Wednesday that five additional students and one employee has tested positive for the coronavirus, and one student has recovered, according to the Campus COVID-19 Dashboard. As of Wednesday, 14 students and one employee are currently...

Mosquitoes collected in a trap in Sandwich, IL have tested positive for the West Nile Virus.

Mosquitoes in Sandwich test positive for West Nile Virus

By Northern Star Staff | October 6, 2021

DeKALB — For the first time this year, mosquitoes collected in a trap in Sandwich have tested positive for the West Nile Virus, according to a DeKalb Health Department news release.  Nearly 42 counties in Illinois have reported mosquito samples...

The booster clinic will be held at the NIU Convocation Center.

DeKalb County to administer free COVID-19 Pfizer booster shots

By Elisa Reamer, News Reporter | October 6, 2021

DeKALB - DeKalb County Health Department, 2550 N. Annie Glidden Road, will be administering free walk-in COVID-19 Pfizer booster shots for people who are eligible Monday through Friday 8:30-11:30 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m.  Eligible people include those...

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