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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

The Huskie Marching Band performs at halftime of the NIU/ISU Football Game in 2019 at Huskie Stadium.

NIU High School Band Day to take place Sept. 25

By Northern Star Staff | September 18, 2021

DeKALB — NIU High School Band Day is set to take place Sept. 25, where NIU will provide the opportunity for numerous high school marching bands to perform at halftime with the Huskie Marching Band at the next home game for the NIU football team. The...

Study Abroad Adviser Jill Vodden is sending a Microsoft Team invitation link through email for the Study Abroad 101 event.

Study abroad countries to be monitored for COVID-19 spikes

By Julio Ceja, News Reporter | September 18, 2021

DeKALB — Students can now study abroad in person after a year of virtual study abroad programs due to the pandemic.  During last year's spring semester, the Study Abroad Office had to suspend all travels for students through August and even had...

The DeKalb County Health Department.

DeKalb County reports 47.5% of population is fully vaccinated

By Northern Star Staff | September 18, 2021

DeKALB — The DeKalb County Health Department announced Friday the number of positive COVID-19 cases increased to 11,825 and 49,435 county residents are fully vaccinated. Among those who’ve tested positive for the coronavirus, 2,277 are younger...

BMI will host events on the week of Sept. 18-24. The BMI basketball tournament will be  from noon-5 p.m. on Sept. 18 at Stevenson courts.

Black Male Initiative to host week of events

By Northern Star Staff | September 17, 2021

The Black Male Initiative (BMI) will be hosting events on NIU’s campus throughout the week. BMI is an organization whose goal is to graduate as many Black male students as possible and guide them to be productive and successful members of society. Founded...

No additional students, 2 employees test positive for COVID-19

No additional students, 2 employees test positive for COVID-19

By Northern Star Staff | September 17, 2021

DeKALB — NIU announced Friday that no additional students and two employees have tested positive for the coronavirus, and one student has recovered, according to the Campus COVID-19 Dashboard. As of Friday, 29 students and ten employees are currently...

The Illinois Department of Employment Security announced Thursday that the unemployment rate fell to 7% in August. 

Illinois unemployment rate falls to 7% in August

By Aidan Bengford, News Reporter | September 17, 2021

DeKALB – The Illinois Department of Employment Security announced Thursday in a news release that the unemployment rate fell from 7.1% to 7% in August.  The unemployment rate identifies individuals who are out of work and seeking employment. An...

Discarded face mask lays in an empty lot along Blackhawk Road in DeKalb on Thursday, June 11th.

6 students tests positive, 1 employee tests positive for COVID 19

By Northern Star Staff | September 16, 2021

DeKALB - NIU announced on Thursday that 1 additional student and 0 employees have tested positive for Coronavirus and 1 student and 2 employees have recovered, according to the Campus COVID-19 Dashboard. As of Thursday, 30 Students are currently Covid...

The Student Emergency Fund will remain open as long as funding is available.

NIU reopens Student Emergency Fund applications

By Gabriel Fiorini, News Reporter | September 16, 2021

DeKALB – NIU’s Student Emergency Fund reopened on Wednesday. All students currently enrolled in Fall 2021 courses are eligible to apply for up to $800 in funding.  Grants offered through the Emergency Relief Fund are not available to those who...

Members of DREAM Action NIU eat cake to celebrate 12 years of being an organization on campus.

DREAM Action NIU celebrates 12-year anniversary

By Nolan Chase, News Reporter | September 16, 2021

DeKALB — DREAM Action NIU celebrated its 12-year anniversary on Wednesday at the Campus Life Building and commemorated its progress as an organization.  The organization celebrated with cake and reminisced about their own experiences with the club....

Weekly events.

How to celebrate Hispanic Heritage month at NIU

By Northern Star Staff | September 16, 2021

Sept. 16 El Grito: Alpha Psi Lambda will be hosting this Latino cultural event from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. outside of the Latino Resource Center. Contact Lisa Vargen at [email protected] for more information. Sept. 17 De Que Parte Eres!: Hosted by...

Ben Crump, civil rights lawyer and leader will speak at a virtual panel on Sept. 22 hosted by NIU.

Ben Crump to speak at ‘Rebuilding Democracy’ lecture series

By Aidan Bengford, News Reporter | September 15, 2021

DeKALB – Ben Crump will be speaking at the NIU virtual lecture series "Rebuilding Democracy" at 7 p.m. Sept. 22 to discuss civil rights, rebuilding democracy, law and the courts. To attend students must register in advance at the event sign-up page....

A mask is taped to NIU's Olive Goyle statue next to Altgeld Hall June 3.

2 students, no employees test positive for COVID-19

By Northern Star Staff | September 15, 2021

DeKALB — NIU announced Wednesday that two additional students and no employees have tested positive for the coronavirus, and no students or employees have recovered, according to the Campus COVID-19 Dashboard. As of Wednesday, 34 Huskies are currently...

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