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Commander Jason Leverton (left) and social worker Abbie Ascencio (right) at the DeKalb Police Department April 8.

DeKalb Police Department’s social worker program helps nearly 300 people

By Yari Tapia, Lifestyle Writer | April 9, 2021

DeKALB – The DeKalb Police Department’s social worker liaison program helped nearly 300 people in the second half of 2020. Here’s how the program is operating now: The social worker liaison program is a partnership between the DeKalb Police...

A face mask lays in the mud along the sidewalk of West Hillcrest Drive in DeKalb on Thursday, June 11th.

9 more students test positive for COVID-19, 8 students recover

By Northern Star Staff | April 9, 2021

DeKALB — NIU announced Friday that nine students and no employees have tested positive for the coronavirus, and eight students have recovered, according to the Campus COVID-19 Dashboard. As of Friday, 40 students and three employees are currently COVID-19...

Photo illustration of a calendar with an exclamation point indicating a deadline.

Spring major declaration, change deadline

By James Krause | April 9, 2021

April 9 is the last day for students to change or declare their major for the spring semester. Students looking to declare should reach out to advisors soon. The NIU Academic Advisory Center says students who are looking to finalize major declarations...

Front doors to the House Café.

Juniper’s Nest to host Maker’s Market

By Brandon Montemayor | April 9, 2021

DeKALB — Join Juniper’s Nest and shop locally April 10-11 from 12 to 4 p.m. at this month’s “Maker’s Market.” The local business will be hosting their bimonthly local market at 263 E. Lincoln Highway, in the old House Cafe building. The...

NIU will require COVID-19 vaccines for on-campus students.

Vaccine clinics open to NIU students in April

By Northern Star Staff | April 9, 2021

DeKALB – The DeKalb County Health Department will host free COVID-19 vaccine clinics for all NIU students April 17 and April 20, according to a Friday email sent to students. The announcement comes as all Illinois residents 16 and older become eligible...

SGA Senate The Student Government Association Senate unanimously approved its first senator for the semester at Sunday’s meeting.

SGA announces special election winners

By Northern Star Staff | April 9, 2021

The SGA special elections are over and the list of winners has been posted to the SGA’s HuskieLink page. The election results are as follows: Executive Branch Treasurer: Ciara Myhre – 137 votes Legislative Branch — Senators College of Liberal...

DREAM Action NIU hosts 8th annual Coming Out of the Shadows

DREAM Action NIU hosts 8th annual Coming Out of the Shadows

By Elisa Reamer | April 8, 2021

DeKALB – DREAM Action NIU hosted its 8th annual Coming Out of the Shadows event Wednesday via Zoom where students shared personal stories about their time living in America as an undocumented citizen. “We will continue the tradition of Coming Out...

Three students tested positive for COVID-19.

3 more students test positive for COVID-19

By Northern Star Staff | April 8, 2021

DeKALB — NIU announced Thursday that three students and no employees have tested positive for the coronavirus, and two students have recovered, according to the Campus COVID-19 Dashboard. As of Thursday, 39 students and three employees are currently...

Northern Star seeking Latinx advisory board members

By Yari Tapia, Lifestyle Writer | April 8, 2021

DeKalb – Northern Star wants to improve its coverage of the Latinx community. We are starting an advisory board to listen to different perspectives. If you’re part of the Latinx community, we’d love to hear what you have to say! Please attend our...

LLI to host Revisiting the Vietnam War event series

LLI to host Revisiting the Vietnam War event series

By Aidan Bengford | April 7, 2021

Associate History professor and acting director of NIU’s Center for Southeast Asian Studies Eric Jones and the Lifelong Learning Institute of NIU will virtually present “Revisiting the Vietnam War” Thursday from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. This event is...

WNIJ 89.5 celebrating 30 years of broadcasting

WNIJ 89.5 celebrating 30 years of broadcasting

By Bisola Bello, Reporter | April 7, 2021

DeKALB – WNIJ 89.5 FM is celebrating 30 years of public broadcasting this April. WNIJ began broadcasting on April 28, 1991. For the month of April, the station is hosting “30 Reasons to love WNIJ.” Students can download the WNIJ app, or listen...

As of Thursday, two  students and no employees are currently COVID-19 positive.

9 more students test positive for COVID-19

By Northern Star Staff | April 7, 2021

DeKALB — NIU announced Wednesday that nine additional students and one employee have tested positive for the coronavirus, and no students or employees have recovered, according to the Campus COVID-19 Dashboard. As of Wednesday, 38 students and three...