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Ellwood House Museum Visitor Center

Ellwood Visitor Center hosting ‘Crimson Days: The Early Story of NIU’

By Aidan Bengford | April 2, 2021

DeKALB — The curators of the Ellwood Museum present “Crimson Days: The Early Story of NIU” an exhibit that will be taking place at the Ellwood Visitor Center. The manor is still closed.  The exhibit is to commemorate the founding of NIU in 1895...

Devlin Collins will become the SGA president for the 53rd session.

SGA announces executive, legislative branch winners

By Northern Star Staff | April 1, 2021

The SGA 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 President: Devlin Collins - 595 votes Vice President: James (Jimmy) Holmes - 535 votes Treasurer:...

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.

6 additional students test positive for COVID-19

By Northern Star Staff | April 1, 2021

DeKALB — NIU announced Thursday that six 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, 23 students and one employee are currently COVID-19...

Candidate profile: City clerk

Candidate profile: City clerk

By Northern Star Staff | April 1, 2021

The following is the response to a Northern Star questionnaire sent to local candidates for the 2021 consolidated election. Answers have been lightly edited for clarity and consistency. Name: Stephanie Turner Occupation: Administrative Assistant Education:...

Candidate profile: City clerk

Candidate profile: City clerk

By Northern Star Staff | April 1, 2021

The following is the response to a Northern Star questionnaire sent to local candidates for the 2021 consolidated election. Answers have been lightly edited for clarity and consistency. Name: Sasha Cohen Occupation: Political Director of the Vermin...

Graduate school to host virtual LinkedIn workshop

By Northern Star Staff | March 31, 2021

The graduate school at NIU will present a “20 Steps to a More Optimized LinkedIn Profile in 2021” workshop on Thursday from 4 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. Though it is being run through the graduate department, the event is available to all students. The...

A wasted face mask lays in the parking lot outside of the Village Commons Bookstore in DeKalb.

6 additional students test positive for COVID-19

By Northern Star Staff | March 31, 2021

DeKALB — NIU announced Wednesday that six students and no employees have tested positive for the coronavirus, and no students have recovered, according to the Campus COVID-19 Dashboard. As of Wednesday, 18 students and one employee are currently COVID-19...

NIU's Turning Point USA claims SGA discriminated against organization

NIU’s Turning Point USA claims SGA discriminated against organization

By Kierra Frazier | March 31, 2021

DeKALB – After becoming recognized by the Student Government Association, the NIU chapter of Turning Point USA is claiming SGA members “discriminated against” the organization following a lengthy process to recognition. Kyle Jacobson, founding...

Candidate profile: Ward 2 alderperson

Candidate profile: Ward 2 alderperson

By Northern Star Staff | March 31, 2021

The following is the response to a Northern Star questionnaire sent to local candidates for the 2021 consolidated election. Answers have been lightly edited for clarity and consistency. Name: Barb Larson Occupation: Payroll and bookkeeper for Larson...

Candidate profile: Ward 2 alderperson

Candidate profile: Ward 2 alderperson

By Northern Star Staff | March 31, 2021

The following is the response to a Northern Star questionnaire sent to local candidates for the 2021 consolidated election. Answers have been lightly edited for clarity and consistency. Name: J.J. Wett Occupation: Clinical Director at the DeKalb...

The Student Government Association is located in Holmes Student Center on the ground floor in the OASIS space.

Voting for SGA representatives starts Tuesday

By Northern Star Staff | March 30, 2021

DeKALB — A reminder that voting for this year's Student Body Election for NIU's Student Government Association begins Tuesday. Voting for student body representatives will take place virtually via HuskieLink, with polls opening at 9 a.m. Tuesday and...

Campus Activities Board to host informational sessions

By Northern Star Staff | March 30, 2021

DeKALB — Informational sessions about what the Campus Activities Board’s goals are how to get involved, and even how to run for an executive board position, will be held from 3:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday and 1:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday. If students...