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Three students tested positive for COVID-19.

4 more students test positive for COVID-19, 1 student recovers

By Northern Star Staff | March 30, 2021

DeKALB — NIU announced Tuesday that fours students and no employees have tested positive for the coronavirus, and one student has recovered, according to the Campus COVID-19 Dashboard. As of Tuesday, 12 students and one employee are currently COVID-19...

Candidate profile: DeKalb township supervisor

Candidate profile: DeKalb township supervisor

By Northern Star Staff | March 30, 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: Jim Luebke Occupation: Manufacturing Manager Education:...

Candidate profile: DeKalb township supervisor

Candidate profile: DeKalb township supervisor

By Northern Star Staff | March 30, 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: Mary Hess Education: B.S. Recreation &...

A tier system will be used and it goes down based on the scope of the organization and how much money they need or want.

Senate amends bylaws for student organizations, finance policy

By Ashley Dwy | March 29, 2021

DeKALB – The Student Government Association Senate approved two bills at their virtual meeting Sunday. One bill makes changes to their student organization policy, and the other makes changes to SGA's finance policy. Student organization policy changes With...

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

Senate grants SGA recognition to Inclusive Collective

By Ashley Dwy | March 29, 2021

DeKALB – The Student Government Association Senate granted Inclusive Collective, a religious student organization, full recognition at their virtual meeting Sunday. Inclusive Collective’s mission statement is fueling young adults through Jesus...

Closeup of a 2021 Graduation Tassel at a graduation ceremony.

What graduating seniors need to know ahead of commencement

By Jack Baudoin, Lifestyle writer | March 29, 2021

DeKALB – For many college seniors at the university, April 22 marks not only the last day of the classes this semester but the last day of school for the rest of their lives. Graduating from college is a huge step forward in a person’s life, and there...

4 additional students test positive for COVID-19 and 27 recover.

3 more students test positive for COVID-19

By Northern Star Staff | March 29, 2021

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

The cheapest gas prices in the state reported Sunday at $3.17/g, while the most expensive was $4.49/g with a difference of $1.32/g.

Week of March 29 gas update: Prices decrease 4.3 cents a gallon

By Ashley Dwy | March 29, 2021

DeKALB – Illinois gas prices have fallen 4.3 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.98 per gallon today, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 4,378 stations in Illinois. The lowest price in the state today is $2.56 per gallon while the...

SGA candidate profile: Devlin Collins

SGA candidate profile: Devlin Collins

By Northern Star Staff | March 29, 2021

The following is the response to a Northern Star questionnaire sent to all SGA candidates. Answers have been lightly edited for clarity and consistency. Collins is running for the president position in the executive branch. Name: Devlin Collins Year...

SGA candidate profile: Brian Enrique Acosta

SGA candidate profile: Brian Enrique Acosta

By Northern Star Staff | March 29, 2021

The following is the response to a Northern Star questionnaire sent to all SGA candidates. Answers have been lightly edited for clarity and consistency. Acosta is running for the president position in the executive branch. Name: Brian Enrique Acosta Year...

The NIU sign stands in the heart of campus. Students have a lot of events to look forward to this semester. (Northern Star File photo)

Weekly weather update for March 29

By Brandon Montemayor | March 29, 2021

DeKALB — The weather for the week of March 29 will see warm to mild temperatures, and mostly clear skies as we head towards Easter Sunday. Forecast data was provided by the National Weather Service.    Monday Monday will be sunny and...

Weekly events: Week of Oct. 12

Weekly events: Week of March 29

By Northern Star Staff | March 28, 2021

Monday Resume Writing – The Essentials: Career Services will host a virtual resume writing workshop at 11 a.m. for students who are creating their first resume or updating their resume. Contact Edward Heard at [email protected] for more information. ...