The following is the response to a Northern Star questionnaire sent to all SGA candidates. Answers have been lightly edited for clarity and consistency. Villeda is running for a senator position for an NIU Colleges & Academics seat. Introduction To...

DeKALB — The week of March 22 will see mild temperatures, and the first week of spring will kick off with several chances for rain. Forecast data was provided by the National Weather Service.    Monday Monday will be mostly cloudy with...

DeKALB — The Northern Star is hosting its annual Best of DeKalb competition starting Monday. Participants can go to the Northern Star site, under the Best of DeKalb tab, and cast their vote in 30 different categories.  Voting will be open until...

Monday Huskies Thank Women: The Gender and Sexuality Resource Center is celebrating women in our everyday lives throughout the month of March. Share an image of a woman you want to celebrate and stage @NIU_GSRC on Instagram or on Facebook. #UpForAChallenge...

DeKALB – The DeKalb County Health Department announced 10 new COVID-19 cases Friday, bringing the total number to 8,662. Among those who have tested positive for coronavirus, 1,434 are younger than 19, 2,032 are in their 20s, 1,301 are in their 30s,...

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

DeKALB – The Board of Trustees unanimously approved a measure Thursday to extend NIU President Lisa Freeman’s appointment for another four years. In the extended agreement, Freeman will also receive a $30,000 salary increase by fiscal year 2024.  The...

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

DeKALB – NIU President Lisa Freeman denounced hate and all forms of racism in the wake of an Atlanta shooting that killed eight people, including six Asian American women. “The increase in crimes across our nation targeting those who are not white...

DeKALB – Governor J.B. Pritzker announced Thursday that anyone 16 or older will be able to receive the coronavirus vaccine starting April 12 in Illinois. The eligibility change won’t apply to Chicago, which has its own vaccination plan and gets...

DeKALB – NIU announced Wednesday that it plans to offer primarily face-to-face classes and student support services, increased capacity for housing, social activities, athletics and events for the fall 2021 semester, according to a Wednesday email from...