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Virtual resume Q&A

Virtual resume Q&A

By Northern Star Staff | March 5, 2021

 DeKALB — Need help working on your resume? NIU’s Career Services will hold a virtual “Resume Q & A” online via Microsoft Teams, from 11 to 11:30 a.m. Monday.  This event will be a 30-minute group session with other students led by a...

Construction for the return of Old Navy in the former Barnes and Noble space in Oakland Place has resumed.

Old Navy to open DeKalb store in late spring

By Ashley Dwy | March 5, 2021

DeKALB – Construction for the return of Old Navy in Oakland Place has resumed, and Old Navy is expected to open late April or mid-May. “We’re thrilled to bring Old Navy’s fashion for the whole family at a great value and fun shopping experience...

Student kayaks Monday past a fountain in the Lagoon.

Outdoor Adventures to host kayaking workshop

By Ashley Dwy | March 4, 2021

Outdoor Adventures is hosting a kayak pool workshop from 1-3 p.m. March 7 at Huntley Middle School, located at 1515 S. 4th Street. Registration costs $25, and the deadline to register is March 6; spaces are limited. During the workshop, participants...

5 more students test positive for COVID-19

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

By Northern Star Staff | March 4, 2021

DeKALB — NIU announced Thursday that two 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 Thursday, 18 students and three employees are currently...

Two more students and no employees test positive for COVID-19.

2 more students test positive for COVID-19, 2 students recover

By Northern Star Staff | March 3, 2021

DeKALB — NIU announced Wednesday that two additional students and no employees have tested positive for the coronavirus, and two students have recovered, according to the Campus COVID-19 Dashboard. As of Wednesday, 17 students and three employees are...

The DeKalb Township Assessor.

DeKalb Township to introduce relief programs

By Brandon Montemayor | March 2, 2021

 DeKALB — The DeKalb Township is starting a program to help local renters this spring. The township has two relief programs in place to aid residents, the “General Assistance” and “Emergency Assistance” programs. “General assistance is...

GSRC to host multiple events for Women's History Month

GSRC to host multiple events for Women’s History Month

By Ashley Dwy | March 2, 2021

Women’s History Month first began as Women’s History Week, when Congress requested the president proclaim the week of March 7, 1982, as “Women’s History Week.” Over the next five years, Congress continued to pass resolutions designating a week...

One more student and no employees test positive for COVID-19.

3 more students, 2 employees test positive for COVID-19

By Northern Star Staff | March 2, 2021

DeKALB — NIU announced Tuesday that three additional students and two employees have tested positive for the coronavirus, and three students have recovered, according to the Campus COVID-19 Dashboard. As of Tuesday, 17 students and five employees are...

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

SGA Senate appoints supreme court justice, approves student organizations

By Ashley Dwy | March 2, 2021

DeKALB – The Student Government Association Senate unanimously confirmed Brenna McConnell, sophomore finance major with a marketing minor, as an SGA Supreme Court justice. Supreme court justices in SGA operate similarly to the federal Supreme Court,...

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 1 gas update: Prices jump 7.4 cents a gallon

By Aidan Bengford | March 1, 2021

DeKALB - Illinois gas prices have risen 7.4 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.83/g today, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 4,378 stations in Illinois. Gas prices in Illinois are 30.2 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand...

No additional COVID-19 cases, 4 students recover.

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

By Northern Star Staff | March 1, 2021

DeKALB — NIU announced Monday that six additional students and one employee has tested positive for the coronavirus, and nine students have recovered, according to the Campus COVID-19 Dashboard. As of Monday, 17 students and five employees are currently...

Weekly weather update for March 1

Weekly weather update for March 1

By Greg Gancarz | March 1, 2021

DeKALB – The week of March 1 is going to be mostly sunny and cold, with temperatures hitting the 40s most days, according to the National Weather Service. Monday Monday will be mostly sunny with a high of 32 degrees with winds speeds from 5 to...