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Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The DeKalb County Health Department.

County cases rise to 10,096

By Northern Star Staff | May 15, 2021

DeKALB — The DeKalb County Health Department announced Friday the number of positive COVID-19 cases increased to 10,096. Among those who’ve tested positive for the coronavirus, 1,808 are younger than 19, 2,455 are in their 20s, 1,514 are in their...

The Student Emergency Fund will remain open as long as funding is available.

NIU plans for double-occupancy dorms, in-person events for fall

By Kierra Frazier, News Editor | May 13, 2021

DeKALB – NIU is taking more steps to return to a sense of normalcy in the fall semester as students living on-campus will be allowed to have a roommate, and many in-person events will return.  Beth Ingram, executive vice president and provost, announced...

DeKalb Mayor Cohen Barnes at the May 10 City Council meeting.

New DeKalb city leaders sworn in, approves parking ordinance

By Kierra Frazier, News Editor | May 11, 2021

DeKALB – Mayor Cohen Barnes was sworn into office Monday to begin his term as mayor with hopes of working with council members to continue the “momentum” within the city. “I really look forward to working with this team, this council in order...

A mask is taped to NIU's Olive Goyle statue next to Altgeld Hall June 3.

2 Huskies test positive for COVID-19

By Northern Star Staff | May 10, 2021

DeKALB – NIU announced Monday two positive COVID-19 cases, according to the Campus COVID-19 Dashboard. As of Monday, two Huskies are currently COVID-19 positive. Starting May 3, employees who aren't vaccinated and work on campus in Housing and Residential...

The DeKalb County Health Department.

County cases rise to 10,014

By Northern Star Staff | May 8, 2021

DeKALB — The DeKalb County Health Department announced Friday the number of positive COVID-19 cases increased to 10,014. Among those who’ve tested positive for the coronavirus, 1,784 are younger than 19, 2,430 are in their 20s, 1,503 are in their...

Closeup of a 2021 Graduation Tassel at a graduation ceremony.

NIU increases guest limit for graduation ceremonies

By Northern Star Staff | May 4, 2021

DeKALB – NIU will host two separate graduation ceremonies June 26 and June 27 for 2020 graduates due to the volume of guests who have completed an RSVP form, according to a May 4 email sent to graduates.  One commencement ceremony will be held at...

The DeKalb County Health Department.

County cases rise to 9,885

By Northern Star Staff | May 1, 2021

DeKALB — The DeKalb County Health Department announced Friday the number of positive COVID-19 cases increased to 9,885. Among those who’ve tested positive for the coronavirus, 1,752 are younger than 19, 2,401 are in their 20s, 1,481 are in their...

One additional student tests positive for COVID-19, ten students recover

1 additional student tests positive for COVID-19, 21 students recover

By Northern Star Staff | April 30, 2021

DeKALB — NIU announced Friday that one additional student and no employees have tested positive for the coronavirus, and 21 students have recovered, according to the Campus COVID-19 Dashboard. As of Friday, 27 students and one employee are currently...

A Black Lives Matter protester holds up a sign in front of The DeKalb Police Department in support of police reform and Black Lives Matter on June 3rd.

NIU panel discusses police reform, racial disparities in traffic stops

By Bisola Bello, Reporter | April 30, 2021

DeKALB – NIU faculty, students, staff and local law enforcement officials convened Wednesday virtually to discuss policing, police reform and community relations.  The Police Discussion Panel was sponsored by the Latino Resource Center, the Center...

5 more students test positive for COVID-19

1 additional student tests positive for COVID-19, 4 students recover

By Northern Star Staff | April 29, 2021

DeKALB — NIU announced Thursday that one additional student and no employees have tested positive for the coronavirus, and four students have recovered, according to the Campus COVID-19 Dashboard. As of Thursday, 47 students and one employee are currently...

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

DeKalb to offer walk-in COVID-19 vaccine clinics

By Kierra Frazier, News Editor | April 28, 2021

DeKALB – The DeKalb County Health Department is offering walk-in COVID-19 vaccine clinics starting Thursday. Melissa Edwards, health promotion and emergency preparedness coordinator, said in a Wednesday email that the county has seen a decline in...

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

No additional students test positive for COVID-19, 1 student recovers

By Northern Star Staff | April 28, 2021

DeKALB — NIU announced Wednesday that no additional students and no employees have tested positive for the coronavirus, and one student has recovered, according to the Campus COVID-19 Dashboard. As of Wednesday, 50 students and two employees are currently...

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